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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Amy
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Saint Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg was founded in 1703 as the capital of the Russian Empire by Peter the Great and the city is replete with attractions 300 years later. At the link are photo galleries of this great city of history.
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Saint Petersburg was founded in 1703 as the capital of the Russian Empire by Peter the Great and the city is replete with attractions 300 years later. At the link are photo galleries of this great city of history.
The Kizhi Island Museum
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A UNESCO Heritage Site - is an open air museum on peasant life and customs in north Russia that includes 83 wooden structures from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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A UNESCO Heritage Site - is an open air museum on peasant life and customs in north Russia that includes 83 wooden structures from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Freudian Addiction
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A very absorbing topic ... in the early days of medicine and psychoanalysis when men of promising brilliance became unwitting addicts to cocaine and other substances through experimentation and the bewildering hubris of ego slain by the soaring warmth of narcotic dilusion.
In this book Sigmund Freud and William Halsted's early careers are explored as they fell under the narco spell and the effect of thus on their seminal contributions.
Read this book - An Anatomy of Addiction by Howard Markel.
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A very absorbing topic ... in the early days of medicine and psychoanalysis when men of promising brilliance became unwitting addicts to cocaine and other substances through experimentation and the bewildering hubris of ego slain by the soaring warmth of narcotic dilusion.
In this book Sigmund Freud and William Halsted's early careers are explored as they fell under the narco spell and the effect of thus on their seminal contributions.
Read this book - An Anatomy of Addiction by Howard Markel.
A World in Antiquity
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Your chance to step into antiquity - cruises to the old world
treasures of the Mediterranean; the Greek islands of gods and heroes; historic Italy, Spain and France; the Byzantine empire - Istanbul, Turkey; the Minoan civilization and more .... experience antiquity - the fun!
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Your chance to step into antiquity - cruises to the old world
treasures of the Mediterranean; the Greek islands of gods and heroes; historic Italy, Spain and France; the Byzantine empire - Istanbul, Turkey; the Minoan civilization and more .... experience antiquity - the fun!
Jackie O.
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A retrospective in iconic style
In what would have been her 82nd year ... a walk on memory's lane swept by imagery. A photographic celebration of Jackie O.
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A retrospective in iconic style
In what would have been her 82nd year ... a walk on memory's lane swept by imagery. A photographic celebration of Jackie O.
the Meander tiara
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Sporty and non-assuming British royal, Zara Phillips married her rugged rugby star Mike Tindall wearing a family heirloom of historic significance.
The Meander tiara of a classic Greek key pattern was inspired by the marriage of Princess Alice of Batternberg to Prince Andrew of Greece, father of Zara's grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh. Princess Elizabeth was gifted the silver headpiece from her mother-in-law in 1947 for a wedding gift. In turn, then Queen, Elizabeth II gave the piece to the Princess Royal in 1972 who lent it to her daughter, Zara, on her wedding day.
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Sporty and non-assuming British royal, Zara Phillips married her rugged rugby star Mike Tindall wearing a family heirloom of historic significance.
The Meander tiara of a classic Greek key pattern was inspired by the marriage of Princess Alice of Batternberg to Prince Andrew of Greece, father of Zara's grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh. Princess Elizabeth was gifted the silver headpiece from her mother-in-law in 1947 for a wedding gift. In turn, then Queen, Elizabeth II gave the piece to the Princess Royal in 1972 who lent it to her daughter, Zara, on her wedding day.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
The Greatest Racehorse in History
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SECRETARIAT - the greatest racehorse in history ruled the sport world in 1972 and 1973 and holds the unbeatable record of 37 years at the Belmont Stakes having won with 31 lengths. And that win is still unheard of today. Secretariat's phenomenal career followed another mythically great racer, Seabiscuit, who bolstered the spirit and hope of Americans during the Great Depression.
In 2010 the wonderful and beautiful Diane Lane played the racing phenom's owner Penny Chenery, a woman of unmatched courage of faith, with costars John Malkovich as trainer Lucien Laurin and Nelson Ellis who played the great groomer of superstar racehorses Eddie Sweat - Nelson currently plays the singularly entertaining role of Lafayette on HBOs True Blood. Not to be left out, Secretariat's sterling rider Ron Turcotte. Anyone or anything in the periphery of this great specimen is and will alwys be great themselves. To the legacy of a tremendous animal ... never forgotten. And of course I love all my animals unreservedly.Life.com
Saratoga - the heart of horse racinghttp://www.life.com/gallery/45581/saratoga-horse-racings-heart?xid=newsletter#index/0
Great Racehorses
The Jockeys
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
When mothers were their daughters
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
amy winehouse
amy winehouse
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NO THIRD ALBUM! AMY AMY AMY?
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I sucked my breath - slumped - then stiffened - when Amy's BREAKING NEWS headline jerkily scrolled up my screen.
