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Sentences of Death: Infamous Executions and the Power of Romantic Nationalism
If an execution is done well, it is – barring a “traitor’s death” — supposed to be painless. If one’s heart and intestines are not being ripped from the body post-genital mutilation but prior to decapitation, then the bullet, axe, … Continue reading
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Tagged anne boleyn, Canada, Canadian history, Henry II, heroism, Irish history, Irishmen, John Brown, Louis Riel, Manitoba, martyrdom, masculinities, Orangemen, Padraic Pearse, Red River Rebellion, Richard Burton, Roger Casement, saints, symbolism, Thomas Becket, Thomas Cranmer, Thomas More, Thomas Scott
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Is Heroism Dumb?
One hundred-and-ninety-nine years ago last month, a very smart, self-taught, stunningly gorgeous, and strategically savvy man had a very bad idea. There are a few given rules in warfare that should be followed to the letter. Most of them are … Continue reading
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