Illustration - Pays Cathare

Illustration - Pays Cathare

FRANCE - ARIEGE (09) - MONTSEGUR CASTLE. VIEW FROM THE SOUTH EAST, AT SUNSET. STANDING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 1207M, ON THE HIGHEST PART OF A ROCKY OUTCROP, THE FORTRESS IS MENTIONED IN THE TEXTS FROM THE END OF THE 12TH CENTURY. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 13TH CENTURY, THE CATHARS, ADEPTS OF A DUALISTIC RELIGION DECLARED HERETICAL BY THE POPE, SETTLED IN THESE PLACES. IN 1232, THE CASTLE BECAME THE SEAT OF THE CATHAR CHURCH AND THE REFUGE OF THE FAIDITS, LOCAL LORDS DISPOSSESSED OF THEIR PROPERTY BY THE CRUSADE. WHILE LANGUEDOC WILL BE SET ON FIRE, MONTSEGUR WILL LIVE IN RELATIVE PEACE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. FINALLY, THE POPE AND THE KING OF FRANCE, DECIDED IN 1243 TO FINISH WITH MONTSEGUR: AFTER A TERRIBLE SIEGE OF 11 MONTHS, MARCH 16, 1244, THE CATHARS ARE LED TO THE STAKE. MORE THAN 200 OF THEM ARE BURNED ALIVE. CATHARISM WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM THE LOSS OF MONTSEGUR AND WILL DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 14TH CENTURY. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Cathares

Illustration - Cathares

FRANCE - ARIEGE (09) - MONTSEGUR CASTLE. VIEW FROM THE SOUTH EAST, AT SUNSET. STANDING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 1207M, ON THE HIGHEST PART OF A ROCKY OUTCROP, THE FORTRESS IS MENTIONED IN THE TEXTS FROM THE END OF THE 12TH CENTURY. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 13TH CENTURY, THE CATHARS, ADEPTS OF A DUALISTIC RELIGION DECLARED HERETICAL BY THE POPE, SETTLED IN THESE PLACES. IN 1232, THE CASTLE BECAME THE SEAT OF THE CATHAR CHURCH AND THE REFUGE OF THE FAIDITS, LOCAL LORDS DISPOSSESSED OF THEIR PROPERTY BY THE CRUSADE. WHILE LANGUEDOC WILL BE SET ON FIRE, MONTSEGUR WILL LIVE IN RELATIVE PEACE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. FINALLY, THE POPE AND THE KING OF FRANCE, DECIDED IN 1243 TO FINISH WITH MONTSEGUR: AFTER A TERRIBLE SIEGE OF 11 MONTHS, MARCH 16, 1244, THE CATHARS ARE LED TO THE STAKE. MORE THAN 200 OF THEM ARE BURNED ALIVE. CATHARISM WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM THE LOSS OF MONTSEGUR AND WILL DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 14TH CENTURY. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Cathares

Illustration - Cathares

FRANCE - ARIEGE (09) - MONTSEGUR CASTLE. VIEW FROM THE SOUTH EAST, AT SUNSET. STANDING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 1207M, ON THE HIGHEST PART OF A ROCKY OUTCROP, THE FORTRESS IS MENTIONED IN THE TEXTS FROM THE END OF THE 12TH CENTURY. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 13TH CENTURY, THE CATHARS, ADEPTS OF A DUALISTIC RELIGION DECLARED HERETICAL BY THE POPE, SETTLED IN THESE PLACES. IN 1232, THE CASTLE BECAME THE SEAT OF THE CATHAR CHURCH AND THE REFUGE OF THE FAIDITS, LOCAL LORDS DISPOSSESSED OF THEIR PROPERTY BY THE CRUSADE. WHILE LANGUEDOC WILL BE SET ON FIRE, MONTSEGUR WILL LIVE IN RELATIVE PEACE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. FINALLY, THE POPE AND THE KING OF FRANCE, DECIDED IN 1243 TO FINISH WITH MONTSEGUR: AFTER A TERRIBLE SIEGE OF 11 MONTHS, MARCH 16, 1244, THE CATHARS ARE LED TO THE STAKE. MORE THAN 200 OF THEM ARE BURNED ALIVE. CATHARISM WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM THE LOSS OF MONTSEGUR AND WILL DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 14TH CENTURY. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Yannick Jadot, Green Senator during a rally for peace and in solidarity with the civilian populations of the Near and Middle East at the call of several human rights organizations on the Place du Panthéon. France, Paris, June 19, 2025. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Yannick Jadot, Green Senator during a rally for peace and in solidarity with the civilian populations of the Near and Middle East at the call of several human rights organizations on the Place du Panthéon. France, Paris, June 19, 2025. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Olivier Faure, first secretary of the PS, PS deputy Yannick Jadot, Green Senator during a rally for peace and in solidarity with the civilian populations of the Near and Middle East at the call of several human rights organizations on the Place du Panthéon. France, Paris, June 19, 2025. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Yannick Jadot, Green Senator during a rally for peace and in solidarity with the civilian populations of the Near and Middle East at the call of several human rights organizations on the Place du Panthéon. France, Paris, June 19, 2025. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Peace Rally for the Middle East - Paris

