Tag Archives: Robert D. Warth

WHEN MEMORIES WERE CHEAP LIKE BORSCHT

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Dave

”Let them eat caviar” supposedly said by Czar Nicholas II upon learning that the peasants were starving. Although there is no record of these words ever having been uttered, it is plausible that he could say them…. Many nefarious claims … Continue reading →

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FAITH HEALERS AND TOUCHY-FEELERS

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Dave

Russians have always had a centuries-long passion for the occult, and in times of social and political change the paranormal mushroomed, with all manner of psychics, wizards and sorcerers popping up to offer so-called “magical services”, on a much grander, … Continue reading →