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Martin Luther

In 1517 Martin Luther penned a document attacking the selling of indulgences. His 95 Theses were to spark the Reformation and the split with the Catholic Church.

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Black and white picture of US civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr, speaking into a microphone.

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60 years after his iconic speech in Washington DC, Martin Luther King Jr.'s words still have an impact today.
CultureAugust 27, 2023
Harry Belafonte singing

Harry Belafonte: A groundbreaking entertainer dies

Harry Belafonte: A groundbreaking entertainer dies

One of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history, Belafonte was also a committed human rights activist.
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Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks: Icon of US civil rights movement

Rosa Parks: Icon of US civil rights movement

She stood up for her rights by staying seated: Rosa Parks inspired Martin Luther King and the US civil rights movement.
HistoryFebruary 3, 2023
Baroque painting 'The Ecstasy of the Magdalen' (1616/1620) shows three angels, one of them is playing the violin.

German idioms made in heaven

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Why would heaven hang full of violins? Discover German-language expressions relating to the heavenly spheres.
CultureDecember 14, 2022
Jumble of large wooden letters in a bowl

'Kaiser' to 'cheese': Etymology of German words

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CultureMay 28, 2022
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A painting of Martin Luther wearing a floppy hat.

8 things to know about the Luther Bible

From ink stains to women lost in translation, here are a few facts about Luther's Bible, translated 500 years ago.
CultureJanuary 5, 2022
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