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04 May 2016

Soldier of Fortune: Glory Days for Sir John Hawkwood, King of Mercenaries

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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Sir John Hawkwood was born into a life on the English countryside that was business and rebellion. From an early age, he sought power and influence outside of England’s borders. He showed off his battle skills in the Hundred Years War and won a...
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25 Apr 2016

Castrati: The Superstars of the Church and Opera in 16th Century Europe

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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“Long live the knife, the blessed knife!” screamed ecstatic female fans at opera houses as the craze for Italian castrati reached its peak in the 18th century. When Farinelli, the most famous castrato of his time, sang in London, one woman...
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Soldier of Fortune: Glory Days for Sir John Hawkwood, King of Mercenaries

Castrati: The Superstars of the Church and Opera in 16th Century Europe