Love

  • As the saying goes “all is fair in love and war” In the autumn of 1944, an almost twenty-nine-year old English soldier named Jim fell head-over-heels for nineteen-year-old Emelia Sluys. Emelia was staying with relatives on Groesbeekseweg in the city of Nijmegen,the Netherlands, because her home had been destroyed during the Battle of Arnhem. To

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  • Our differences are what unite us,Like colors blending in the sky,Each shade distinct—yet intertwined,Creating beauty, bright and high. A patchwork quilt, each stitch unique,Woven from threads of every hue,Our stories dance, our voices speak,Together strong, together true. For in the contrast, we find light,In every curve, a shared design,A melody of wrong and right,Each note

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  • An Auschwitz Love story

    Amid the horrors of the Nazi death camps, some managed to survive. Among them were David Szumiraj and his wife, Perla, who met in Auschwitz. David Szumiraj arrived at Auschwitz in late 1942. His left forearm was branded with the number 1 4 5 0 8 6.While working in the potato fields, he often found

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  • A 21st Century Love Story

    “Somethin’ Billionaire” I know I stand in line.Until you think it’s timeTo launch our love into the sky. You build your golden towers,I dream of Mars for hours—Together, we could never die. And then I tweet too much,You ramble, talk, and such—But somehow, we both think we’re right. Your hair’s a golden flame,My rockets do

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  • ROCKTOBER-Love is all

    When you hear “Love is all” you are probably more reminded of something the Beatles may have done rather then a bunch of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal artists. Yet that is exactly who were involved in the creation of this beautiful, colourful even fairytale like tale and melody. The song was released in 1974

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  • Love during the Holocaust

    Getting married is one of the most wonderful things that can happen to you in life. It is a union of love which is quite powerful. However it can also be nerve wrecking, admittedly more so for the bride then the groom. You want to make sure the day goes well, you hope the weather

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  • As the saying goes “all is fair in love and war” In the autumn of 1944, an almost twenty-nine-year old English soldier named Jim fell head-over-heels for nineteen-year-old Emelia Sluys. Emelia was staying with relatives on Groesbeekseweg in the city of Nijmegen,the Netherlands, because her home had been destroyed during the Battle of Arnhem. To

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  • Eternal love

    These human remains were unearthed in 1972 at the Teppe Hasanlu archaeological site, located in the Solduz Valley in the West Azerbaijan Province of Iran. The site was burned after a military attack. People from both fighting sides were killed in the fire, which apparently spread quite unexpectedly and quickly through the town. The skeletons

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  • Romance during WW2

    Amidst all the fighting and destruction there was still some time for romance during World War 2. A Sailor Kissing A Nurse In New York’s Times Square. This Iconic Photo Symbolizes The End Of World War II. This is probably the most famous romantic WW2 picture. A Young Woman Lifts Her Feet While Embracing And

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