Observations · Heritage · Society · Paris · Humour
Macron posted an amusing video yesterday in which he chats over FaceTime with a representative of some tribe, apparently answerable to France, and takes into consideration a certain demand of the elder. I did not go into the details; the video, after all, was not recorded for that, but for
Observations · New York · Society
The most interesting thing about the election of a Ugandan-born, half-Gujarati, half-Punjabi Muslim socialist as Mayor of New York is that in the USA the inhabitants of almost 30 of the largest cities can choose their mayors, whereas in Russia, tell me, where else besides Moscow and
Museums · Observations · Heritage · Society · Paris
So the theses that the "professionals" of "organised crime" were "very well prepared" collapse, and give way to the picture of a gang of suburban toughs, apparently of North African origin, who belonged to no special "elite" criminal fraternity of museum thieves
Faith · Observations · Society
Whatever Anyone May Say. ye who are in tribulations and in sorrows, and in sicknesses burdened with many sins but on 4 November, above all - The Feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Architecture · Heritage · Society · Rome
In the centre of Rome, on Largo Corrado Ricci, a medieval tower has collapsed, built around 1238 by the brother of Pope Innocent III as the residence of the powerful Conti di Segni family. Last night one of the workers who had been trapped beneath the rubble died of his
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Architecture · Faith · Art · Observations · Heritage · Society · Paris · Rome
For those who skipped a great many lessons, let me remind you that we began October with an introductory course in alchemy, and then spoke. 📌 about works of art stolen by the Nazis 📌 about the fate of Pompeii after the eruption of Vesuvius 📌 about why one should not refuse Donald
Art · Society · People · Humour
In 1974, one of the most surreal events in the history of modern art took place in Vancouver, when Mr. Peanut, an anthropomorphic groundnut in a top hat and monocle, stood for mayor of the city. Behind this persona stood the artist Vincent Trasov, a member of the art group
Observations · Society · Humour
28 October, Berlin, the Außenwirtschaftstag forum. Germany's Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, declares with commendable frankness: “With our structures, we are currently uncompetitive. Companies are suffering from bureaucracy, expensive energy and an overly generous welfare state.” And how beautifully it all used to sound: “sustainable development, green
Archive · Monarchies · Society · Saint Petersburg
On this day 120 years ago, 17 (30) October 1905, Emperor Nicholas II issued the Supreme Manifesto granting legislative power to the State Duma and establishing the political rights and freedoms of citizens. It proclaimed, in particular: To grant the population the unshakeable foundations of civil liberty, based on the
Museums · Observations · Heritage · Society · Paris · Humour
The director is not coping, but do not worry: a letter has already been written on her behalf. Signed by colleagues, relatives, friends, and grandmother's dog. Fifty-seven people in all. Who they are hardly matters. What matters is that there are many of them. It is a