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With effect from 21st July, 2025, The Otran Foundation ceased to be a Philanthropic arm of Otran Holdings - growing to a fully autonomous separate organization.

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Miriam Makeba on the cover of Time Magazine, 1967.

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Performers of the dance are judged on their strength and agility.
The Mapalé is considered very sexual, from its clothing to its precise hip and shoulder movements.

As a result, the women's movements represent the sea while the men symbolize fish out of water.

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There is an Afro-Colombian dance called Mapalé that is a form of dance originating from the slaves. This dance embodies the celebration of the fishermen after a hard day's work.

This name comes from the mapale-like shape of the
Cathorops during their out-of-water states. 👇

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Through inventions like these, Gernsback solidified his place as one of the most influential figures in the history of science fiction and technological innovation.

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In 1963, science fiction visionary Hugo Gernsback showcased his futuristic invention: TV goggles. A pioneer in the field of science fiction, Gernsback had long been fascinated with the intersection of technology and storytelling.👇

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Though the TV goggles of 1963 did not become a commercial success, they served as an early example of the personal media experiences that would eventually shape the way we consume entertainment and information today.

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Not swords, but plows and horse collars & crop rotation fueled Europe's growth, sparking a farming revolution that fed cities and reshaped society, turning 14 million people into 74 millions - weakening the feudalism's grip forever.

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The wealth was eventually used in post-war reparations, and its discovery helped to bring attention to the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime, offering a glimpse into the scale of their plunder and greed.

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In April 1945, as the Allies advanced through Germany during the final stages of World War II, they uncovered a massive haul of looted gold and silver hidden deep within the Merkers salt mine.

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The find at Merkers salt mine was a pivotal moment in the recovery of Nazi loot and became one of the most significant Allied discoveries during the war.

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It exemplifies Roman architectural mastery with its semi-circular design and exceptional acoustics.

Restored to its former glory in the 1930s, the Sabratha Theater stands as a timeless testament to Roman architectural genius.
Love, Light, and Eternal Evolution.

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The Sabratha Theater: A Testament to Roman Architectural Genius

Nestled along Libya's coast, the ancient city of Sabratha is home to a remarkable treasure: the Sabratha Theater, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman theaters.

Originally constructed in the 2nd century AD,👇