Interesting twist on the commonly told love story of “Cleopatra and Marc Antony.” Everyone remembers the love story, no one remembers that it probably was less love than politics. Also interesting look at archaeology and new technology**DB
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The Erl-King ~ by Johanne Wolfgang Von Goethe
11 NovThe Erl King 1 by odingraphics
The Erl-King
by Johanne Wolfgang Von Goethe
WHO rides there so late through the night dark and drear?
The father it is, with his infant so dear;
He holdeth the boy tightly clasp’d in his arm,
He holdeth him safely, he keepeth him warm.
“My son, wherefore seek’st thou thy face thus to hide?”
“Look, father, the Erl-King is close by our side!
Dost see not the Erl-King, with crown and with train?”
“My son, ’tis the mist rising over the plain.” Continue reading
Art I Love ~ 1731 Korean Scroll
10 Nov
1731 ~ Korean Scroll of Special Examination at the Northern Peripheral Territories.
Currently housed in the National Museum of Korea at Jeju
School Dances to “筷子兄弟 小苹果” (My Little Red Apple)
18 Sep
“筷子兄弟-小苹果”, sound recording administered by:
Prodigee Media Sdn Bhd (Music)
SIAS International University’s Freshman Candle-Lighting Ceremony was the other night. This song is very, very popular right now at weddings, clubs, parties,etc. So the university clubs, students, and workers got together and put together a dance video to welcome in the Freshmen. So Awesome!!!!
“Culture Blaming and Stereotyping in the South Korean Ferry Tragedy”
27 AprGreat Article talking about the victim-blaming going on in the news right now. The Korean culture is a beautiful thing; the fact that there were so many heroic kids, some as young as 6, mature enough to think through helping one another speaks well of the culture, their parents, and them. These were great, smart, amazing children. They have my respect. **DB
“Culture Blaming and Stereotyping in the South Korean Ferry Tragedy”
by Kai Ma via “TIME.com”
A nation grieves, a nation is blamed.
It’s a story that gets more tragic by the hour. The Sewolferry, carrying 476 passengers, mostly youth from one high school in Ansan, South Korea, capsized last Wednesday while en route to Jeju Island. Shortly after the sinking, 174 passengers were rescued. More than a week later, at the time of this writing, 175 are confirmed dead; 127 are missing.
It’s also a story that’s downright mystifying. A captain that jumped ship. Untouched lifeboats. Orders to stay put as the vessel rolled. As bodies continue to be pulled from the sea, and as families desperately seek answers, the Sewol disaster has created a cultural flashpoint, forcing many to ask, “Who is to blame?” Continue reading
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