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- 1Folgore paratroopers patrol Milan Cathedral●Italy. Milan now. Folgore paratroopers on patrol. They are protecting Milan Cathedral, symbol of Christianity in Europe
Italian army paratroopers from the Folgore brigade are on patrol in Milan, guarding the city's cathedral. Reports describe the soldiers as protecting the Duomo, which is described as a symbol of Christianity in Italy and Europe. The deployment has drawn attention on social media, with users weighing in on the military presence at the landmark.
- 2Protesters set fires outside Milan cathedral amid widening unrest●Unrest spreads to Milan as protesters light fires outside the iconic cathedral Thousands have taken to the streets of th
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Milan, lighting fires outside the city's iconic cathedral as unrest spreads across Italy. Demonstrators are furious over rising fuel prices, low wages, strains in the healthcare system, and the poor condition of public schools. The protests are part of a broader wave of discontent, and reports indicate the movement has expanded beyond its original targets.
- 3Police use water cannons near Milan's Duomo amid unrest●Video from Milan's Duomo Cathedral. Water cannons deployed in front of the Cathedral to stop violence, looting, arson an
Water cannons have been deployed in front of Milan's Duomo Cathedral as authorities moved to stop violence, looting and arson in the city centre. Footage of the scene is being widely shared, with posts describing the situation in Italy as chaotic. Details about who was involved and what triggered the unrest remain limited.
- 4Violence erupts outside Milan Cathedral as police come under attack●Outside Milan Cathedral, criminals, many of whom are not Italian, attack police and create chaos.
Scenes of unrest unfolded outside Milan Cathedral, where groups of people attacked police officers and caused chaos in the city centre. Accounts circulating in Italy describe the perpetrators as criminals, many of whom are reportedly not Italian. The incident is fuelling heated debate about public order and migration.
- 5Milan police on alert ahead of Saturday protests●Italian police ready to protect the Cathedral, Italians and tourists in Milan. More protests expected Saturday in Milan.
Italian police are deploying to protect Milan's Cathedral, residents and tourists ahead of further protests expected in the city on Saturday. Authorities are on high alert, and there is growing concern about possible unrest. Previous demonstrations in Milan have drawn large crowds, prompting preparations to safeguard the landmark square and keep visitors safe.
- 6Protests spread to Milan with unrest outside the Duomo●The ‘student protests’ have spread to Italy, where Muslim rioters are rampaging outside Milan Cathedral (the Duomo) and
Unrest linked to student protests has spread to Italy, with a crowd gathering outside Milan Cathedral, the Duomo. A widely shared account describes rioters attempting to set the cathedral on fire and frames the events as an attack on Christianity and Western civilization. The claims are circulating heavily online, though the scale and nature of the violence remain unverified.
- 7Riot Police Now Guard Milan Cathedral as Concerns Grow●Once at Milan Duomo there were tourists. Now riot police to protect it. Milan Cathedral is a very important symbol of Ch
Riot police have been deployed around the Duomo in Milan, replacing the usual crowds of tourists at the landmark. Commentary online frames the security presence as a response to threats against the cathedral, described as a major symbol of Christianity in Italy and Europe, and it has prompted debate about safety at iconic sites.
- 8Crowds scatter in smoke near Milan's Duomo as police deploy●CHAOS IN MILAN, ITALY. Tense scenes outside Milan's famous cathedral! Crowds scatter through Piazza del Duomo in clouds
Chaotic scenes unfolded in Piazza del Duomo, Milan, with crowds dispersing through clouds of smoke near the cathedral. Videos show tense confrontations between demonstrators and officers, with police vehicles surrounded and officers deployed across the square. The images are drawing wide attention and concern about unrest in the Italian city.
- 9High schooler builds open-world 3D game from scratch▼Hedra is a 3D open world game I wrote from scratch while in highschool
A developer has released Hedra, a 3D open-world game written entirely from scratch during high school, sharing the source code on GitHub. The project, built without existing engines or AI assistance according to its pre-AI branch, is drawing attention for the technical skill involved in a solo, from-scratch effort by a teenager.
