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Key Points from Book: THE SPECTRE OF WAR: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNISM AND THE ORIGINS OF WORLD WAR II

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Journeyman

Russian invasion of Ukraine and the disparity between the West’s democratic mindset against autocratic regime have led to a surge in interesting discussion related to the conflicts surrounding it. In the book “The Spectre of War”, Jonathan Haslam tells a … Continue reading →

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Key Points from Iran: A Modern History

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Journeyman

By Abbas Amanat Iran perhaps is one of the most invaded and most revolution-prone countries in world history, a debatable merit with lasting consequences. In between the Islamic conquest and the rise of the Safavid state, Iran survived more as … Continue reading →

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The History of Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso, and My 976

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Journeyman

Jaeger LeCoultre is a name a watch snob very familiar with, often mentioned along Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantine, and Audemars Piguet. Although price wise, JLC is not on the same level with the “Big Three”, precision and movement wise JLC … Continue reading →

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Antique Antics -Why We Are Being Sentimental with Possession

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Journeyman

What’s the oldest thing you own? (Toys, clothing, twinkies, Grecian urns: anything’s fair game.) Recount its history — from the object’s point of view. To literally answer today’s prompt, my oldest possession is the ballpoint my father gave me several … Continue reading →

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