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Civilians fill the streets of Milan, Italy on April 25, 1945 to celebrate their liberation by Italian partisans from the Nazi German forces and the Fascist regime. Many believe the famous Italian anti-fascist anthem "Bello Ciao" to be associated with World War Two, but the song only gained widespread popularity a few years after the war. Keystone/Getty Images/Hulton Archive hide caption

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How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.

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Roséwave: Simple Pleasures

You asked, we listened: Roséwave is back! Our summer playlist series returns with syrupy sweet songs from the likes of Amerie, Wednesday, Addison Rae, Marvin Gaye.

Roséwave: Simple Pleasures

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Comic book artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity) illustrates the music of Viking's Choice. Horns up! Daniel Warren Johnson hide caption

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Comic book artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity) illustrates the music of Viking&#039;s Choice. Horns up!

Comic book artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity) illustrates the music of Viking's Choice. Horns up!

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Viking's Choice

A mixtape featuring Dark Thoughts' power-punk, Yowie's flippity-flappity prog, Brìghde Chaimbeul's bagpipe drone, Mildred's epic screamo.

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