Olivier Faure, first secretary of the PS, PS deputy Yannick Jadot, Green Senator during a rally for peace and in solidarity with the civilian populations of the Near and Middle East at the call of several human rights organizations on the Place du Panthéon. France, Paris, June 19, 2025. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - ARIEGE (09) - MONTSEGUR CASTLE. VIEW FROM THE SOUTH EAST, AT SUNSET. STANDING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 1207M, ON THE HIGHEST PART OF A ROCKY OUTCROP, THE FORTRESS IS MENTIONED IN THE TEXTS FROM THE END OF THE 12TH CENTURY. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 13TH CENTURY, THE CATHARS, ADEPTS OF A DUALISTIC RELIGION DECLARED HERETICAL BY THE POPE, SETTLED IN THESE PLACES. IN 1232, THE CASTLE BECAME THE SEAT OF THE CATHAR CHURCH AND THE REFUGE OF THE FAIDITS, LOCAL LORDS DISPOSSESSED OF THEIR PROPERTY BY THE CRUSADE. WHILE LANGUEDOC WILL BE SET ON FIRE, MONTSEGUR WILL LIVE IN RELATIVE PEACE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. FINALLY, THE POPE AND THE KING OF FRANCE, DECIDED IN 1243 TO FINISH WITH MONTSEGUR: AFTER A TERRIBLE SIEGE OF 11 MONTHS, MARCH 16, 1244, THE CATHARS ARE LED TO THE STAKE. MORE THAN 200 OF THEM ARE BURNED ALIVE. CATHARISM WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM THE LOSS OF MONTSEGUR AND WILL DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 14TH CENTURY. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) THE BAY OF VEYS, FLYING OVER THE COTENTIN COASTLINE. THE SURROUNDING POLDERS CONSTITUTE A WETLAND OF PRIME IMPORTANCE FOR BIRDS, PROVIDING THEM WITH PEACE AND QUIET AND ABUNDANT FOOD. Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March Against Pesticides - Paris

March Against Pesticides - Paris

Protesters from the green peace environmental association hold a banner with the message "produce with nature and not against it" during the demonstration. Extinction Rebellion and Scientists in Rebellion, joined by other groups, are calling for protests against pesticides and their harmful effects on biodiversity and health, on april 05, 2025 in Paris. Photo by Christophe Michel/ABACAPRESS.COM

March Against Pesticides - Paris

March Against Pesticides - Paris

An activist from the Green Peace association disguised as a worker working for Bayer with a container of pesticides. Extinction Rebellion and Scientists in Rebellion, joined by other groups, are calling for protests against pesticides and their harmful effects on biodiversity and health, on april 05, 2025 in Paris. Photo by Christophe Michel/ABACAPRESS.COM

March Against Pesticides - Paris

March Against Pesticides - Paris

Activists from the Green Peace association hold a coffin with in the background an activist wearing a death suit and the message FNSEA (National Federation of Agricultural Workers Unions). Extinction Rebellion and Scientists in Rebellion, joined by other groups, are calling for protests against pesticides and their harmful effects on biodiversity and health, on april 05, 2025 in Paris. Photo by Christophe Michel/ABACAPRESS.COM

March Against Racism In Paris

March Against Racism In Paris

A protester of the Green Peace association holding a placard with the message "Gaite Lyrique : solidarity with isolated minor refugees" during the demonstration. March against the far right on the occasion of the World Day against Racism, on march 22, 2025 in Paris. Photo by Christophe Michel / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian ambassador to China hopes to strengthen cooperation in EV, green economy

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Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows the noise volume (decibel /DB) detection device in the public green space of Peace Park in Hongkou district, Shanghai, China.

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows the noise volume (decibel /DB) detection device in the public green space of Peace Park in Hongkou district, Shanghai, China.

