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The Book of Qahal stands as a pivotal document in the long history of the Jewish Question within Russia. Authored by Yakov Brafman, a baptised Jew, this compilation was first presented to the government in the late 1850s and 1860s, before being widely published in 1869 and 1875. Its profound
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PEOPLE | 1944-2013 Tavener, Sir John Sir John Kenneth Tavener (1944–2013) was an English composer renowned for his distinctive and profoundly spiritual musical language. Born into a musical Presbyterian family in London in 1944, Tavener established himself early as a formidable talent on piano and organ, composing from childhood. A
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PEOPLE | 1937 - 2008 George Carlin was an American comedian and cultural figure. He rose to prominence through his ostensibly iconoclastic reflections on human nature, politics, religion, and society, emerging from the counter-culture movement of the 1960s. By the time of his death in 2008, Carlin had attained the status
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PEOPLE Stanley Kubrick: A Visionary Architect of Cinema and Psyche Stanley Kubrick, a seminal figure in cinematic history, is rightly regarded as one of the greatest film directors of all time. His body of work, though not voluminous, is a profound exploration of the human condition, replete with intricate symbolism
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UNIVERSAL HISTORY J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) stands as a monumental figure in 20th-century literature, particularly for his seminal contributions to the fantasy genre and his unparalleled influence on its subsequent development. His literary endeavour, often termed a "great project," was fundamentally aimed at creating a cohesive
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Julius Evola (born Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola in Rome in 1898; died 1974) was a controversial Italian philosopher, artist, and esotericist whose lengthy career spanned diverse fields. His intellectual output was vast, encompassing numerous books and essays that explored spirituality, tradition, politics, and the occult. While he had a prominent
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43BC - 17AD Publius Ovidius Naso (born 20 March 43 BC, Sulmo, Roman Empire (now Sulmona, Italy)—died AD 17, Tomis, Moesia (now Constanța, Romania) was a Roman poet renowned for his Ars amatoria and Metamorphoses. His verse wielded immense influence through its imaginative interpretations of Classical myth and as
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Paul Lacroix | 1870 This encyclopaedic work, authored by Paul Lacroix, also known as Bibliophile Jacob, offers a comprehensive exploration of the dual forces that shaped European society during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. A new society emerged from the chaotic mix of barbarous nations and the corrupt remnants of
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A chapter in Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance| BOOKS Naval matters in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance underwent a continuous evolution, marked by developments in ship design, fleet organisation, and combat tactics. Maritime power, while initially auxiliary to
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A chapter in Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance| BOOKS Military life in the Middle Ages and at the period of the Renaissance underwent significant transformations, shaped by evolving societal structures, technological advancements, and the interplay between military power and religious
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A chapter in Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance| BOOKS Burial practices have evolved significantly throughout history, reflecting societal views on death, the afterlife, and human dignity. From the earliest epochs, the deceased were treated with respect, sometimes even worshipped, indicating