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On this day 94 years ago the classic Science Fiction movie “Metropolis” was released. I recently watched it again and was amazed by how fresh the movie still looked, But more then just a Sci-Fi flick it is also a snapshot of the political situation of the time and the years that followed, not so…
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Cherry-picking is defined in the Cambridge dictionary as- to choose only the best or most suitable from a group of people or things. For example: Policymakers will cherry-pick ideas from the study, and commit to implementing only the easiest and cheapest ones. In other words they pick what suits them best. The Nazis were very…
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January 8, 1947 probably has not much of a historical significance,however it is the day which saw the birth of a truly musical genius,David Robert Jones, aka David Bowie. But in order to become this musical icon he had to make a few odd detours. Before Space Oddity,Ziggy Strdust,Life on Mars, Let’s dance, etc, he…
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I was asked if I could recommend some good WWII and Holocaust books. I have compiled a list of books which may not all be bestsellers but do give a deep undertsnsing of this world’s history darkest chapter. Starting of with a book written by my close friend Dr Mary Honan. The Literary Representation of…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: Elvis, the younger years, not only for him but also for me. I was 9 when Elvis died and to me it felt like losing a close family member, His music meant a lot to me in my younger years and even to this day. Born on January 8,1935…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: If there is one book and movie that should be in the curriculum of every secondary school it is Christiane F. – We Children from Bahnhof Zoo. The most famous heroin addict was still a child when she entered into the drug world. Her descent to heroin addiction and prostitution…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: It wasn’t only death and destruction during WWII, sometimes there was time for a bit of romance and love. Whispering sweet nothings ? US Army Nurse kissing a Corporal. They were just married A daughter awaiting her father’s arrival home This “no, no, not yet” goodbye Welcome home, a…
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