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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian travels 5,000 km to Mexico and recreates photo of grandfather taken 50 years ago as a tribute: 'emotional'

A Brazilian woman traveled 5,000 kilometers to Mexico to visit the hotel where her grandfather lived in the 1970s, recreating a photo from that time as a tribute to him.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

'Particular Flowers': the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman in West Berlin in the 70s

The article discusses the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman who navigated life in 1970s West Berlin as both a gay man and later as a woman, highlighting her cultural contributions and experiences.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Secret Agent: Wagner Moura shines in a mysteriously seductive thriller that celebrates 1970s cinema

Kleber Mendonça Filho's film 'El agente secreto' is visually rich and universally resonant, having gained recognition at Cannes and multiple Oscar nominations.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

War film based on best-selling book streaming on BBC iPlayer now

A World War II film, 'The Eagle Has Landed', is now available for streaming on BBC iPlayer, featuring a notable cast of stars from the 1970s.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In debut novel, Bruno Imparato touches on the ruins of São Paulo's Boca do Lixo

Bruno Imparato's debut novel 'Buraco de Bala' explores the complex social dynamics of São Paulo's Boca do Lixo during the 1970s and 1980s.

Feb 25 • 19:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

One of the soldiers who took TVE on February 23: "We had orders not to talk to anyone, the first shot in the air and the second to hit"

A soldier involved in the February 23, 1981 takeover of TVE recounts the events and orders he received during the intervention, as revealed in recently declassified government documents.

Feb 25 • 13:56 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: King of Kensington brought Canadian culture to the world

The article discusses the impact of the CBC sitcom 'King of Kensington' on Canadian culture and its portrayal of multiculturalism in Toronto during the 1970s.

Feb 24 • 19:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Italy Tamed the Madness of Its Stands in the 1970s?

In the mid-1970s, Italian authorities implemented the unprecedented use of police dogs in stadiums to combat rising violence during football matches.

Feb 24 • 18:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Waste Management: Dispute Over Overloaded Recycling Center in Ottobrunn

The recycling center in Ottobrunn is facing severe overcrowding issues, prompting local authorities to address the outdated facilities from the 1970s.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Brooding Netflix detective show that feels like disappearing into a good book

The Netflix series 'Dark Winds' captivates audiences with its gripping blend of crime drama and Western noir set in 1970s Navajo County.

Feb 24 • 12:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Deadlock of Antifascism: From Maoists of the 1970s to Jean-Luc Mélenchon

The article discusses the evolution of antifascism in France from its radical roots in the 1970s to its current expression within the French political landscape, focusing on figures like Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Feb 24 • 11:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Haber, the new Zeno: the Consciousness that speaks (and does not hear) unites him with all of us

The article reflects on the enduring relevance of Italo Svevo’s play 'La Coscienza di Zeno' and its various adaptations since the 1970s.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Kuwaiti series "Al-Ghamidah": Why the audience has been divided about it since its first episodes?

The Kuwaiti series "Al-Ghamidah" has sparked division among audiences since its premiere, with nostalgia for the 1970s evoked through its artistic elements.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

These intellectuals and media who justified pedophilia in the 1970s

The resurfacing of a 1977 petition supporting pedophilia, signed by notable French figures, has reignited discussions about the historical complacency of cultural and media elites regarding sexual relations with minors.

Feb 23 • 20:40 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: Maurice Pellosh's Clients Rediscover Their Portraits in Documentary

The documentary 'Maurice Pellosh: Memory in Images' evokes emotional responses from former clients who view their long-lost portraits from the 1970s during its premiere.

Feb 23 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A Family Matter: Lesbianism in the Eighties and Many Silences

The first novel by Claire Lynch explores the challenges faced by a woman in the 1980s who falls in love with another woman, amid the societal and familial pressures of the time.

Feb 23 • 13:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Continuities

The article discusses the intersection of Japanese culture with Western pop culture, particularly influential during the 1970s, while also highlighting Japan's balance between tradition and modern innovation.

