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By Lluïsa Vidal (1876–1918), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford recalls the very different receptions given by British and German audiences to a little bit of Brahms.
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By Hispalois, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.
As soon the Roman Emperor Constantine declared religious liberty in his Empire, the Christian Church gave him cause for regret.
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Douglas Jardine came up with a plan to deprive the watching public of one of the finest sights in all sport.
By John White Alexander (1856-1915), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.
Sir Hubert Parry advised students at the Royal College of Music to respect their teachers, but to think for themselves too.
© Peter K. Burian, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
In the year that Napoleon’s quest for European Empire faltered at Moscow, President Madison of the USA came to his aid.
© Jean Housen, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 4.0.
A faithful feline bides his time until two criminals are brought to justice.