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Even Emperor Nero’s own mother wasn’t spared his cruelty (video)
When Nero took control, his behavior became increasingly erratic and cruel
Sculptures are an ulcer on Greek-British relations
Primary sources hold that had he not died prematurely in Messolongi almost 200 years ago, Lord Byron would have been offered the throne of Greece and ruled the newly established kingdom as its first monarch. It is quite possible that Lord Byron was the King George I that Greece never had.
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Guitar smashed by Cobain sells for nearly $600,000
A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain sold for nearly $600,000, several times its original estimate, an auction house said on May 20.
The busted black Fender Stratocaster has been put back together, but is no longer playable, Kody Frederick of Julien's Auctions told AFP earlier this month.
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Sells like teen spirit? Cobain guitar up for auction
A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain is going under the hammer later this month in the United States.
The guitar has been put back together, but is no longer playable, said Kody Frederick of Julien's Auctions, which expects the musical artifact to fetch $80,000.
Bowie painting from donation bin up for auction
A painting by British pop icon David Bowie recently discovered at a Canadian store that resells donated goods had frantic bidders lining up on June 15 for a chance to own it.
The computer and acrylic collage on canvas is part of the so-called D Head series of portraits of the Ziggy Stardust rocker himself, his friends and others that he painted between 1995 and 1997.
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Semi-nude Bella Hadid on a large ball
It was from Calvin Klein’s upcoming advertising campaign
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Little Richard, flamboyant rock 'n' roll pioneer, dead at 87
Little Richard, one of the chief architects of rock 'n' roll whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, died on May 9 after battling bone cancer. He was 87.
Armani Starts Sewing Medical Clothing
Italian fashion house Armani, owned by fashion designer Giorgio Armani, will retool all its factories in Italy, starting to sew disposable clothing for medical professionals. This was reported by ANSA, citing a statement by Armani.
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Editorial: Better to remain silent
Regarding things about which you cannot speak it is best to remain silent.
One need not have delved into the writings of Wittgenstein to understand this self-event truth which, alas, some government ministers and cadres appear to have ignored.
Their frequent appearances and presence in the media cannot be explained otherwise.
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Leonard Bernstein Tribute | Athens | January 23
The late American pianist, conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein who, among others, wrote the music for "West Side Story," will be celebrated at the B&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music on Thursday, January 23. Greek pianist Nikolaos Laaris will play a list of the composer's pieces dedicated to his friends and family members.
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