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They said no respectable woman would be seen behind the wheel of a noisy, smoking contraption. She said, “Hold my…
Centuries ago, Cleopatra VII Philopator presided over the prestigious throne of Egypt. She ascended the hallowed throne at the young…
On May 9, 2025, a mathematics scholar became the new leader of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV, who emerged…
While hundreds of millions mourned Pope Francis’s death worldwide, something fascinating happened at the Vatican. Photos began to spread of…
“What happens after a pope dies?” is one of the most popular questions today. People are wondering how soon before…
Today, Queen Amina remains one of the greatest icons of womanhood. Her story has continued to inspire bravery in the…