Sunday, 19 February 2012

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The Archive BlogAlberto Dines interview on Stefan Zweig

Remembering Stefan Zweigafter being exiled by the Nazis. Zweig biographer Alberto Dines, a Brazilian journalist, introduces this tragic figure

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Nazi dog show judgeNazi Dog Show Judge: Last week, a Pekingese dog named Malachy was awarded "Best In Show" at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This is as appropriate a segue as any to introduce the story of the former Nazi who was granted a visa to judge a dog show in Israel.

Biblical Airplane? A team of archaeologists has found what might be a goldmine belonging to the Queen of Sheba. Did she also own an airplane?

Washington's Birthday Song: Presidents Day is observed this Monday. Which Jewish congressman showed off his pipes by singing abirthday song written for the first American president's bicentennial?