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- Un profesor particular para reforzar la formación de tus hijos By : David Primo
Las ventajas de un profesor particular y de las clases a domicilio para que tus hijos reciban una buena educación y no se queden descolgados en el colegio. - The History of Pillows By : Robert D. Thomson
Everyone loves a good comfy pillow. Pillows have become a ubiquitous piece of every household today and are considered indispensable for almost every human being on the planet. - The art of paper folding - The Origami history By : Victor Torrealba
Origami is the Japanese art of paperfolding. "Ori" is the Japanese word for folding and "kami" is the Japanese word for paper. That is how origami acquired its name. In this article read part of the awesome history of the Origami - Jewelry and renaissance-00-6466 By : tate
RENAISSANCE TO REVOLUTION
Renaissance
Jewelry of the Renaissance period was influenced by the renewed interest in the culture and arts of ancient Greece and Rome - Vikings and jewellery-00-6464 By : tate
Germanic
The spread of Germanic fashions throughout Europe can be attributed both to the number> - The endelible history of the POW/MIA Flag By : Flag Daddy
The true history of the POW/MIA flag is astounding. It's a true honer and memorial to those who have served and were either a prisoner of war or missing in action. - The American Revolutionary War By : Robert D. Thomson
The American Revolutionary War or American War of Independence lasted from 1775 to 1783. It was at first a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its former British colonies in North America however, it soon became a global war between many European great powers. - This is the Modern Nazis, operating sound in theRoanoke Valley By : D C Graham
This is the story of the murder of Earl Bramblett by the New Nazis in our society. They are imbedded in America - Bedfordshire: the Spy Capital of World War II-00-5319 By : 4Ps--Marketing
Groucho Marx famously quipped that ‘there’s no such thing as military intelligence’, but there can be no doubt the work of Allied intelligence in the Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire area during World War II played a crucial part in defeating Nazi Germany and its Axis partners. - Toys of the generations!-00-5313 By : chuck
In the 1920’s popular toys, which some of are still around today, were teddy bears, raggedy Ann dolls, crayola crayons Ruben variety which were washable and - political ramble- jeff beck style-00-5268 By : chuck
Politics is mainly the method and process of taking decisions for the group. The word politics integrates all the domestic and international policies. These - Mother Teresa ramble-00-5227 By : chuck
Mother Teresa was born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, on August 27, 1910, the map of the heavens at her birth has the following stellar signature: Sagittarius, - Federal ramble, 007 style.-00-5214 By : chuck
In this article, we will discuss A few things about the main advantages of federalism as a legal order, and look closely at the main reasons for its growing - From the Roaring Twenties to Rock n' Roll-00-5204 By : chuck
Music is an essential part of history.
The roaring 20’s. The age of Jazz. Jazz was very popular in the 20’s, along with a great Jazz artist named Louis - Evaluation of the Book, Three Trailers Down By : D. Chandler Graham
This is a sequel to Smoke and Murders but a stand alone novel. You don't need to read Smoke and Murders to enjoy it but you will probably wind up buying Smoke and Murders to see what preceeded all these events. - The History of Popcorn Poppers By : Robert D. Thomson
Popcorn has been known for at least 5,000 years. South American Indians ate it, made beer with it, and created a god to worship for its continued blessings upon them. - The Three Sage Kings and the Five Legendary Emperors By : fongsuimy
Suiren, Fuxi and Shennong are known as the Three Sage Kings. They are the leaders of their time and they made many contributions and sacrifices to improve the lives of the people.