- 10Chartres Cathedral Marks 1260 Dedication Anniversary●Chartres Cathedral was dedicated OTD in 1260 with King Louis IX of # France in attendance https:// toilet-guru.com/frenc
On this day in 1260, Chartres Cathedral in France was officially dedicated in a ceremony attended by King Louis IX. The Gothic cathedral, famed for its stained glass and architecture, remains one of the country's most celebrated landmarks. The anniversary is being noted in travel and history discussions online.
- 11Nine Gyms Worth Trying in Palm Springs and Cathedral City▼Where to Work Out: Nine Gyms Worth Trying in Palm Springs and Cathedral City -
The Palm Springs Tribune lists nine gyms worth trying in Palm Springs and Cathedral City, offering readers a guide to workout options across the two Coachella Valley cities. The roundup highlights where locals and visitors can train, though details of which gyms made the list were not included in the coverage.
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Mexican supermarket chain Chedraui has created a retail media unit, a business that sells advertising space across its stores, digital platforms and customer data. The move follows a broader trend among large retailers worldwide, as grocers build advertising businesses alongside traditional sales. Details on leadership, partners and revenue targets were not immediately available.
- 13John Piper's Coventry Cathedral painting finds fresh admirers●My favourite paintings No. 79 John Piper, Coventry Cathedral, 15 November, 1940 (1940) I've a soft spot for John Piper,
Art enthusiasts are sharing John Piper's 1940 painting of Coventry Cathedral the morning after the November 15 bombing raid, which recorded the ruined medieval church still burning. One writer explains a family connection to the artist, noting Piper's ability to find beauty in the destruction wrought by wartime bombing, and recalls a father's service in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.
- 14Photographer shares images of Pécs cathedral basilica●Sts. Peter and Paul's Cathedral Basilica, Pécs, Hungary @ photography@lemmy.world @ photography@fedigroups.social # Reli
A photographer has shared images of Sts. Peter and Paul's Cathedral Basilica in Pécs, Hungary, tagging them across photography and religious-studies communities. The shots highlight the landmark's church architecture and are drawing interest from travel and religious photography enthusiasts. Pécs, a historic city in southern Hungary, is known for its Romanesque cathedral, and the images have been posted under travel photography and church architecture themes.
- 15Archbishop Caccia visits the first Catholic cathedral in the United States●Archbishop Caccia visits the first Catholic Cathedral in United States
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia has visited the first Catholic cathedral in the United States, the historic Baltimore Basilica, according to Vatican News. The visit highlights the cathedral's role as a landmark of American Catholic history, and coverage has focused on the significance of the Vatican diplomat's presence at the site, drawing interest from Catholic communities and religious news readers.
- 16Chartres Cathedral Marks 1260 Dedication Anniversary●Chartres Cathedral was dedicated # onThisDay in 1260. Leaders of the French Revolution wanted to destroy it and all othe
Chartres Cathedral in France was dedicated in 1260, and the anniversary is being marked in history and travel discussions. Posts note that leaders of the French Revolution wanted to destroy the cathedral and other churches, highlighting how the Gothic landmark survived threats during that turbulent period.
- 17Chartres Cathedral Marks Anniversary of 1260 Dedication●Chartres Cathedral was dedicated OTD in 1260 https:// toilet-guru.com/french-monasti c.html?s=mb # travel # history
Chartres Cathedral in France was dedicated on this day in 1260, completing one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. The milestone is being noted in travel and history circles, with the cathedral famed for its stained glass windows, flying buttresses and labyrinth. It remains a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major pilgrimage destination.
- 18David Suchet Praised as Thomas Becket in Murder in the Cathedral▼TS Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral review – gather in wonder at David Suchet’s excellent archbishop
David Suchet is winning acclaim for his performance as Archbishop Thomas Becket in a stage revival of TS Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral. A Guardian review urges audiences to 'gather in wonder' at Suchet's 'excellent archbishop', hailing his portrayal in Eliot's verse drama about the 1170 murder of Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.
- 19Superconductivity found in six-layer graphene, researchers report in Nature▼Superconductivity and ferroelectric orbital magnetism in semimetallic rhombohedral hexalayer graphene
Researchers report in Nature that semimetallic rhombohedral hexalayer graphene exhibits both superconductivity and ferroelectric orbital magnetism. The finding adds another graphene-based material to the growing list of systems where exotic electronic states emerge, and could interest physicists studying superconductivity and magnetic phenomena in atomically thin carbon structures.