A dream is dead.
This will be the day when Amy Jade Winehouse died - Saturday, 23 July 2011 and her legend was reborn. She was a brilliant artist in life and a rarefiled musical genius in death.
Amy once mused on joining that etheral club of musical greatness - the rare rank of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Mama Cass, Mary Carpenter, Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley ....
now Amy is one of that rare rank too.
My wail ... AMY AMY AMY! NO THIRD ALBUM?
http://www.people.com/people/amy_winehouse/photos#20709716
http://www.life.com/gallery/23279/amy-winehouse-healthier-days#index/0
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I sucked my breath - slumped - then stiffened - when Amy's BREAKING NEWS headline jerkily scrolled up my screen.
A dream is dead.
This will be the day when Amy Jade Winehouse died - Saturday, 23 July 2011 and her legend was reborn. She was a brilliant artist in life and a rarefiled musical genius in death.
Amy once mused on joining that etheral club of musical greatness - the rare rank of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Mama Cass, Mary Carpenter, Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley ....
now Amy is one of that rare rank too.
My wail ... AMY AMY AMY! NO THIRD ALBUM?
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FROZEN IN TIME FOREVER 27.
http://www.life.com/gallery/23279/amy-winehouse-healthier-days#index/0
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That Wonderful Dress ...
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to be displayed in all its treasured, wonderous beauty .
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to be displayed in all its treasured, wonderous beauty .
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Made in the USA
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The automobile was born in Europe in the 19th century then the American obsession led to a century of US innovation.
The automobile was born in Europe in the 19th century then the American obsession led to a century of US innovation.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Biblical City of David?
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Archaeologists believe they have found the ancient City of David that spanned from Egypt to the Euphrates and is evidence that the powerful 10th Century BC kingdom named for Israel's second king did exist. The ancient Jewish empire was described in the Bible as the first Jewish state referenced in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Archeologists have disputed and still question the site's veracity while historians caution that this site is at the formative phase of what became the powerful state of Judah.
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Archaeologists believe they have found the ancient City of David that spanned from Egypt to the Euphrates and is evidence that the powerful 10th Century BC kingdom named for Israel's second king did exist. The ancient Jewish empire was described in the Bible as the first Jewish state referenced in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Archeologists have disputed and still question the site's veracity while historians caution that this site is at the formative phase of what became the powerful state of Judah.
London Street Photography
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London photography ... vintage b&w nostalgia ... see subects in London in the 1960s and 70s.
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London photography ... vintage b&w nostalgia ... see subects in London in the 1960s and 70s.
Kennedy Compound Conundrum
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The Kennedy clan first fell for Martha's Vineyard in 1926 when Joseph and Rose rented a summer cottage there - years later they bought the main house property for thier bulging family. Twenty years later, brothers JFK and RFK bought adjacent houses and expanded the compound.
Edward Kennedy had made the main house his home while RFK's widow Ethel still lives in another on the compound. Now a troubling crossroads looms as Ted Kennedy's heirs consider transfering the main house for ownsership by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for use as an institute or museum.
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The Kennedy clan first fell for Martha's Vineyard in 1926 when Joseph and Rose rented a summer cottage there - years later they bought the main house property for thier bulging family. Twenty years later, brothers JFK and RFK bought adjacent houses and expanded the compound.
Edward Kennedy had made the main house his home while RFK's widow Ethel still lives in another on the compound. Now a troubling crossroads looms as Ted Kennedy's heirs consider transfering the main house for ownsership by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for use as an institute or museum.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Jane Austen
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A hand written Jane Austen manuscript "The Watsons" has sold in excess of three times its expected price for 1.3 million at Sotheby's. It is the only handwritten Austen manuscript and is therefore of unique value to her fans.
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A hand written Jane Austen manuscript "The Watsons" has sold in excess of three times its expected price for 1.3 million at Sotheby's. It is the only handwritten Austen manuscript and is therefore of unique value to her fans.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Missing Masterpiece
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A zealous day it is for miscreants in history as a lost Michelangelo masterpiece is found hanging on the wall of Oxford's student hall of residence, rumoured to be valued at 100 million pounds, the mid-sixteenth century work likely hung there for 30 years.
A zealous day it is for miscreants in history as a lost Michelangelo masterpiece is found hanging on the wall of Oxford's student hall of residence, rumoured to be valued at 100 million pounds, the mid-sixteenth century work likely hung there for 30 years.
Another arrest in history
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An illegal dig near Lake Nemi, south of Rome reveals a giant statue of hated Roman emperor Caligula - the site may have been the location of one of his imperial palaces.
The "tomb-raiders" have been arrested.
The statue, covered by dirt for over 2000 years is of a robed man on a throne reminiscent of the Greek god Zeus. The statue is shod in the 'caliga' shoes that were worn by Roman legionnaires for which Caligula was called.