Suiren was the first and he supposedly lived about 18,000 years ago. His greatest contribution was the art of making fir - Rising Popularity of Anime in the Western World By : Robert D. Thomson
Maybe it is time you got to know why each kid on the block wants to watch Pokémon and other similar cartoons, more commonly, Anime. It’s true – Anime is soon going to be one of the most popular animations especially because of its popularity in the western world - Amazing History of Anime By : Robert D. Thomson
Have you ever wondered why anime DVD’s are getting so popular these days? So popular that every second child wants a Pokémon or Dragon Ballz movie DVD in his collection? Needless to say, these animes have an interesting history behind them which is almost a century old. - Die Reise in die Zeit der Inka By : Poldi Hofer
Peru ist riesengroßes Gebirgsland in Südamerika. In Peru kann man auf die Spuren der Inkas und anderer älterer Völker gehen. Peru ist das Land, wo man die Geschichte der Menschheit, der Natur und der Tiere entdecken kann. Schon viele Touristen haben Peru für sich entdeckt, nun sollten auch Sie dieses einmalige Land erleben und kennenlernen. - Dubai Culture and Women - Do's and Don'ts By : Robert D. Thomson
This is a helpful guide to explain some of the intricacies of culture in Dubai where related to interaction with women. - Introduction to Spanish La Liga By : Robert D. Thomson
For those of you who are familiar with English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga starts a few weeks later and ends later for each season. Some popular clubs of La Liga includes Real Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. - How to Prepare a Military Vehicle Restoration Project By : Robert D. Thomson
As much as possible, buy high-quality tools so that you won’t experience problems during the restoration process. The tools play a big part in the restoration process. In case the tools you use are not good enough and become damaged in the middle of the restoration process, you will surely experience delay and unnecessary interruptions. - How to Draw a Military Vehicle By : Robert D. Thomson
A military army tank is one of the most common types of military vehicles. - How to Make a Military Vehicle Miniature Model By : Robert D. Thomson
A miniature model is an exact replica of something – their only difference is the size and the materials that they are made of. - Cruises to Russia - the best way to travel in Russia By : Robert D. Thomson
Russia is one of the top tourist destinations on our planet. Because it is so large, one of the best ways to visit Russia is on River Cruise Russia and here is why... - Nichts ist unmöglich By : Silke HOffmann
Maurits Cornelis Escher war ein niederländischer Künstler und Grafiker. Besser bekannt als M.C. Escher wurde dieser vor allem durch seine Darstellung unmöglicher Figuren bekannt. - Why go to Moscow By : Robert D. Thomson
There are many great destinations in the world, but some are truly special. One of the least travelled destinations is Moscow. Why should you travel to Moscow? - History of premierr league By : Majid
he Arts Premier Conference was conferred the right to negotiate programme and sponsorship agreement, which was an must interval towards mercantile independency. - Do you know history of Bend, Oregon? By : Kendy Smith
Bend is a city Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. Trappers and explorers followed what is now called the Deschutes River to come to the Bend area back in the day. The name, originally named Riviere des Chutes or Riviere aux Chutes, came from a great number of waterfalls explorers came upon following the river through central Oregon. - Do you know about historic town of Cape Girardeau, Missouri? By : Kendy Smith
Cape Girardeau is a located in county of the same name in Missouri. The lovely, graceful, historic town of Cape Girardeau is located just over 100 miles south of Missouri's largest city, St. Louis. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Cape Girardeau is the site of the largest port on the might river between St. Louis and Memphis. Thus, throughout its storied history, Cape Girardeau has played a significant role in transport and commerce. - History of Ancient Egypt Simplified By : Robert D. Thomson
The long past Egyptian civilization is a fascinating one, and you will be hard pressed to find someone to disagree with you. Ancient Egypt in modern terminology is located in Africa, at the northwest corner. - How Freshwater Cultured Pearls Began By : Robert D. Thomson
The article summarizes how freshwater cultured pearls began, their history and current situation. - 1983, das Jahr des Hitler Tagebücher Betrugs By : Dieter Beck
Über Schwindel, Fälschung, Karriere und kurzer Erfolg, handelt die kurze aber skandalöse Geschichte der Hitler Tagebücher. Vor 25 Jahren sollte ein angeblicher Fund die Geschichte Deutschlands ändern. Ein wertvoller Fund sollte Gerd Heidemann zum besten Reporter Deutschlands machen. - Longmont Colorado By : Robert D. Thomson
Longmont, Colorado is the 13th largest city in Colorado. It is located 31 miles northwest of Denver. The name comes from Longs Peak, which is a mountain located in Colorado and mont from the French word meaning mountain. - Finding the history of Watsonville, California By : Kendy Smith
