Monthly Archives: November 2012

A Comanche Story: Cynthia Ann Parker, Part 1

Posted on November 28, 2012 by antidictatura

A Comanche raiding party kidnapped Cynthia Ann when she was 9 years old. She lived with Comanche parents, marrying a war chief and having children. But her family never stopped searching for her. As word of her story spread, her … Continue reading →

Posted in война, Uncategorized, war | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq, Part 2

Posted on November 26, 2012 by antidictatura

Part 2 of this series follows Gertrude Bell on her adventures after World War I begins. The British army asked her to help them retain their influence in the Middle East. But how did she get from there to helping … Continue reading →

Posted in война, Uncategorized, war | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The True Story of the Chevalier d’Eon: Part 2

Posted on November 26, 2012 by antidictatura

Upset with the prospect of a demotion, the Chevalier d’Eon published his diplomatic correspondence. Worried that d’Eon might reveal the King’s Secret, Louis XV  desperately negotiated d’Eon’s return — with one catch: the Chevalier had to become a woman.

Posted in король, king, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq

Posted on November 19, 2012 by antidictatura

Gertrude Bell was the first woman to graduate with a First in Modern History from Oxford. Instead of marrying young, she went to Persia. Inspired, she traveled across the Middle East on numerous exploratory treks. But would it last in … Continue reading →

Posted in война, Uncategorized, war | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The True Story of the Chevalier d’Eon: Part 1

Posted on November 14, 2012 by antidictatura

Recently, London’s National Portrait Gallery acquired a portrait of the Chevalier d’Eon, the first oil painting in its collection to feature a man in women’s clothing. Learn how Louis XV’s underground foreign policy led d’Eon to acquire a female identity.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Johann Dippel and the Elixir of Life

Posted on November 12, 2012 by antidictatura

Johann Konrad Dippel was born in 1673 at Frankenstein Castle. Originally a theology student, Dippel began dabbling in chemistry, medicine and alchemy. Today he’s remembered for creating a panacea that was used on a variety of ailments. How did he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Who was Tokyo Rose?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by antidictatura

During World War II, Allied troops often listened to Japanese propaganda, and they nick-named the English-speaking, female broadcasters “Tokyo Rose.” After the war, the hunt to find them was on — and Iva d’Aquino found herself on trial for treason.

Posted in война, король, king, Uncategorized, war | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie

Posted on November 5, 2012 by antidictatura

In December of 1926, Agatha Christie left her home and vanished: Police found her car crashed and abandoned. An 11-day manhunt commenced and speculation ran rampant — but when she was finally found – alive – there were more questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Наша полиция нас бережет

Posted on November 2, 2012 by antidictatura

Итак, "вампирское дело", родившееся в воспаленном воображении московских полицаев, растаяло в ярком свете многочисленных видеосюжетов, запечатлевших сцену моего задержания у Хамовнического суда 17 августа. И.о. руководителя следственного отдела по району Хамовники Следственного управления по Центральному административному округу Главного следственного управления … Continue reading →

Posted in Гарри Каспаров, Kasparov, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment