The Aesthetics of Mercantilism: 17th Century Business Casual
Business casual in the 17th century frequently involved, for example, ladies and gentlemen looking for something new and different that didn’t just serve to satisfy basic needs.
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Every war is the result of stupidity – The Thoughts of Martial Philosopher Bruno Orozco LeΓ³n
Bruno Orozco LeΓ³n has been following the martial path for twenty seven years. The former bodyguard and security adviser is now an experienced martial artist and philosopher, the founder of CMBTVS Self Protection System. He shared with The History Avenue his thoughts on martial arts, history, war, writingβ¦
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Intense Colors and a Simple Broom: Early Soviet Propaganda Actions in the 1920s – Editorβs Commentary
Since Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, the rulers always tried to find new ways to communicate their message to their βtarget audience.β But, until the 20th century, this propaganda wasnβt used in a measure like it was used by the totalitarian governments of the 20th century.
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βChallenging but Fulfillingβ: Past, Present, and Future of Peacekeeping Missions – Interview with Dr. Antonio Garcia
We talked with Dr. Garcia about his book βSouth Africa and United Nations Offensive Peacekeeping Operationsβ, history of peacekeeping missions during the Cold War, actual and future challengesβ¦
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Small Details Make Christmas Merrier: 19th Century Seasonal Holidays – Editorβs Comment
Wooden ornaments, classical music, hot drinks, good companyβ¦ Sounds simply perfect! And reminds so much of these old times when people enjoyed holidays in a different way. So, here is some vintage seasonal holidays aestheticsβ¦
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