Watsonville is a city Santa Cruz County, California, United States. Human existence extends back as far as 10,000 years in the history of Watsonville, California. Costanoans were the first indigenous people to the area. Near streams and down by the bay remains of ancient camping areas have been discovered. - The history of city of oaks-Raleigh North Carolina By : Kendy Smith
As you know, Raleigh is the capital of State of North Carolina. This city is known as a city of oaks for its many oak trees. The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh and more than 365,000 people call it home. There are plenty of trees to be found in this beautiful part of the world. Most of them are oaks and pines. Since 1782 it has been the county seat in addition to being the state capital. In fact, the entire city of Raleigh was designed for the sole purpose of meeting the political needs of the legislators. - Woman in history. By : elakelak
Woman in history. - Braveheart a Lie? Hollywood Debunked! Real Highlanders Battled With Lochaber Axe By : Hamish McCurry
Dispelling the Hollywood myths about Highlanders and their weapons, including details about the Lochaber Axe, its history, uses, and more. - History of Gymnastics. By : elakelak
History of Gymnastics. - History of US Consulate in Chiang Mai By : lar
Not all office buildings are merely brick and mortar. Some buildings have class and character and deserve to be recognized. The U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is one such building. - The True Story of The American Independence By : Slavco Stefanoski
Looking back in 1775, King George III was at Buckingham Palace, sitting in wistful mood on his commode. His 13 year old son Prince George , was sitting on the floor nearby, otherwise occupied with the 18th century equivalent of Game Boy: a model soldier with a rifle sat on a model elephant, shooting at a model tiger two planks of wood away. - Robert Walpole's political style stabilized Great Britain in the 18th Century By : Daniel
Robert Walpole was a British Statesman whose was one of the central figures of 18th Century Great Britain. He is considered as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. He has headed various government offices, played so many roles and finally attained the status of the first ‘Prime Minister’ of Great Britain. He became the First Lord of the Treasury and the Chancellor of Exchequer. He was a strong and undisputed leader of the Cabinet. His governance period was a powerful era in British history. He held various posts from 1721-1742 and his administration was the longest administration. - London – Let’s Take A Look Back In Time By : john
London has such a long and varied history that’s it’s difficult to summarise it for you quickly, but I’ll have a go. - Life As A Child In Germany During World War Ii By : Evelyn Whitaker
This may be a touchy subject for many to read, but some of the things I'm about to tell you is real and a part of life many of us don't want to hear.
Although there are many articles published about World War II in Germany, not too many touch on the personal aspect of what it was like growing up as a child during the war. For those of you that are interested, this article may be for you. - The Arlberg Kandahar By : Roberto
The Arlberg Kandahar men's downhill takes place successively at Saint Anton (Austria), Garmisch Partenkirschen (Germany) and, since 1948, Chamonix (France). A selection of internationally renowned ski resorts hosting one of the greatest events on the international ski racing circuit. This legendary race has become the main sporting event in Chamonix, and is one of the reasons for the valley's celebrated skiing reputation. - American Democracy By : Gabriel
Abraham Lincoln, one of the best-loved and most respected of America’s presidents, said that the United States had a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” No one has formulated a better way the ideals of the American political system as Americans understand it. The Constitution, laws and traditions of the United States give the people the right to determine who will be the leader of their nation, who will make the laws and what the laws will be. The people have the power to change the system. The Constitution guarantees individual freedom to all. - American Indians By : Gabriel
Because Indians lived in scattered groups and had little contact with each other, they developed different cultures. They spoke over 1000 different languages, wore different types of clothes and made their living in different ways. Indians who settled in northern areas hunted and fished. Those who settled in the east and southwest farmed. Despite their many differences, most Indians shared the belief that people should live in harmony with nature. They believed that people should not own land because the land, like the air, stars and water, belonged to everyone. - History of the USA By : Gabriel
