Fernand Braudel was born on August 24, 1902, in Luméville-en-Ornois, France. In his childhood and encouraged by his father, a mathematician, he studied classical languages and humanities. At first he wanted to be a doctor but his father prevented him and he opted for history. Before World War II h
Perhaps it is early to assess Eric Hobsbawms contribution to contemporary historiography, when two years have not yet passed since the death of him. Surprising, however, the repercussion that the news of his death had in the international media (not only English), accompanied by praising portraits i
Ogdo Aksënova (1936 – 1995) is a Dolgan Russian poet straddling two cultures. As a teacher, she collects the memory and culture of her people and composes songs and poems. The Dogans Ogdo Aksëno was born on February 8, 1936 in Boganida, in the Dolgano-Nénètese district of Taimyr, in the north of t
Portrait of Hermann Göring. Hermann Goring German politician, born in Bavaria. At 21, he enlisted in the army to take part in World War I. He started his military service as an infantry soldier, and later moved to aviation. In direct clashes, he knocked down 22 enemy machines. He was awarded t