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The Happy Valley Set: Colonial Debauchery in Kenya's Highlands
From aristocratic excess to the unsolved 1941 murder of Lord Erroll, the Happy Valley set reveals the deeper realities of British rule in Kenya’s White Highlands.


The Man Behind The Succulent Chinese Meal That Demonstrates Democracy Manifest
Good news for fans of delectable Chinese cuisine: the individual behind the infamous "democracy manifest" is still among us, (he isn't a Hungarian chess master, but rather an artist hailing from Queensland) For those feeling perplexed, it may be best to disregard this article entirely. However, if you really do know your Judo well, you'll know what i'm on about. Here's a refresher of our hero arguing his case with the Blue-Meanies outside a restaurant While the police are tr


Joseph Ducreux: The King Of The Meme
Joseph Ducreux, a painter hailing from Nancy, France, emerged onto the canvas of history during the waning years of the Ancien Régime. Born in 1735 into a milieu of minor aristocracy, Ducreux embarked upon his artistic journey amidst the tumultuous backdrop of pre-revolutionary France. His brushstrokes brushed against the contours of monarchy, as evidenced by his poignant depiction of Louis XVI in what would be the monarch's final portrait before the guillotine claimed his fa
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