Feb 23 • 06:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"The Progress is Currently Undervalued." Contemporaries Remember the Deceased Artist Miervaldis Polis

Miervaldis Polis, a notable figure in Latvian art, is remembered for his innovative contributions from the 1970s onwards, particularly in photorealism and performance art.

Feb 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Test your knowledge of the 1970s – Only a true master will score 10/10

Iltalehti presents a quiz to test your knowledge of the key events and culture of the 1970s.

Feb 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The 'open society' had enemies in Italy. And Popper was rejected

The article discusses the struggles of Italian philosopher Dario Antiseri to introduce Karl Popper's ideas in Italy during the 1970s, reflecting on the cultural landscape of Italian intellectual life.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Where is doctor Jolanta Wadowska-Krol from Netflix’s Lead Children now?

The article discusses the real-life figure Dr. Jolanta Wadowska-Krol, whose story is depicted in the Netflix drama 'Lead Children,' focusing on her fight against lead poisoning in children in 1970s Poland.

Feb 21 • 11:37 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The date is set for the first moon mission in over 50 years

NASA has scheduled the Artemis II mission for March 7, marking the first crewed voyage around the Moon since the 1970s.

Feb 20 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Elvis's Return: Unseen Footage from the Abandoned Salt Mine Shows the Rock King's Life

A new documentary titled 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' reveals previously unseen footage of Elvis Presley during his peak creative period in the 1970s Las Vegas residency.

Feb 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Deranged serial killer Peter Sutcliffe's horrifying explanation for slaughtering 13 women

The article discusses Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, and his chilling justification for murdering 13 women in England during the 1970s.

Feb 20 • 03:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Classical: José van Dam is dead

Belgian bass-baritone José van Dam, a significant figure in the opera world during the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away.

Feb 19 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

US Catholic diocese to pay nearly R$ 1 billion to settle sexual abuse lawsuits

A Catholic diocese in New Jersey has agreed to pay $180 million to settle hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits involving incidents from the 1970s and 1980s.

Feb 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fourth complainant set to testify at sex assault trial of businessman Frank Stronach

A fourth complainant is scheduled to testify in the sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach, who is facing 12 charges related to incidents dating back to the 1970s.

Feb 19 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lead Children on Netflix's real-life inspiration explained

The article explains the inspiration behind the Netflix series 'Lead Children', which tells the story of Dr. Jolanta Wadowska-Krol's fight against lead poisoning among children in 1970s Poland.

Feb 18 • 22:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The suspect in the murders of young women was hypnotized and made an incredible claim – "I have never seen anything like this"

A recent documentary reveals the chilling story of a serial killer case from the late 1970s in Los Angeles, where the bodies of young women were discovered, leading to the revelation of two murderers who manipulated the investigation.

Feb 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

The real story behind 'Lead Children', the Netflix series based on a case that shocked Poland

The Netflix series 'Lead Children' is based on a real-life environmental disaster in Poland during the 1970s involving severe lead poisoning in children.

Feb 18 • 16:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Toxic is Set in Goa in the 1940s, Yash Plays the Role of a Notorious Gangster? Story Leaked

The Kannada-English film 'Toxic', directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, is a gritty gangster drama set in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s.

Feb 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The StB Officers Harassed Actor Töpfer. They Now Face Up to Ten Years in Prison

Four former State Security officers have been charged for harassing actor Tomáš Töpfer during the 1970s and 1980s in Czechoslovakia, with potential sentences of one to ten years in prison.

Feb 17 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Pink Floyd Concert Recorded Secretly

A fascinating story emerges about the Pink Floyd live album 'Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena 1975', highlighting the chaotic atmosphere of their 1975 concert in Los Angeles.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Chinese lion dancers, parades and feasts: a look back at lunar new year in Australia – in pictures

This article features a photographic retrospective of Lunar New Year celebrations in Australia from the 1920s to the 1970s.

