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| | Part 2 of my walk to find the City of London pubs. Historical pubs such as Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, the Blacfriar and Ye Olde Watling to the Four Sisters
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| | In 1509, Henry VIII - one of England's most famous monarchs - ascended the throne, ensuring the Tudor succession after his father, Henry VII, won the throne from Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. After almost a decade of rule, the young King agreed to follow the advice of his close advisor, Cardinal Wolsey,...
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| | [AI summary] The blog post explores the medieval history and architecture of Treffurt, a town in Thuringia, highlighting its old houses, narrow lanes, and historical landmarks such as the Normanstein Castle, St. Bonifatius Church, and the Renaissance Town Hall.
| | www.palladiummag.com
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| [AI summary] This article explores the complex and evolving role of Confucianism in contemporary China and its historical parallels with Japan's pre-WWII Confucian nationalism. It highlights the tensions between liberal and authoritarian interpretations of Confucianism, the influence of Japanese Confucianism on Chinese intellectuals, and the challenges faced by liberal Confucians in the face of rising authoritarianism. The piece also touches on the potential for Confucianism to be reformed to align with modern democratic values and the importance of a progressive reconstruction of Confucianism to counter authoritarian trends.