Patrick von Stutenzee's History Blog
I like history. If it is sometimes weird and wonderful, so much the better.
Friday, March 29, 2013
When One Prince is Not Enough: Andorra
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Among the dwarf states of Europe, the Principality of Andorra is the largest. Until quite recently, it was an absolute monarchy. It was go...
The White Sex Slaves of 1874
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Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was married to Princess Charlotte of the United Kingdom. Charlotte would have been Queen instead of Vi...
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Easter Eggs, Taxes, and Tithes
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These days, Easter eggs are painted by children and adults alike in a variety of colors and with an array of symbols and pictures. Paintin...
The President's Slaves
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At a time when the first Afro-American President resides at the White House, Annette Gordon-Reed’s The Hemingses Of Monticello: An America...
Assassinate Hitler: Maurice Bavaud
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On November 9th, 2008, it was 70 years since Maurice Bavaud tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler in Munich. After prolonged torture, he was m...
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