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  Gisèle Pelicot 　　 　　“Gisèle, the women thank you” Gisèle Pelicot walking past a sign of support on her way to court for the trial of her former husband and dozens of other men who were convicted of drugging and raping her. (more) Gisèle Pelicot She was drugged and abused by dozens of men. When she accused them in open court, she became...
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  Today in History—April 6: ABBA Makes History—and References It 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—April 6: ABBA Makes History—and References It Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Production Manager at Encyclopædia Britannica. Meg Matthias Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working...
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  Today in History—April 5: The U.S. Joins the Metric System—Sort Of 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—April 5: The U.S. Joins the Metric System—Sort Of Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology. Before joining Britannica in 2007, he worked at the University of Chicago Press on the... Erik Gregersen Fact-checked...
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  gunpowder empires 　　 　　Mughal era gunpowder holder This 17th-century zoomorphic priming flask, with intricately carved animals, was made from ivory. These small vessels were used to hold fine-grained gunpowder for priming the main charge in a firearm. (more) gunpowder empires Written by Shatarupa Chaudhuri Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, bringing over 15 years of editorial experience in news...
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  Lohri 　　 　　Lohri Celebrants gathering around a bonfire during Lohri celebrations at Dilli Haat in New Delhi, on January 13, 2019. (more) Lohri harvest festival Also known as: Loi Written by Tamanna Nangia Tamanna Nangia is Associate Editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over five years of experience in editorial processes, handling many different aspects of the publishing process: content development,... Tamanna...
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  Seven Pillars of Wisdom 　　 　　T.E. Lawrence T.E. Lawrence, author of Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1926) in about 1918. (more) Seven Pillars of Wisdom work by Lawrence Written by Raphael Hallett Raphael Hallett is the author of the History section of 501 Must-Read Books. His work appears in Encyclopaedia Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with the publisher of 501... Raphael Hallett...
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  List of Strange Deaths in the Mughal Empire 　　 　　Babur A miniature portrait of Babur inspecting a garden was painted in the 16th century to illustrate a manuscript copy of the Baburnama. The book is in the British Library (MS. Or 3714). (more) List of Strange Deaths in the Mughal Empire Written by Tamanna Nangia Tamanna Nangia is Associate Editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over five years of...
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  What Is Pax Silica? 　　 　　All in agreement The founding partners of Pax Silica, led by U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg (far left). (more) What Is Pax Silica? Written by Aman Kumar Aman Kumar is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Aman Kumar Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Christina Koch 　　 　　Christina Koch Astronaut Christina Koch is set to become the first American woman to travel to the Moon. (more) Christina Koch American astronaut Also known as: Christina M. Hammock Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology. Before joining Britannica in 2007, he worked at the University...
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  The World’s Tallest Statues 　　 　　Statue of Unity The tallest statue in the world, honoring the Indian leader Vallabhbhai Patel, is the Statue of Unity, which stands at 597 feet (182 meters), or 787 feet (240 meters) with the base, in the Narmada River valley, Gujarat, India. (more) The World’s Tallest Statues Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at...
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  Today in History—April 4: A Nation Mourns Martin Luther King, Jr. 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—April 4: A Nation Mourns Martin Luther King, Jr. Written by Katie Angell Katie Angell is Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, covering topics related to Latin America. She holds an MA from Vanderbilt University and is pursuing a PhD in Political Science. Katie Angell Fact-checked by Britannica...
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  Andrej Babiš 　　 　　Andrej Babiš Andrej Babiš, Czech politician and businessman. (more) Andrej Babiš Czech politician and businessman Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Today in History—April 3: The First Ride of the Pony Express 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—April 3: The First Ride of the Pony Express Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  Pinjarra Massacre 　　 　　The Pinjarra Massacre The site of the Pinjarra Massacre is now commemorated by a monument and park. (more) Pinjarra Massacre Australian history [1834] Also known as: Battle of Pinjarra Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or...
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  List of Female Animals Called Cows 　　 　　Holstein dairy cow A dairy cow. (more) List of Female Animals Called Cows Written by Tamanna Nangia Tamanna Nangia is Associate Editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over five years of experience in editorial processes, handling many different aspects of the publishing process: content development,... Tamanna Nangia Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they...
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  What Does “Bugonia” Mean? 　　 　　A still from the film Bugonia Emma Stone as Michelle Fuller, Jesse Plemons as Teddy Gatz, and Aidan Delbis as Teddy's cousin Don in a still from Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia (2025), a film about two conspiracy-driven young men who kidnap a powerful CEO, believing her to be an alien threat to Earth. (more) What Does “Bugonia” Mean? The ancient...
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  Reid Wiseman 　　 　　Artemis II crew (From left) NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman (seated), and Victor Glover, Jr., and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen are the crew of the Artemis II mission, which is to fly around the Moon in 2026. (more) Reid Wiseman American astronaut Also known as: Gregory Reid Wiseman Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a...
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