Dictators: Joseph Stalin-Architect of The Iron Curtain
Joseph Stalin was the major architect of what Churchill called The Iron Curtain – a divided Europe which was established after World War 2.
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Estonia
A Short History of Amber
People have long been fascinated with the look, colours and geological significance of this gemstone and the mysterious, earthly aura that it radiates. The prehistoric trade routes between Northern and Southern Europe were very much defined by the amber trade.
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Russia v Finland: The Winter War
It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland in November 1939, and ended just over three months later
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The Most Beautiful Baltic Libraries & Bookshops
All book-loving travelers… here are some of the beautiful bookshops and libraries not to miss if you find yourself in the Baltics!
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This monhth, Globe Guides take us on a journey through the Mediterranean, Tahiti, Peru and Britain. Cusco, the ‘Florence of Latin America’, known above all
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