Some of the early British colonists had come to the New World in hopes of enriching themselves; other came because Britain forced them to leave – they were troublemakers or people who could not pay their debts. Some came because of the opportunity, which did not exist for them in Europe, to own land or practice a trade. - US Participation In Treaty Of Versailles By : Gabriel
President George W. Bush, despite continuing opposition from his own people, has placed his country at the unenviable point of no-return. Interestingly, what is happening in America today seems to be an echo of the events of 1918 when another president had to face resistance to the forceful stance he wanted his country to adopt in the aftermath of World War 1. - How The Chinese Communist Party Exerts And Maintains Control By : David Snape
The Chinese government is currently a one party system ruled by the Chinese Communist Party. There will never be another party in control under the current system. The people have no options for a governing body. Having one choice is having no choice. - Research Your Genealogy And Share It With Your Family By : Doug
Family Tree provides detailed information on the families past history. To organize your research you need to create a worksheet of your family tree. There are many tools to use to help start the process of your family tree, they are not expensive and widely available, and they are great tools for organizing. Studying genealogy will give you the knowledge you will need to understand your ancestry, and it will help in creating the family tree. The family tree is a graphical representation of how the family fits and is related to each other. To make it easier it is a good idea to separate the generations, this will make it easier for tracing the family roots. By seeing the generations it is a good rule of thumb of you your family tree will be formed and how extensive it is. Use a family tree to elaborate on how each of us is connected to each other. The family tree is a great tool for showing children how the family is related plus it give a perspective of how the family was formed.. - Memories On Hand: The Beauty Of Class Rings By : Dave Carter
The first recorded instance of class rings for a graduating class occurred at West Point in 1835. The tradition has spread, and now in the United States class rings are a common purchase by studetns, often times seen as almost an intregal part of tradition as the caps and gowns on graduation day. Class rings are a great way of not only having a living momento to your high school or college years, but also as a way to tie you to your fellow classmates, to increase that sense of comradery and belonging to something greater. - Dauphin Island And The History Of North America’s Colonization In Miniature By : dave (Author)
Dauphin Island, Alabama is a barrier island at the Mouth of Mobile Bay. It is a tourist attraction, the home of around 1,200 people, the site of the Estuarium marine sciences laboratory and a164-acre Audubon Bird Sanctuary. It’s a pleasant, pretty and useful place that receives most of its income from tourism. On the face of it one could hardly guess that Dauphin Island bore the name “Massacre Island” for 8 years, or that it was occupied by every major European power in American history at one time or another.
The earliest records of human activity on Dauphin Island are the burial sites of the Native Americans known as the Mound Builders. The Serpentine shell middens on Dauphin’s northern shore suggest that this culture had been using the island for 1,000 years before the 1st Europeans arrived in the Americas, possibly occupying it on a seasonal basis, and definitely using it as sacred ground for the honored dead. - Indian Legends And Victorian Bath Houses: The History Of Eureka Springs By : dave (Author)
Today the Arkansas resort town of Eureka Springs is a quaint, faux-Victorian tourist trap with an abundance of Bible-themed attractions. But the knickknack shops and family-friendly dinner theaters are really a natural outgrowth of a long history as a “vacation” destination reaching back to the Native Americans.
Eureka Springs has, unsurprisingly, several naturally occurring, mineral-rich springs, which have long been thought to be possessed of healing powers. In 1856 European settler called Dr. Alvah Jackson took the Indian legends at their word at used some of the water from Eureka’s springs to “treat” an unspecified eye ailment suffered by his son. The ailment healed and his son’s recovery was duly attributed to the spring-water. This led to the founding of Dr. Jackson’s Cave Hospital, where many young men were “treated” with Eureka’s spring water during the American Civil War, and the subsequent Dr. Jackson’s Eye Water business post-bellum. - Did Colorado Kill Doc Holliday By : dave (Author)
Springs, Colorado, were “this is funny”. We’ll never know, of course, exactly what the Wild West legend meant by this. Perhaps he found it ironic that after a life spent tempting death in the gambling dens of the American frontier, it was at last his 15-year long battle with tuberculosis that had killed him. But while it is certainly true that TB was the ultimate cause of his death, it may have had an accomplice…the state of Colorado itself.
