Xi Jinping and A Pending Revolution
China’s president, Xi Jinping, profoundly altered China’s political system when he became president in 2012. His authority has been contested due to his oppressive policies toward Xinjiang and Hong Kong people. He is also officially known to have suppressed opponents under cover of “anti-corruption” programs, declared himself “president-for-life,” and in 2019, presided over the COVID-19 […]
Rupertikirtag, Salzburg Folk Dance
Rupertikirtag (St. Rupert’s Day Fair) is an annual fair held on the city squares next to Salzburg Cathedral, in honor of Saint Rupert, patron saint of Salzburg, Austria. The fair is held every year in September, and features vintage fairground rides, market stalls, craft demonstrations, beer tent, music and dance. Rupert of Salzburg or Rupert […]
How Queen Elizabeth II’s Passion for Flowers, Her Horse, and Corgis Impacted the Monarch’s Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday, September 19, at King George VI Memorial Chapel within the St George’s Chapel beside her later husband, Prince Phillip. As expected for the former Monarch, a great deal of attention was placed on ensuring the day’s events were impeccably executed, including the aesthetics of Her Majesty’s […]