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Beethoven’s nine symphonies stand out as towering giants in the symphonic world. From the humble beginnings of the First Symphony composed in 1800 to the gravity-defying Fifth Symphony (1808) to his ninth and final symphony (1824), each offers listeners a unique soundscape. He constantly pushed the boundaries of the symphonic form—as laid down by […]
Croesus ruled the kingdom of Lydia from 560 BCE to 546 BCE. His capital, Sardis, was a prosperous cultural center renowned for its wealth, architecture, and thriving economy. Under his rule, Lydia became one the most powerful empires in the ancient world, controlling key trade routes and abundant natural resources. Croesus’ name became synonymous […]
Amos was a prophet from humble origins in the Southern Kingdom of Judah, who ministered primarily to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He addressed the rampant idolatry and social injustice he encountered, which is attributable to the prosperity the nation experienced during the reign of Jeroboam II in the 8th century BCE. As a […]
The Second Triumvirate was very different from the First Triumvirate, which saw Julius Caesar, Pompey Magnus, and Crassus, three of the most powerful men in Rome in 60 BCE, form a secret alliance to further their political agendas. The First Triumvirate would ultimately result in civil war. In contrast, the Second Triumvirate was formally […]
Ancient Greece is famous for its heroic history, and one of the most notable city-states that was a part of this glorious chapter of the human past was Sparta. It was known for its soldiers who fought until the end to bring glory and victory to their state and people. Besides being brave soldiers, […]
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“I’m a voyeur and a hunter. I prefer to look for matches with old masters or old art in general, matches with contemporary art are quite often and too easy for me, I want to make a bridge between the centuries, connect different times.” – Stefan Draschan on People Matching Artworks Austrian photographer … Continue reading "People Matching Artworks: A Voyeur Finds Things That Fit At The Museum" The post People Matching Artworks: A Voyeur Finds Things That Fit At The Museum appeared first on Flashbak.
Beethoven’s nine symphonies stand out as towering giants in the symphonic world. From the humble beginnings of the First Symphony composed in 1800 to the gravity-defying Fifth Symphony (1808) to his ninth and final symphony (1824), each offers listeners a unique soundscape. He constantly pushed the boundaries of the symphonic form—as laid down by […]
When power fades, even gold and glory can lose their shine...
The Second Triumvirate was very different from the First Triumvirate, which saw Julius Caesar, Pompey Magnus, and Crassus, three of the most powerful men in Rome in 60 BCE, form a secret alliance to further their political agendas. The First Triumvirate would ultimately result in civil war. In contrast, the Second Triumvirate was formally […]