Feb 16 • 22:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman moves into 1970s home and makes 'surprising' discovery in the bathroom

A woman discovered a nostalgic feature in the bathroom of her newly acquired 1970s home, surprising her on her move-in day.

Feb 16 • 14:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They were at the peak of their careers and their love paralyzed the country for 20 years: the couple that marked an era

The article discusses the iconic relationship between Argentine footballer Alberto 'Conejo' Tarantini and model Pata Villanueva, exploring their influence on Argentine culture during the late 1970s and their lasting legacy.

Feb 15 • 19:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Enthralling' period romance based on 'masterpiece' bestselling novel now on Netflix

A new Netflix series, adapted from a bestselling novel, follows a passionate romance set in the 1970s Istanbul, captivating audiences with its emotional storytelling.

Feb 15 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Lead Children" and Brezhnev's Terrible Visit. Will Poles Greet Putin This Way?

The article discusses a new Netflix series directed by Maciej Pieprzyca, set in the 1970s in Poland, and reflects on the historical context and regional significance depicted in the show.

Feb 14 • 12:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Review: 'Ovni 78', by Wu Ming

The article reviews 'Ovni 78', a novel by the Italian collective Wu Ming that blends reality with delirium and reflects on political themes from the 1970s in Italy.

Feb 14 • 03:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Power of Flowers

An annual Orchid Exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden will embrace a 1960s and 1970s theme for its 2026 edition, reflecting the essence of the 'flower power' movement.

Feb 11 • 17:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Lead Children" Now on Netflix: A Series Inspired by a True Story from Silesia

The Netflix series "Lead Children," directed by Maciej Pieprzyca, tells the story of a young doctor who confronts the communist state while trying to save children suffering from lead poisoning in 1970s Silesia.

Feb 11 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RETROVIDEO ⟩ Fur hats, skiing children, and city park squirrels... The first snow of 1969 in Kuressaare

The article captures the nostalgic moments of the first snow in Kuressaare in 1969 through a film made by a local physics teacher.

Feb 11 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Is Lead Children on Netflix based on a true story?

The article discusses the Netflix series 'Lead Children,' which dramatizes a scandal from the 1970s involving industrial lead poisoning in Poland.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Swimming in the Río de la Plata: In 1970, students, laundresses, and men and women requested their sector and time to do so

The article discusses the historical context of swimming in the Río de la Plata in Buenos Aires during the 1970s, reflecting on community practices and rituals associated with this tradition.

Feb 10 • 19:51 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Interior design: Sunken treasures

The resurgence of sunken living rooms, or conversation pits, is being reimagined for modern interiors, inspired by their popularity from the 1950s to the 1970s and influenced by recent films.

Feb 10 • 14:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

In Times of Tight Budgets: How Swimming Pools Can Get a Future

More indoor swimming pools in Bavaria are shutting down as municipalities struggle to afford the upkeep of aging facilities from the 1970s, exacerbating the problem of non-swimming children.

Feb 10 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix fans urged to watch historical series compared to HBO’s Chernobyl

A new Netflix series highlights a real-life health scandal involving lead poisoning affecting children in Poland during the 1970s.

Feb 10 • 01:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Longevity is a matter of muscles: 'Those with more muscle mass have a younger mind'

The article discusses the evolving perception of muscle mass and its connection to strength and longevity, highlighting significant cultural shifts from the 1970s to today.

Feb 9 • 18:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gironde: An investigation opened for violence and sexual assaults in a Catholic school during the 1970s

An investigation has been launched into alleged violence and sexual assaults at a Catholic school in Gironde in the 1970s following complaints from former students.

Feb 9 • 17:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Great Gig in the Sky: the true story behind the laments of 'death and orgasm'

An exploration of the history behind a notable vocal performance in Pink Floyd's 'The Great Gig in the Sky' reveals its importance to the song and the recognition it received decades after its initial recording.

Feb 9 • 15:54 UTC

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