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus reigned from 37 to 41 AD.
An illegal dig near Lake Nemi, south of Rome reveals a giant statue of hated Roman emperor Caligula - the site may have been the location of one of his imperial palaces.
The "tomb-raiders" have been arrested.
The statue, covered by dirt for over 2000 years is of a robed man on a throne reminiscent of the Greek god Zeus. The statue is shod in the 'caliga' shoes that were worn by Roman legionnaires for which Caligula was called.
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus reigned from 37 to 41 AD.
Two Moments, Two Photograghs, Thirty Years
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A moment 30 years ago between father and son at the first shuttle launch is recreated 30 years later at the final launch. Lovely when nice moments are captured for posterity. Love it!
A moment 30 years ago between father and son at the first shuttle launch is recreated 30 years later at the final launch. Lovely when nice moments are captured for posterity. Love it!
History Theft!
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A published presidential historian is charged with stealing documents from the Maryland Historical Society - 60 documents worth millions including papers worth US$300,000 signed by President Abraham Lincoln; inaugural invitations valued at US$500,000 and a signed Washington monument commemoration worth US$100,000.
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A published presidential historian is charged with stealing documents from the Maryland Historical Society - 60 documents worth millions including papers worth US$300,000 signed by President Abraham Lincoln; inaugural invitations valued at US$500,000 and a signed Washington monument commemoration worth US$100,000.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Holly Golightly is 50!
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See the exclusive trailer on Blu-ray of a special 50th anniversary edition of Breakfast at Tiffany's.
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Holly Golightly is 50!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
L.A. Crime
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50 Crime Stories since 1903 at the L.A. Times - click through a virtual archive of my other great interest after history - crime - often found together.
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50 Crime Stories since 1903 at the L.A. Times - click through a virtual archive of my other great interest after history - crime - often found together.
Betty Ford
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The courageous lady, Betty Ford, passed away days ago. RIP. To another great soul who made her every days count for so much!
The courageous lady, Betty Ford, passed away days ago. RIP. To another great soul who made her every days count for so much!
Planking
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Oh Lord....
Here we go - the Planking Craze sweeping the world of the dim-witted has recently been criticized as racist impertinence ...
Because slaves sold through the middle passage were forced into that position and chained to the floor of the ships' holds as they were transported across the Atlantic. The experience must have been horrific.
What do you think? It may be an exercise in insensitivity but these dim wits had no idea and definately know no history!
Oh Lord....
Here we go - the Planking Craze sweeping the world of the dim-witted has recently been criticized as racist impertinence ...
Because slaves sold through the middle passage were forced into that position and chained to the floor of the ships' holds as they were transported across the Atlantic. The experience must have been horrific.
What do you think? It may be an exercise in insensitivity but these dim wits had no idea and definately know no history!
Schindler's List
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Oskar Schindler's list ... saved the lives of 1,200 European Jews from the gas chambers of Nazi concentration camps and is one of the most famous records of the second world war. A legal battle has erupted as a collector plans to sell the list while Schindler's heir insists it belongs in a museum....I agree!
Oskar Schindler's list ... saved the lives of 1,200 European Jews from the gas chambers of Nazi concentration camps and is one of the most famous records of the second world war. A legal battle has erupted as a collector plans to sell the list while Schindler's heir insists it belongs in a museum....I agree!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Machu Picchu
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Contemporary knowledge celebrates the discovery of Peru's Machu Picchu in 1911 by an American. Revisionist history acknowledges the Incan citadel was known of before the American find. Thankfully, artifacts encopted by Northern neighbours have been returned to Peru in their rightful place of honour within the ancient city.
make the most Machu Picchu
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/07/21/machu.picchu.tips/index.html?iref=obinsite
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Contemporary knowledge celebrates the discovery of Peru's Machu Picchu in 1911 by an American. Revisionist history acknowledges the Incan citadel was known of before the American find. Thankfully, artifacts encopted by Northern neighbours have been returned to Peru in their rightful place of honour within the ancient city.
make the most Machu Picchu
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/07/21/machu.picchu.tips/index.html?iref=obinsite
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Caravan Travel
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The golden-age of caravan travel!
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The golden-age of caravan travel!
when high-rolling wealthy in-crowd made history
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John Aspinall, John Burke and Aspinall's mother Mary, Lady Osborne - the grandmother of British Chancellor George Osborne. Their illegal gaming club led to their arrest in 1958 in contravention of the 1854 Gaming Act. The landmark case led to a changing of the law and founding of the Clermont Club in London for the wealthy.
Very interesting.
John Aspinall, John Burke and Aspinall's mother Mary, Lady Osborne - the grandmother of British Chancellor George Osborne. Their illegal gaming club led to their arrest in 1958 in contravention of the 1854 Gaming Act. The landmark case led to a changing of the law and founding of the Clermont Club in London for the wealthy.