Doc was born in Georgia in 1851. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was only 15, and it is likely that he contracted the disease from her. It lay dormant long enough for him to complete his classical education and graduate from Dentistry school before symptoms began to appear. After his diagnosis he was told he had a few months, perhaps a year, to live. He was 20 years old. - New-gate In New England: Hard Time Connecticut Style By : dave (Author)
The very 1st state prison in the United States was founded before there were states at all, let alone united ones. Connecticut’s New-Gate Prison, originally a copper mine, was began it’s role as a detention center in the fall of 1773 as the colony’s public “gaol” and workhouse. It was called New-Gate after the fearsome prison of the same name in England. During the early years of the American Revolutionary War it held captured loyalists and torries. It was also a Prisoner of War facility in the American Civil War.
The people of Connecticut were no less concerned with budget over-run in the late 18th century than we are today, so the supposed “self-sufficiency” of New-Gate was very appealing. Copper could still be mined from the dank tunnels that made up the prison, allowing prisoners to pay for their own upkeep. In addition, the structure of the prison, i.e. two shafts, a couple of iron trap-doors and a veritable dungeon of mine tunnels, meant that a minimal staff would be needed. This included the warden or “Keeper” three guards or “overseers” and a few skilled miners, paid from the prisoners salaries, to instruct the prisoner on the finer points of copper mining. - The Fountain Of Hooey: Ponce De Leon In Florida By : dave (Author)
It probably won’t come as a surprise to too many people nowadays that the Spanish Conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon was not, in fact, really looking for a genuine fountain of youth on his explorations in Florida. This myth was most likely born in the 1560’s after Ponce’s death. The grain of truth that supposedly sits at the center of every tall tail may have to do with his metaphorical search for rebirth in finding new glories in the New World in the form of resources and wealth. These would certainly be the next best thing to a new leash on life to the world-weary chancer that took up the task of conquering the “Island” of Florida. Even without the mystical McGuffin embodied by the Fountain of Youth, Ponce de Leon’s exploits, explorations and adventures in Florida are worth remembering.
Ponce de Leon was a veteran sailor and soldier of many years experience when he accompanied Christopher Columbus on his 2nd journey to the New World. He had fought the moors in Granada as a young man, and as such would prove a valuable asset to Spain’s conquest of the America’s in the violent years to come. - Thomas Garrett And Delaware’s Underground Railroad By : dave (Author)
The Underground Railroad’s last stop in the slave-holding state of Delaware was located on Shipley Street in Wilmington at the home of a Quaker merchant named Thomas Garrett. Over 2,700 runaway slaves were given safe harbor there before making their way to the free states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Garrett’s passionate commitment to the abolition of slavery would cost him a great deal over the course of his life. Maryland authorities went so far as to offer $10,000.00 for his arrest. In 1848 federal court fines bankrupted him, forcing him accept the charity of his abolitionist friends to stay in business. During the Civil War his life was in constant danger so that he had to be guarded by African-American volunteers. But throughout his trials, Garrett never wavered from his principled stand again the evils of slavery. - Cashing In On Coca-cola Memorabilia: New Ideas For Old Art By : dave (Author)
Coca-Cola collectors have been cashing in on the company’s advertising memorabilia for years. But finding rare items has always been a challenge. Now, collectors have access to over a century of Coca-Cola’s famous art work, slogans and logos. Thanks to an inexpensive line of Coca-Cola tins and signs, Coke connoisseurs now have an easy and affordable way to add collectible replicas and showpieces to their colorful and highly valued collections.
An original 1943 tin advertisement showing an overseas sailor savoring the tastes of home could cost thousands of dollars in mint condition. This is over budget for most collectors, so they opt for a 12” x 13” replica that costs less than twenty dollars online. One hope of course is that this commemorative piece will be just as valuable as the original someday. - Chavez's Inspiration - Simon Bolivar By : Sam Vaknin
Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) is a Latin American folk hero, revered for having been a revolutionary freedom fighter, a compassionate egalitarian and a successful politician. He is credited with the liberation from Spanish colonial yoke of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, a country named after him. Venezuela's new strongman, Hugo Chavez, renamed his country The Bolivarian republic of Venezuela to reflect the role of his "Bolivarian revolution".
