Prince Metternich: Europeâs Ultimate Diplomat
Prince Metternichâs career spanned decades, culminating in his role as Austriaâs Foreign Minister and later Chancellor.
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Art Nouveau Posters and the Dawn of Modern Advertising
The success of Art Nouveau posters lay in their skillful merge of artistry and messaging.
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Apicius and the Secrets of Long-Lasting Ancient Roman Food
The governance of food supplies was an indispensable part of the Ancient Roman lifestyle. And it is today too, but today it is much easier with electricity, smart fridges, and other benefits of modern technology. But back then, it was different with Ancient Roman food.
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The Clandestine Nature of Dead Drops
Somewhere in Western Europe, 1977 In a peaceful neighborhood of some Western European city, there was a building. It wasnât luxurious, but the second floor had a nice little balcony. Above the flower pots, where green leaves that soaked up the summer sun, there were also almost always white towels drying on the clothes line. […]
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Why True Leaders Are Forged, Not Manufactured
Sometimes brilliant leaders emerge in war; others excel in planning and administration. In the same way, there are some brilliant football players and coaches â and many average ones.
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