Very interesting.
Glamour of the Gods: Hollywood Portraits
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Never-before-seen collection of photographs of the screen gods of the 1920s and 1940s go on exhibition in London at the National Portrait Gallery.
Glamour of Gods: Hollywood Portraits
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Never-before-seen collection of photographs of the screen gods of the 1920s and 1940s go on exhibition in London at the National Portrait Gallery.
Glamour of Gods: Hollywood Portraits
Bette Davis
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One of the greatest acts of movie history delivered as only Bette Davis could as the indomitable Margo Channing in All About Eve. YOU gotta see it.
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One of the greatest acts of movie history delivered as only Bette Davis could as the indomitable Margo Channing in All About Eve. YOU gotta see it.
Vintage Vogue
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Vinvtage Vogue 1975! Take the time! You'll love it!
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Vinvtage Vogue 1975! Take the time! You'll love it!
the happening 1920s
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Here it is! Proof of the happening and hippy cool of the 1920s ... a long, long list of words that generation of youth added to the vernacular vocabulary of English speakers everywhere and the words are still cool too!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Classic Movie Bikinis
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See famous bikini moments - all are classics and some are historically so.
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See famous bikini moments - all are classics and some are historically so.
A Victorian Murder
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A gruesome 1879 murder mystery unravels with the unearthing of a skull. Although the murderer was convicted the whole sordid tale was unknown.
"This is a fascinating case and a good example of how good old-fashioned detective work, historical records and technological advances came together to solve the 'Barnes mystery'. Chief Superintendent Clive Chalk
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A gruesome 1879 murder mystery unravels with the unearthing of a skull. Although the murderer was convicted the whole sordid tale was unknown.
"This is a fascinating case and a good example of how good old-fashioned detective work, historical records and technological advances came together to solve the 'Barnes mystery'. Chief Superintendent Clive Chalk
Hindu gold
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WOWZA!
Newly uncovered gold statues have been uncovered in a 16th century Hindu Temple ... worth $22 billion!!
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WOWZA!
Newly uncovered gold statues have been uncovered in a 16th century Hindu Temple ... worth $22 billion!!
Famous Treasure Wreck
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A Spanish Galleon, the Atocha, was laden with gold and silver from the new world when it sunk in 1622 having broken up in a hurricane. The uber famous wreck has yielded more than 100,000 Spanish silver coins, known as 'pieces of eight' - haul included 40 tonnes of gold and silver and Colombian emeralds. Other artifacts have been discovered additonally.
Hundreds of years of water currents and hurricanes has spread the dimensions of the wreck but divers expect they are on the right track and expect to find more treasure in this $500 million enterprise.
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A Spanish Galleon, the Atocha, was laden with gold and silver from the new world when it sunk in 1622 having broken up in a hurricane. The uber famous wreck has yielded more than 100,000 Spanish silver coins, known as 'pieces of eight' - haul included 40 tonnes of gold and silver and Colombian emeralds. Other artifacts have been discovered additonally.
Hundreds of years of water currents and hurricanes has spread the dimensions of the wreck but divers expect they are on the right track and expect to find more treasure in this $500 million enterprise.
Archduke Otto von Hapsburg
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Archduke Otto von Hapsburg was born in 1912 and became head of the imperial House of Hapsburg after his father's death in 1922. They were rulers of the Austro-Hungarian empire abolished after the first world war.
Though he lived a life of exile he made every day count.
Also known as Otto Hapsburg-Lothringen, he was the eldest son of the last Austrian Emperor. He was an opponent of the Nazis annexation of Austria in 1938 and played a pivotal role in European resistance of communist rule.
To a life of peace, well lived. R.I.P.
Archduke Otto von Hapsburg was born in 1912 and became head of the imperial House of Hapsburg after his father's death in 1922. They were rulers of the Austro-Hungarian empire abolished after the first world war.
Though he lived a life of exile he made every day count.
Also known as Otto Hapsburg-Lothringen, he was the eldest son of the last Austrian Emperor. He was an opponent of the Nazis annexation of Austria in 1938 and played a pivotal role in European resistance of communist rule.
To a life of peace, well lived. R.I.P.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Vintage 'ghost car'
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The plexiglass car built in 1939 by General Motors - the Pontiac Deluxe six - was the first transparent car made in America. Only two were made and is believed to be the last of its kind.
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The plexiglass car built in 1939 by General Motors - the Pontiac Deluxe six - was the first transparent car made in America. Only two were made and is believed to be the last of its kind.
Hemingway
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The mystery of Ernest Hemingway's death has plagued the bewildered for fifty years - was his suicide driven by depression or being terrified of the CIA?
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The mystery of Ernest Hemingway's death has plagued the bewildered for fifty years - was his suicide driven by depression or being terrified of the CIA?
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