Yet, while alive, Bolivar was a much hated dictator and - at the beginning of his career - a military failure. - The Aung San Family In Myanmar By : Sam Vaknin
Aung San Suu Kyi is a much revered opposition leader in Myanmar (Burma) (born 1945). She has bravely resisted - and still does - the murderous military regime in her homeland and has won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.
Her mother was ambassador to India in the 1960s. She is cherished by all her countrymen. - Myths Of The American Civil War By : Sam Vaknin
The Civil War (1861-5) has spawned numerous myths and falsities.
The Republicans did not intend to abolish slavery - just to "contain" it, i.e., limit it to the 15 states where it had already existed. Most of the Democrats accepted this solution. - Another Look At Mahatma Gandhi By : Sam Vaknin
Many myths abound about Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand known as Mahatma "Great Souled") Gandhi (1869-1948).
He was not born to a poor Indian family. His father was dewan (chief minister) of Porbandar, the capital of a small principality in Gujarat in western India under British suzerainty. He later became dewan of Rajkot. - The First Serial Killer - Ed Gein By : Sam Vaknin
Ed Gein is also known as The Butcher of Plainfield, The Plainfield Butcher, The Mad Butcher, The Plainfield Ghoul.
A serial killer who served as the inspiration to numerous films, among them Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, Maniac, Three on a Meathook, Deranged, Ed Gein, The Movie, and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. - Slavery In The Usa By : Sam Vaknin
Spanish settlements in the territory of the current-day USA owned slaves as early as 1526. Twenty one African chattel slaves were first brought to British North America ( to Jamestown, Virginia) in 1619. They joined white indentured laborers (servants) from all over Europe as well as Indian (Native-American) and Caribbean slaves. All the colonies legalized race-based (black) slavery and introduced "slave codes" by 1670. In total, 10-13 million Africans were abducted (mainly by other Africans and Arabs) and sold as slaves (mostly in the Americas) between 1620 and 1880.
The slaves were transported across the ocean in especially fitted ships. They were kept lying on narrow ledges, chained, but were brought above deck in good weather. Women and children were not shackled. Even these harsh conditions did not prevent the would-be slaves from frequently attempting to rebel, though, usually, unsuccessfully. - The American Revolution By : Sam Vaknin
The American Revolution was a civil war between Loyalists to the British crown (aka Tories, about one fifth of the population), supported by British expeditionary forces, and Patriots (or Whigs) in the 13 colonies that constituted British North America.
About 20-25% of the populace in the colonies - c. 600,000 - were blacks. About one third of the white denizens were non-British. Local patriotism ran high. All adult, white, property-owning, men (about two thirds of the male numbers) were eligible to vote in elections to the lower house of the legislative assembly of the colony they resided in. Each colony also had its governor - Terrorists And Freedom Fighters By : Sam Vaknin
"'Unbounded' morality ultimately becomes counterproductive even in terms of the same moral principles being sought. The law of diminishing returns applies to morality."
Thomas Sowell
There's a story about Robespierre that has the preeminent rabble-rouser of the French Revolution leaping up from his chair as soon as he saw a mob assembling outside. - A Moment Of Truth About Maxim Gorky By : Sam Vaknin
Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) is widely considered a Bolshevik author, closely allied with the likes of Lenin and Stalin. But this is far from the truth.
Gorky's real name was Alexei Maximovich Peshkov. He chose the pseudonym "Gorky" - "bitter" in Russian - to describe his early experiences from the age of eight as a menial worker. In his late teens he attempted suicide. The bullet pierced his lung, rendering him susceptible to Tuberculosis for the rest of his life. - Another Look At Indians (native Americans, Amerindians) By : Sam Vaknin
Native Americans are often cast in the role of victims of White aggression and unbridled avarice-driven or gratuitous violence, especially in the territories known collectively today as the United States. But the first massacre was perpetrated by Indians in the British colony Jamestown, in Virginia in 1622. They slaughtered 347 white men, women and children on that occasion.
