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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Relic of Francis of Assisi: Why this mass influx for a few old bones?

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are flocking to Assisi, Italy, to see the bones of St. Francis of Assisi, marking an unusual surge in relic worship.

Feb 27 • 15:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A bus in need of rescue at the filming location of 'The Last Relic': such incidents happen quite often in rural areas during winter

A bus got stuck in a ditch due to poor road conditions in Taevaskoja village, prompting local discussion and speculation about responsibility.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Relic on display: The remains of Saint Francis of Assisi are shown to the public for the first time

The remains of Saint Francis of Assisi have been publicly displayed for the first time in Assisi, attracting an expected influx of up to 400,000 pilgrims.

Feb 22 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pol Guasch relieves the bad taste of previous novels with 'Relic'

Pol Guasch's new book 'Relic' marks a significant shift from his earlier works, introducing a blend of past vestiges and literary exploration reminiscent of Kafka.

Feb 12 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New twist in the battle over the origin of the Turin Shroud

Experts dispute a recent study arguing that the Turin Shroud is a medieval forgery, asserting its authenticity as a relic from Jesus' time.

Feb 10 • 15:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Metal detectorist searching Gold Rush campsite uncovers 'extremely rare' relic: 'Such a buzz'

A metal detectorist in Victoria, Australia, discovered a rare Japanese coin while exploring a historic Gold Rush campsite.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

130-Year-Old Olympic Relic to Be Auctioned

A significant piece of Olympic history, considered to be the world's first Olympic medal, will be auctioned in Denmark on March 1, providing a rare opportunity for collectors.

Feb 10 • 10:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The mysterious zombie town in the UK visited by King Charles where no one ever lived

Llandarcy in South Wales, a planned housing project, remains a relic of ambition as it was never populated despite a royal visit.

Feb 7 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parish in the interior of SP receives relic with part of the body of Saint Carlo Acutis coming from Italy

The São Benedito and São Cristóvão Parish in Birigui, SP, received a first-class relic containing a part of Saint Carlo Acutis's body, directly from Italy, with a procession through the city.

Feb 6 • 23:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The auction for the curved saber, new submissions in court, and what the will says

Today is the last day to see the relic of the Liberator at the National Historical Museum as former director Araceli Bellota appeared before the court as 'amicus curiae', while a precautionary measure by the great-great-grandchildren of Juan Nepomuceno José Miguel Buenaventura Terrero was rejected by Judge Macarena Marra Giménez.

Feb 6 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

The first shirt of 5-year-old Messi is being auctioned: The rare 1993 relic is expected to fetch a record price

A rare shirt worn by a 5-year-old Lionel Messi in 1993 is set to be auctioned and is anticipated to achieve a record price due to its unique history.

Feb 6 • 15:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curved saber: Justice rejected the precautionary measure and San Martín's relic goes to Granaderos

Judge Macarena Marra Giménez has approved the transfer of San Martín's relic to Granaderos after rejecting a precautionary measure from the descendants of Manuel Rosas and Máximo Terrero.

Feb 5 • 20:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The descendants of Manuela Rosas and Máximo Terrero requested that Justice stop the transfer of San Martín's curved saber

Descendants of Manuela Rosas and Máximo Terrero have requested a court to halt the transfer of San Martín's curved saber from the Historical Museum to the Grenadier Regiment, arguing it goes against the donors' wishes.

Feb 3 • 19:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Will this be a breakthrough regarding the Shroud of Turin? Expert used free tools

A team of researchers led by Cicero Moraes is using advanced AI tools to investigate the Shroud of Turin, a Christian relic believed by some to be evidence of Jesus Christ's resurrection, amid ongoing skepticism about its authenticity.

Feb 2 • 08:11 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Is the bandhgala jacket a relic of colonialism or inherently Indian?

The article discusses the cultural significance of the bandhgala jacket, questioning whether it is a product of colonial influence or has indigenous roots in India.

Jan 15 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Cloud 9 discovered by NASA scientists in extraordinary breakthrough

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has identified Cloud-9, a starless dark matter cloud believed to be a relic from the early universe and galaxy formation.

Jan 6 • 11:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

O2 customers issued warning as provider to switch off 'relic' service in 2026

O2 has warned its customers that it will discontinue its 3G services in 2026, urging those with 3G-only devices to upgrade in order to maintain mobile internet access.

Jan 3 • 10:46 UTC

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