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows the noise volume (decibel /DB) detection device in the public green space of Peace Park in Hongkou district, Shanghai, China.

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows the noise volume (decibel /DB) detection device in the public green space of Peace Park in Hongkou district, Shanghai, China.

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

Noise Volume Detection Device in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 13, 2024 - Photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows the noise volume (decibel /DB) detection device in the public green space of Peace Park in Hongkou district, Shanghai, China.

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Spectators of pro baseball game make pitch for peace

Spectators of pro baseball game make pitch for peace

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Spectators of a professional baseball game between the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Chunichi Dragons hold green posters calling for peace and nuclear disarmament as part of a "Peace Night Game" event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium in Hiroshima, western Japan, on July 30, 2014.

Baseball stadium covered with green posters for peace

Baseball stadium covered with green posters for peace

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Spectators of a professional baseball game between the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Chunichi Dragons call for peace and nuclear disarmament by holding green posters as part of a "Peace Night Game" event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium in Hiroshima, western Japan, on July 30, 2014.

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

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Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai. She died at the age of 71 on Sept. 25, 2011, at a hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment for cancer, according to her organization the Green Belt Movement.

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai (front L) visiting the A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, escorted by then Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba, in February 2010. Maathai died at the age of 71 on Sept. 25, 2011, at a hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment for cancer, according to her organization the Green Belt Movement.

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai (front R) planting a young tree at a beach in the city of Akita, northeastern Japan, in April 2007. Maathai died at the age of 71 on Sept. 25, 2011, at a hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment for cancer, according to her organization the Green Belt Movement.

65th memorial of nuclear attack on Hiroshima

65th memorial of nuclear attack on Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Baseball fans at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima hold up green posters in an action for peace on the eve of the 65th memorial of the U.S. nuclear attack on Aug. 5, 2010, during a game between the Hiroshima Carp and the Yokohama BayStars.

Tobacconist, newsagent and stationer, 1905

Tobacconist, newsagent and stationer, 1905

A. Green, tobacconist, newsagent and stationer, 1905. Newspaper boards outside the shop proclaim headlines about peace in the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-05. The newsagent stands in the doorway. Unknown location in Britain. Date: 1905

Man in news: Director of film on wheat Norin-10 developer

Man in news: Director of film on wheat Norin-10 developer

Hidetaka Inazuka, film producer and director who directed a film entitled "Norin Ten - The Story of Gonjiro Inazuka," is seen in this photo. Inazuka is a distant relative of Gonjiro (1897-1988), who developed the wheat strain Norin-10 that significantly contributed to the Green Revolution, a spectacular increase in food production and hunger reduction in developing countries led by American scientist Norman Borlaug, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, during the 1960s. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Hiroshima city exchange trees for peace

Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Hiroshima city exchange trees for peace

Hisao Inaba (R), chief priest of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and Teruto Ishida, head of the Hiroshima municipal government's green policy section, exchange lists of gifts on Oct. 9, 2015, in front of a Formosan sweetgum tree, a symbol of peace donated by the Shinto shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, and planted in the Central Park in the western Japanese city. In turn, the Hiroshima city office donated an atomic bomb-exposed phoenix tree to the shrine. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai (front R) planting a young tree at a beach in the city of Akita, northeastern Japan, in April 2007. Maathai died at the age of 71 on Sept. 25, 2011, at a hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment for cancer, according to her organization the Green Belt Movement. (Kyodo)

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai. She died at the age of 71 on Sept. 25, 2011, at a hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment for cancer, according to her organization the Green Belt Movement. (Kyodo)

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai (front L) visiting the A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, escorted by then Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba, in February 2010. Maathai died at the age of 71 on Sept. 25, 2011, at a hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment for cancer, according to her organization the Green Belt Movement. (Kyodo)

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

Kenyan Nobel Prize winner Maathai dies

NAIROBI, Kenya - File photo taken in June 2011 shows Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist Wangari Maathai in the garden of her Nairobi office. Maathai died at the age of 71 on Sept. 25, 2011, at a hospital in the Kenyan capital while undergoing treatment for cancer, according to her organization, the Green Belt Movement. (Kyodo)

65th memorial of nuclear attack on Hiroshima

65th memorial of nuclear attack on Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Baseball fans at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima hold up green posters in an action for peace on the eve of the 65th memorial of the U.S. nuclear attack on Aug. 5, 2010, during a game between the Hiroshima Carp and the Yokohama BayStars. (Kyodo)