Europeans are also accused of importing pathogens, disease causing agents, such as smallpox and measles, malaria and yellow fever. Indigenous people had no immunological resistance to these illnesses as they were never exposed to them. - Facts And Figures About The Presidents Of The Usa By : Sam Vaknin
The first president of the united States was not George Washington.
Washington was the first president under the Constitution of June 21, 1788, ratified by 1790. - Human-made Monsters By : Sam Vaknin
Humans made monsters by inhuman treatment abound in literature. In "The Man Who Laughs", published in 1869, the French author, Victor Hugo (1802-1885), described the comprachicos thus:
"The comprachicos (child buyers) were strange and hideous nomads in the 17th century. They made children into sideshow freaks. To succeed in producing a freak one must get hold of him early; a dwarf must be started when he is small. They stunted growth, they mangled features. It was an art/science of inverted orthopedics. Where nature had put a straight glance, this art put a squint. Where nature had put harmony, they put deformity and imperfection. The child was not aware of the mutilation he had suffered. This horrible surgery left traces on his face, not in his mind. During the operation the little patient was unconscious by means of a stupefying magic powder. - Lindbergh, Charles Augustus By : Sam Vaknin
Charles Augustus Lindbergh was the first person to cross the Atlantic in a nonstop flight. This made him an instant celebrity. When, in 1932, his 19-months old son was kidnapped and murdered, the nation was appalled.
Finally, a German carpenter, Bruno Richard Hauptmann, was apprehended and, following a much-publicized trial, executed. - The Abdication Crisis Revisited By : Sam Vaknin
The love affair of Edward, Prince of Wales (Edward VIII) and Wallis Simpson in 1936 is the stuff of romantic dramas. Alas, reality was a lot less inspiring. Even as she was being wooed by her regal paramour - and while still being married to Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who knew of the Prince's attentions and even discussed the adulterous relationship with him - Wallis had an affair with Guy Marcus Trundle, a car salesman.
So reveal documents released in January 2003 by the Public Record Office in the United Kingdom. Trundle is described as a "very charming adventurer, very good looking, well bred and an excellent dancer". He lived at 18 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London (a prestigious address). - The Armenian Genocide By : Sam Vaknin
The Armenian massacres in Turkey started in the 19th century and continued well after the Armenian genocide of 1915 in which some 600,000 Armenians perished. The Armenians were also raided by Kurdish tribesmen on a regular basis. An Ottoman military tribunal, convened between 1919-21, even convicted for the crimes members of the administration of the Young Turks, including cabinet ministers.
Many of the perpetrators fled the country only to return, triumphant, after the establishment of modern Turkey in 1923. The Turkish government today denies that an organized, premeditated genocide ever took place and pegs the number of Armenian fatalities at 200-300,000 at the most. - The Constitution Of The Weimar Republic By : Sam Vaknin
he Weimar Republic was established in February 1919 in defeated Germany and lasted until March 1933, when it was replaced with Hitler's Third Reich. The Constitution of the Weimar Republic was adopted in August 1919. It created a bicameral house of representatives: the Reichstag, a national assembly, and the Reichsrat, comprised of the representative of the various Lander (states).
The Reichsrat could reject laws passed by the Reichstag. The Lander sported their own state parliaments, local police forces, and judiciary. During states of emergency, Lander assemblies and governments were suspended and they were ruled directly from the center.
Elections were supposed to be held every 4 years and anyone over 20 years of age could vote. A system of proportional representation gave voice and presence in the Reichstag to even the smallest political parties. One tenth of the population could force a referendum on draft legislation rejected by the Reichstag. - The Family Of Jesus Christ By : Sam Vaknin
Was Jesus born 2002 years ago? Was he born in year zero?
The first year AD was 1 - so, Jesus could not have been born in year zero. The very concept of zero was invented much later. - The First September 11 By : Sam Vaknin
September 11, 2001 was not the first time an airplane crashed into a skyscraper. Actually, such tragedies are more common than is thought.
