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In the footsteps of young Beethoven

Dec16

It’s difficult to imagine Beethoven as a little boy. Continue reading →

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Colonialism’s tragic legacy: It’s still with us

Dec13

Suicides and collective trauma in Australia and Canada. Continue reading →

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Forgotten lives: Beethoven’s mother

Dec9

On the edge of an old German cemetery lies Beethoven’s best friend. Continue reading →

Leave a comment Posted in Music & Musicians, Nostalgia Tagged Beethoven, Bonn, Schumann

Nigeria – where real solutions are needed in place of charity

Dec6

Once again Nigerians are facing a humanitarian crisis on an epic scale. Continue reading →

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Stone, Paper, Scissors…

Dec2

Believe it or not a Paper Scissors Stone Club was founded in England in 1842. Continue reading →

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Turkey: A dictatorship by any other name

Nov29

A dictatorship gives total power to its ruler and its hallmark is often a cult of personality. Continue reading →

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Rembrandt’s “A View of Amsterdam”

Nov25

Walking in Rembrandt’s footsteps is still possible today. Continue reading →

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