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Augustus the Strong’s name has long been a byword for dissipation. Yet he was also a great patron of the arts, creating in Dresden perhaps the finest Baroque city in Europe.
Ritchie Robertson examines the two sides of his personality.
Ritchie Robertson - All for the Thrill of the Chase
Ritchie Robertson: All for the Thrill of the Chase - Augustus the Strong: A Study in Artistic Greatness and Political Fiasco by Tim Blanning
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Marie Curie’s pioneering research has been well documented. Less well known is the contribution she made to the advancement of women in science across the world.
@wendymoore99 explores Curie’s life in a male-dominated field.
Wendy Moore - Atomic Achievements
Wendy Moore: Atomic Achievements - The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel
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