Monthly Archives: February 2013

Unearthed!

Posted on February 27, 2013 by antidictatura

In 2013, experts identified the remains of King Richard III, one of England’s most notorious rulers. Shakespeare wrote the king as a nephew-killing, hunchbacked villain, but Richard’s real life was a complicated mixture of ambition, ruthlessness and fear.

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The Other Pope Benedict Who Resigned

Posted on February 25, 2013 by antidictatura

Long before Benedict XVI’s resignation, Benedict IX resigned. Benedict IX was one of the youngest (and most notorious) men ever to become pope, and his abuse of power was legendary. He became pope three times and sold the title at … Continue reading →

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Timeline Photos

Posted on February 22, 2013 by antidictatura

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Posted on February 22, 2013 by antidictatura

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Pablo Fanque’s Fair

Posted on February 20, 2013 by antidictatura

The Victorian age offered few opportunities for Black-Britons, making Pablo Fanque’s circus all the more impressive. Born William Darby, he was a talented equestrian performer, acrobat and show-runner. In fact, one Fanque’s playbills inspired John Lennon.

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Okichi, the Tragic Geisha

Posted on February 18, 2013 by antidictatura

Okichi’s story is filled with embellishment and hazy details. Sent to serve Townsend Harris, the first U.S. Consul to Japan, she was shunned after Harris left. Yet Okichi is now honored with an annual festival and has become a national … Continue reading →

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Миф о рыночной экономике

Posted on February 16, 2013 by antidictatura

Меня удивило, что 13 февраля известный экономист и менеджер Сергей Алексашенко неожиданно вступил в полемику со мной, вместо того чтобы прокомментировать горячую новость: накануне суд отклонил его иск на 1 млн рублей к бывшему советнику президента России Андрею Илларионову, сообщившему, … Continue reading →

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В Совет поступило более 30 жалоб осужденных из ИК №33 – Совет по защите прав заключенных

Posted on February 14, 2013 by antidictatura

В Совет по защите прав заключенных поступило более 30 жалоб от осужденных, отбывающих наказание в ИК №33. В переданных “окольными” путями обращениях рассказывается о многочисленных фактах нарушений прав осужденных. В заявлениях (они адресованы президенту Владимиру Путину, Генпрокурору Юрию Чайке, руководителю … Continue reading →

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Walter Potter’s Wild and Wonderful Taxidermy

Posted on February 13, 2013 by antidictatura

By the time he was 19, Potter had preserved and mounted 98 birds. In 1880, his work had grown to a point where it had to be moved to a building, which became his museum. Potter’s museum collection continues to … Continue reading →

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The Fantastic Fitzgeralds

Posted on February 11, 2013 by antidictatura

A week after releasing his debut novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald married Southern Belle Zelda Sayre. But Fitzgerald’s drinking and Zelda’s mental state led to fights, debt and writers’ block. Join Sarah and Holly as they trace the lives of F. … Continue reading →

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