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A Walk by the Sea, Paros

In my suitcase, I’d also packed many good intentions. Somehow, my luggage was lost once I saw the sea. It will be a struggle to free myself from this distraction. Should I resist? . .  

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The Phrygian Cap

Giuditta Tavani Arquati’s father had spent much time in papal jails because he sustained the fight for the Roman Republic.  His beliefs were based on secular and republican values and it was in this kind of environment that Giuditta grew … Continue reading

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High Notes and Low Notes

Her mother sung in a choir and her father was an operatic stage manager.  So there is no surprise that Claudia Muzio became an opera singer. Her father’s job kept them on the move.  Although from Italy, Claudia’s family lived … Continue reading

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Bebina Bunny and Alexander von Humboldt

“One curiosity leads to another.”  Bebina Bunny   Recently I read Matteo Farinella’s article “Alexander von Humboldt” where he makes reference to Andrea Wulf’s “The Invention of Nature”.  It was a happy read as I discovered Farinella (illustrator of “Neurocomic”), … Continue reading

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“Adelita or Die Lorelei?”

The Mexican Revolution was not just about Mexico. It was also about other countries that got involved for political aka economical reasons. Paul von Hintze studied at the Naval Academy which eventually led to his becoming an admiral in the German … Continue reading

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