Faith · Books · Society
Article 12 of the 1936 Soviet Constitution contains a direct quotation from the Bible. He who does not work, neither shall he eat. These are the words of the Apostle Paul from the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians, literally: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you:
Architecture · The East · Monarchies · Heritage · Society
A cannonball fired by Ottoman troops during the siege of Nice in 1543 is still embedded in the wall of a residential building in the city. How did it come to be there? The Turkish siege of Nice was one of many operations of the Franco-Ottoman military alliance against
Aristocracy · Books · Society
Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais's play "The Mad Day, or The Marriage of Figaro", on which the opera was based, was banned by the censors for its social criticism. The play mocked the aristocracy and demonstrated the servant's superiority over his master. With the French
Faith · Observations · Society
And the Light Shineth in Darkness, and the Darkness Comprehended It Not. Gospel of John 1:5 I offer my most heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this monstrous, inhuman act of terror, and to their families and friends. Hold fast, my dear compatriots, do not lose heart in
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I don't understand why everyone on Telegram suddenly started posting about the death of King Charles III. Clearly, people want views, but there has been no official announcement of the monarch's death. Rumours that Charles was dead began circulating in earnest as early as 17 March.
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On 18 March 1913 King George I of Greece, who had ruled the country for 50 years, was shot dead. He was killed at the height of the military confrontation with Turkey, from which Greece had, over the years of George's reign, succeeded in winning back substantial territories.
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The Vatican reports that the Bishop of Rome enters the twelfth year of his pontificate in a dark hour, when the fate of humanity lies in the hands of rulers unable to weigh the consequences of their decisions, who appear to be surrendering to the inevitability of war. We, for
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The Vakhtangov Theatre has paid tribute to Rimas Tuminas, who died on 6 March at the age of 72. Tuminas was artistic director of the Yevgeny Vakhtangov Moscow Theatre from 2007 to 2022
Monarchies · Mores · Society
One of the most costly and pointless state meetings in history took place in June 1520 between the young King Henry VIII and King Francis I, on the very edge of English territory, between the castles of Guînes and Ardres. The sovereigns arrived with retinues of 12,000 people. The
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In 1790s France, more than 50 women's clubs were active, in which members could discuss politics and speak on matters of public importance. The revolutionary women's club met twice a week to read out the minutes of the sittings of the national congress and to discuss
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Virginia Woolf, A Room of One's Own. Dear women! Never give up! Happy holiday!