The Convivencia in question
Convivencia: Spanish noun, from convivir, to live with the other, used by historians in the 20th century to describe inter-religious coexistence in al-Andalus, between the 8th and 15th centuries. The roots of this word, and of its Occitan twin Convivéncia, lie in an ancient Pyrenean matrimonial alliance.(1) In the 8th century, Llívia, a small Pyrenean town in Cerdagne, welcomed an Amazigh/Berber-Occitan couple. He was killed, she was exiled, the marriage ended badly. Читать дальше...
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Prince William has been dealt two devastating personal blows this year, and without his grandmother, the Queen, to offer guidance, he will be struggling.
Just as Gleyber Torres has finally begun to hit, the Yankees are not going to ask him to move positions — at least not yet.
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The second man injured during the attempted assassination against former President Trump has been discharged from a hospital in Pittsburgh.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Vendors of Busana@Menara Mara, a Mara Incorporated Sdn Bhd company, are crying foul over the building’s management and practices which they say have led the once bustling podium lose its luster.
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India's unlisted bonds market has grown over the last five years, with issuances reaching ₹1.04 lakh crore between January and July 24, 2024, compared with ₹1.87 lakh crore for the entire year 2023, ₹1 lakh crore in 2022, and ₹64,000 crore in 2021, according to Prime Database.
Next up for Paddon, Kennard and the BRC Racing Hyundai 120 Rally 2 is Barum Czech Rally Zlín, also on tarmac, running 16 to 18 August.
Chabahar is India’s first significant overseas port project and has become a key part of New Delhi’s foreign policy. It aims to build strong ties with resource-rich Central Asia and Afghanistan.
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Kmart shoppers are rushing to get their hands on a $22 pair of shoes that look just like a luxury designer pair.
Prior to joining Adore Beauty, Laing served as CEO and executive director of Alquemie Group.
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Monday's papers focus on GPs threatening industrial action and Adam Peaty narrowly missing a gold medal.
New England Patriots star defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been diagnosed with blood clots, the team announced on Sunday, and he is out indefinitely.
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, said he has put his governorship ambition on hold to back the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to win the September 21 governorship election in the state. Shaibu, who accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of frustrating his governorship ambition, said he would try again
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Crews continue battling the massive Park Fire in northern California, which has burned over 357,000 acres. Despite progress with 12% containment on Saturday, increasing winds and rising temperatures pose new challenges. The fire has prompted evacuations for 4,200 and has damaged or destroyed 67 structures.
IN a thriving democracy, the right to protest is fundamental. For Nigeria, this right holds profound significance. Therefore, the official opposition to the planned August 1 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest is baseless and counterproductive. Protests are a vital expression of democratic rights. They allow citizens to voice their opinions, grievances and demands collectively and effectively. In Nigeria,
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