Intense Colors and a Simple Broom: Early Soviet Propaganda Actions in the 1920s – Editorâs Commentary
Since Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, the rulers always tried to find new ways to communicate their message to their âtarget audience.â But, until the 20th century, this propaganda wasnât used in a measure like it was used by the totalitarian governments of the 20th century.
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Eric Bloodaxe (1): The Last King of Northumbriaâs Ouster from Norway
Eric âBloodaxeâ Haraldsson (c. 885-954), the last king of Northumbria â a realm the Vikings usurped after the invasion and conquest of much of England by the Great Heathen Army between the years 867 and 872AD, was one of Norwegian king Harald Fairhairâs many sons sired from nine wives.
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âChallenging but Fulfillingâ: Past, Present, and Future of Peacekeeping Missions – Interview with Dr. Antonio Garcia
We talked with Dr. Garcia about his book âSouth Africa and United Nations Offensive Peacekeeping Operationsâ, history of peacekeeping missions during the Cold War, actual and future challengesâŚ
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Small Details Make Christmas Merrier: 19th Century Seasonal Holidays – Editorâs Comment
Wooden ornaments, classical music, hot drinks, good company⌠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 aestheticsâŚ
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Everyone Loved Him – Daring and Sassy Highwayman during Romanticism
So, why was the figure of the bandit or highwayman so popular? Well, these were different times, and as any time shapes the tastes and preferences of the individual, so did the Age of Romanticism.
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