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A miracle of light in the darkness of occupation
After driving the Seleucid Empire's forces from Jerusalem, Judas Maccabeus rededicated the desecrated Temple, restoring its sacred rites. According to tradition, a single day's supply of oil miraculously burned for eight days. This moment of triumph and faith is commemorated each year in the festival of Hanukkah, a celebration of light, resistance, and divine providence.
Impressionism's master returns to his gallery
At the Gallery Durand-Ruel in Paris, a new exhibition of Claude Monet's paintings opened its doors to an eager public. The founder of Impressionism and the most consistent practitioner of painting nature as perceived rather than as known, Monet unveiled works that continued to push the boundaries of light and color. The show reaffirmed his status as the movement's towering figure.
Irish War of Independence: On "Bloody Sunday" in Dublin, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) assassinated a group of.
Irish War of Independence: On "Bloody Sunday" in Dublin, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) assassinated a group of British Intelligence agents, and British forces killed 14 civilians at a Gaelic football match at Croke Park.