sdsdsdsdsdMonth: May 2016

Rakish Dynasties: Joe and John F Kennedy

Joseph Kennedy Sr’s father Patrick was the quintessential American rags-to-riches success story, parlaying savings from work as a stevedore into the ownership

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Mercury Rising

When it comes to the anthropogenic climate change debate, the Cassandras are trouncing the naysayers. Planet Earth has never, in recorded history,

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From Cognac to Cannes

The most prestigious film festival in the world came to fruition as an indirect result of fascist regimes faced during the Second World War,

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Infinity Brunch

This month’s theme of Power takes Rake Towers on a tour of infinity brunches; serving never-ending supplies of champagne and whatever else

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Marketing Genius

Jeremy Hackett should be pleased with himself (though his soft-spoken nature and humility won’t allow it). He has realised the creation of

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Deux Musketeers: The Dumas Dynasty

Thomas Alexandre Dumas, The Rake

Few men can claim as many firsts as Thomas-Alexandre Dumas; premier French revolutionary general, the first non-white top-ranking officer in European military

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