- 20Milan's Duomo becomes flashpoint amid protest clashes●Italy MILAN'S HISTORIC DUOMO UNDER SIEGE Left-wing thugs are turning one of the world's most stunning Gothic cathedrals
Milan's historic Duomo is at the centre of a heated debate after clashes near the Gothic cathedral, with critics on the right accusing left-wing protesters of turning the landmark into a 'war zone' under the cover of peaceful demonstrations. Supporters of the protests dispute that framing, and similar tensions have been reported in France and Albania.
- 21Shrine of St Alban featured for Tomb Tuesday at St Albans Cathedral●For # TombTuesday , the shrine of St. Alban St. Alban's Cathedral, # England # uk 🇬🇧 ⛪️ # ReligiousStudies # TravelPhoto
Photographers and history enthusiasts are sharing images of the medieval shrine of St Alban at St Albans Cathedral in England as part of the recurring Tomb Tuesday tradition, which highlights notable tombs and shrines. The shrine honours Britain's first recorded Christian martyr, and the cathedral remains a major pilgrimage and heritage site drawing visitors interested in religious history and church architecture.
- 22David Suchet praised in Murder in the Cathedral revival●Murder in the Cathedral: David Suchet is spellbinding https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.stan dard.co.uk/culture/theatre
David Suchet is drawing acclaim for his performance in T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral, with a review from the London Evening Standard calling the veteran actor spellbinding. The staging of Eliot's verse drama about the assassination of Thomas Becket has caught theatre audiences' attention, with critics highlighting Suchet's command of the material in what is being discussed as a notable revival of the classic work.
- 23Christopher Wren, Architect of St Paul's Cathedral, Born This Day in 1632●Christopher Wren, born OTD in 1632, designed St Paul's Cathedral in # London https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/uk/lo ndo
Anniversary posts are marking the birth of Christopher Wren, born on this day in 1632. Wren was the architect behind St Paul's Cathedral in London, one of the city's most famous landmarks, rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666. His legacy remains a fixture of London travel and architecture writing.
- 24David Suchet's Becket praised in Murder in the Cathedral revival●TS Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral review – gather in wonder at David Suchet’s excellent archbishop By Mark Lawson St Jo
Mark Lawson reviews a new London staging of TS Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral at St John the Divine church, praising David Suchet's performance as Thomas Becket. The Guardian critic says the 1935 verse drama has its eccentricities but Suchet plays the doomed archbishop with a Shakespearean relish, calling his portrayal excellent and worth gathering to see in wonder.
- 25Fribourg's 1834 suspension bridge recalled as a marvel of its era●🇨🇭 Fribourg in the 1830s: the cathedral tower above the Sarine, a suspension bridge strung across the valley like a thre
A look back at Fribourg, Switzerland in the 1830s shows the cathedral tower rising above the Sarine river, with a suspension bridge spanning the valley below. Opened in 1834, that bridge stretched 273 metres and was at the time the longest suspension bridge in the world. Period imagery also shows a family with goats resting nearby, offering a glimpse of everyday life.
- 26Portrait photography series features women at cathedral monuments●# photo # photography # photographie # photograph # art # portrait # women # fineart # art # monument # cathedral
A photographer has shared new fine-art portrait work depicting women photographed alongside cathedral and monument architecture, tagging the images across photography and art communities. The images are being circulated among fine-art photography audiences, with engagement so far modest but interest centred on the combination of portraiture and historic religious architecture as a visual theme.
- 27Cathedral hosts candlelit Peaky Blinders-themed evening●The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul is turning back the clock to 1920s Birmingham, with candlelight, the Peaky Blinders soundtrack and flat caps encouraged
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul is staging an event that transports visitors back to 1920s Birmingham, complete with candlelight, music from the Peaky Blinders soundtrack and flat caps encouraged among attendees. The evening blends the historic cathedral setting with the atmosphere of the hit British crime drama, offering fans an immersive tribute to the Shelby family's era.
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- maxilevi/project-hedra Hedra is a 3D open world game I wrote from scratch while in highschool. The entire codebase is around +100k LOC