Patrick von Stutenzee's History Blog
I like history. If it is sometimes weird and wonderful, so much the better.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Galileo Galilei: Master of Science and Self-Promotion
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Galileo’s career started in a monastery in Florence; but his father saw a doctor in him. Defying his father, he studied mathematics instead...
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Lohengrin: Sweet History of Product Placement
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We all know that the splendid knight Lohengrin was an invention. Created as a minor character for an epic poem written by Wolfram von Esche...
Monday, September 16, 2013
The Town of Baden in Baden
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The German town of Baden-Baden acquired its name officially in 1931 with a formal decision of the town's council. Before that, it was ...
Saturday, September 7, 2013
History in The Alps: Bernina Pass
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When looking for breathtaking views, travel the Bernina Pass. It connects the Engadin Valley with the Pushlav Valley in the canton of Griso...
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Livia, First Empress of Rome
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Livia was the first First Lady of Rome. As the wife of Octavian Augustus, she was the first Empress of Rome. She was grossly vilified by Ro...
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