Monthly Archives: September 2025

Lenin in Irkutsk faces northwest, his expression a bit less stern than in some depictions. He beckons, chest thrust proudly forward. He wears his coat here, rather than draping it as a cloak. The coat is open as he also … Continue reading →

+972 Magazine article on Israeli military resisters: “If you want to be a partner to Palestinians, you cannot join the army that is killing them,” she said. “These are people you know, whose homes are being demolished or who are … Continue reading →

Lenin in Novosibirsk is rough hewn and his stance is strong, feet apart. He is not alone – these three guys have rifles. They will defend the revolution. Lenin is flanked on his left by two workers, pointing the way. … Continue reading →

Kyle Anzalone, ScheerPost: President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account that India and Russia are now firmly tied to China and have drifted away from the US orbit. Trump also demanded that Europe end Russian oil imports and … Continue reading →

In Omsk Lenin seems a bit pensive. He wraps his coat around one arm, as if to protect it from the wind. His other arm hangs at his side. Does he look at the viewer with concern? Tara Gate to … Continue reading →

Oldest known wooden sculpture on the planet. It is estimated to be 11,000 years old, older by far than the pyramids.