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  • Robert Johnson, often hailed as the “King of the Delta Blues,” occupies a mythical space in the annals of American music. His life and career, marked by mystery and immense talent, have been immortalized not only by his songs but also by the legend that he sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads

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  • Rest in Peace Greg Iles

    The sad news broke today that author Greg Iles passed away on Friday August 15, 2025. Greg Iles was my all time favourite author. Greg Iles (1960–2025): A Tribute Born in Stuttgart and raised in Natchez, Mississippi, Greg Iles transformed the landscapes of the South into electrifying narratives that traversed genres and generations. From his

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  • This is slight deviation from my usual heavier history blogs. Every once in a while something lighthearted is needed. The Netherlands, a small country in the Northwest of Europe. Known for great painters and footballers and for Tulips and windmills and a lot of other things. It is however not so much known for its

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