The Cruel Sinking of the Liners Built for Joy
75 years ago, on January 30, 1945, in the Danzig Gulf of the Baltic Sea, the Soviet submarine S-13 under the command of Captain 3rd Rank Alexander Marinesko sank the German transport Wilhelm Gustloff.
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Liverpool born poet and writer Michael Walsh traces his Liverpool roots back to 1865. This was the year his Irish great-grandmother arrived in the Second City of Empire. His parents were born at the turn of what was to become the most tumultuous century in history. Michael's father, Patrick, fought in three major conflicts before reaching his fortieth birthday. His mother, Kathleen, was a former nun turned gun-running renegade.
On leaving school at 15 years of age, Michael spent 12 weeks at the Merchant Navy School for Sailors in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. During his years at sea, he was to visit and work in over 60 countries.
The journalist and broadcaster since provided articles and columns for numerous magazines and international news media. In 2011 he was awarded Writer of the Year by the publishers of Euro Weekly News, Europe's highest-circulation newspaper of its kind. He has authored, edited and ghosted over 70 book titles.
The Marvellous Christmas Tradition of Poland’s Szopki
One of Kraków’s most unique and singular Christmas traditions is the popular creation of ‘Christmas cribs’ or ‘szopki.’ While many churches across the country display elaborate nativity scenes during the holiday season, ‘szopki krakowskie’ (as the local variety are called) are so idiosyncratic to Kraków, that they were just added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Something of a strange cross between a nativity scene, gingerbread house and garish dollhouse, szopki krakowskie are the bizarre result of a slowly evolving folk tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Rome Turns Right
For weeks, the left-wing coalition in Rome quarrels over the use of the European Union Recovery Fund. Hence, the fund of which Italy is supposed to be the main beneficiary has become a new reason for tensions after months of disputes.
Massive legal victory for the Nordic Resistance Movement
The Tyr rune has been declared a legal symbol, and the Nordic Resistance Movement’s freedom of assembly, expression and association will no longer be restricted, according to a Swedish court of appeal.
A Police Officer Speaks: The Police Are Hypocrites Acting Unlawfully
A Police Constable who has served almost 20 years in the force has spoken out against the way in which officers around the country are being used to enforce nonsensical, arbitrary rules on innocent members of the public.
Australia and Peru wary of Death by Jab
An Australian infectious disease physician refused calls for the country to roll out a Covid-19 vaccination program faster than planned, arguing that Australia is in a different position to other nations.
Thieves are let loose in lawless America
Elected officials in a major U.S. city plan to pass a law that will allow thieves to sell items they steal if they do it to earn money for basic needs and trespassers to set up camp on private property when it is to obtain adequate shelter. Dozens of other crimes, including assault and harassment, will be excused under the preposterous measure if suspects are poor, mentally ill or addicted to drugs.
Orthodox Christmas Day – January 7
Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.
The treasure of a princess from the Rurik dynasty was found in Poland
Polish archaeologists found a very large hoard of 6.5 thousand silver coins, silver and gold bullion, and two wedding rings, which could belong to Princess Maria, daughter of Chernigov Prince Oleg Svyatoslavich of the Rurik dynasty.
Rowan Atkinson hates the Witch Hunters
British actor Rowan Atkinson who is world-famous for his role as Mr Bean denounced ‘cancel culture’ this week. He calls it the 21st-century digital equivalent of a revolutionary mob out on a witch hunt.
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