On July 28, 1945, for instance, a U.S. Army B-25 bomber traveling at 200 miles (c. 370 kilometers) per hour in heavy fog crashed into the Empire State Building in New York City. Luckily it was a Saturday, though dozens were injured and 14 killed. People thought the city was being bombed: - The Story Of The Guillotine By : Sam Vaknin
The guillotine was first put to lethal use on April 25, 1792, at 3:30 PM, in Paris at the Place de Greve on the Right Bank of the Seine. It separated highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier's head from the rest of his body.
The device was perfected - though not invented- by Doctor Joseph Ignace Guillotin (1738 - 1814). The 'e' at the end of the noun is a later, British, addition. Ironically, he belonged to a movement seeking to abolish capital punishment altogether. - The Teapot Dome Scandal By : Sam Vaknin
With the exception of Watergate, there has never been a scandal more egregious and with wider implications than the Teapot Dome affair during the presidency of Warren G. Harding. It involved the secret leasing to private companies of oil-containing tracts owned by the Navy, mainly in Wyoming and California.
"Domes" are natural reservoirs of crude oil. The "Teapot Dome" - named after a rock resembling the kitchen implement - was near Casper, Wyoming. It was "reserved" in 1920 for the future energy needs of American Navy vessels. - The Uganda Scheme By : Sam Vaknin
Theodore Herzl, the visionary who founded Zionism, was an assimilated Jew, who did not consider Palestine the optimal choice for a resurgent Jewish nationalism.
When the British offered to him a homeland in East Africa (today's Uganda), he accepted and proposed it to the Sixth Zionist Congress in Basle in 1903. After bitter recriminations, the Congress decided (295 for, 178 against) to send an "investigatory commission" to the territory to inspect it and report back. - The Ussr That Could Have Been - Lenin's New Economic Policy By : Sam Vaknin
Mikhail Gorbachev (1931- ) was not the first to introduce Perestroika - the economic liberalization of the communist system along capitalistic lines.
During the Russian civil war (1918-1922) the Bolsheviks implemented what they called "War Communism" (1917-1921), the militarization of the economy. Between 1916 and 1920, industrial output plunged by more than four fifths. Grain harvests in both 1920 and 1921 disastrously dwindled, leading to widespread famine, claiming five million lives. A series of rebellions of sailors broke out, most famously in the Krohnstadt naval base. - The Da Vinci Syndrome By : Sam Vaknin
The history of the Catholic Church reads like the annals of a global crime concern. It gave the world the inquisition, incestuous and murderous popes, religious warfare, pedophiliac sex scandals, idolatry, and the gnawing guilt that comes from embracing life-defying ideals. Its intentional lack of transparency, murky dealings, and refusal to be held accountable for the actions of its adherents and officials have rendered it complicit in the most horrendous events of the last two millennia.
With a modicum of justice it has been accused of anything and everything from collaborating with the Nazi regime (and helping war criminals flee justice) to instigating and perpetrating the more insidious forms of anti-Semitism. Its current head was a willing member of the Nazi youth movement. Its former, long-serving, chief actively spread AIDS throughout the developing world by prohibiting the use of contraceptives. - The Evolving World of Jewelry By : Roberto Bell
Since man (and woman) first walked the Earth, humankind has been fascinated by the shiny gems, rocks, and precious metals that make up the jewelry we all know of today. In many ancient cultures, wearing jewelry largely correlated with religious and spiritual symbolism; whereas today jewelry wearing is more tied with self-expression, fashion, and self-decoration. However, the desire to adorn oneself and express status through jewelry is one trend that has continued throughout the ages, transcending both time and cultures. - President Gerald R. Ford, Noble Through And Through By : Stacey Moore
Gerald R. Ford was a World War II veteran, a House minority leader, a vice president and a president; he was a football star, a Yale Law School graduate and a family man. He was also a Shriner.
On Dec. 26, 2006, the day the United States lost a great leader, the Shriners of North America also lost a Brother and fellow Noble. President Gerald R. Ford passed away at age 93 at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
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