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Mary, Queen of Scots continues to intrigue both historians and the general public - but the story of her mother, Marie de Guise, is much less well known. A political power in her own right, she was born into the powerful and ambitious Lorraine family, spending her formative years at the dazzling, licentious court of François I. Although briefly courted by Henry VIII, she instead married his nephew, James V of Scotland, in 1538.

No one, from economists to bankers to politicians, has been able to quantify exactly how much of the world's assets are currently hidden - until now. Gabriel Zucman is the first economist to offer reliable insight into the actual extent of the world's money held in tax havens. And it's staggering. In The Hidden Wealth of Nations, Zucman offers an inventive and sophisticated approach to quantifying how big the problem is, how tax havens work and are organized, and how we can begin to approach a solution.

The Synthetic Drug Kush: What is Kush? Kush, as a street drug, refers to a synthetic substance that has become highly prevalent and dangerous, particularly in West Africa. This drug should not be confused with the well-known cannabis strain of the same name. Instead, Kush is a blend of various harmful substances, including synthetic cannabinoids, fentanyl, tramadol, and other chemicals. It is often manufactured in makeshift labs and sold illegally, leading to severe health and social consequences for its users. The term "Kush" is believed to have originated from the name of a popular cannabis ...

Abi Amir Muhammad, su nombre verdadero, es una de aquellas figuras de la historia española que gracias a su celo fanático, su escasez de escrúpulos, su furor contra la cristiandad, pero también sus notables dotes de estadista y gobernante, han trascendido del terreno de la realidad al mito o viceversa al quedar su huella grabada en el acerbo colectivo español.

El llamado 'Azote de Dios', fue el último y más poderoso caudillo de los hunos, tribu procedente probablemente de Asia, cuyas posesiones se extendían desde la Europa Central hasta el Mar Negro, y desde el río Danubio hasta el mar Báltico. Su fama de hombre cruel, sanguinario y guerrero, pero a la vez inteligente y estadista, maravillaron a los europeos antiguos.