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Every conclave has had its peculiarities and oddities: here we have gathered the most surprising ones from History. The word conclave (from the Latin “cum clave,” literally meaning…
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The Byzantine Empire: East Roman Continuity and Enduring
The Byzantine Empire holds so many mysteries just waiting to be uncovered. From its establishment in Constantinople to its eventual…
The Rise and Fall of the Egyptian Pharaohs: A Fascinating Journey Through Ancient History
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Pope Francis: How does the conclave work?
After the death of Pope Francis, the thousand-year-old liturgy of the conclave begins: the most secret rite of the Catholic…
Why it is not a doctor who verifies the death of the pope?
When a pope dies, the figure of the Camerlengo comes into action to certify the actual demise. An event that…
The exoplanet K2-18b hopes for life beyond Earth
Traces of dimethyl sulfide on K2-18b: possible sign of life on an ocean exoplanet 120 light-years from Earth. The most promising discovery ever? The centuries-old search for life…