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Philosophy
fromAeon
3 days ago

Lessons in pluralism from a 17th-century African town | Aeon Essays

Crispina Peres, a powerful 17th-century Cacheu trader of mixed African-European heritage, was prosecuted by the Inquisition for blending African healing practices with Catholicism.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Cubans hope for a miracle as dengue and chikungunya spread

Pilgrims travel to Saint Lazarus shrine in purple, performing extreme penances despite a dengue and chikungunya epidemic worsening health and limiting attendance.
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