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avezink
18 Sep 2021, 09:34
A visit to the bogus terracotta army
Yes! Every time these figurines traveled outside of China they failed the scientific scrutiny. And the high level of secret service-like activity around them confirms how important they are for…
(Anonymous)
18 Sep 2021, 09:14
A visit to the bogus terracotta army
A very perceptive article! All genuine historical monuments were destroyed in China during the Cultural Revolution. They had nothing of any historical value to attract tourists.
In 2007 the Dalai…
chestnut Ridge
10 Sep 2021, 21:43
Bill Hocker's photos of Shanghai (1988)
Those pictures are priceless. Thanks for sharing!
andreital
20 Aug 2021, 21:02
"...what happened to my accomplices – were they acquitted or not?" (1928)
Probably "A. Aleksandridi" was a businessman who produced sweets (halva) in Tallinn in the 1930s.
This is evidenced by a rare for Estonia surname (Greek), prestigious housing in the center of the…
avezink
20 Aug 2021, 20:29
"...what happened to my accomplices – were they acquitted or not?" (1928)
Aha – good to know! I wish there was more on this strange case.

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