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Chronicles the efforts of the Hermitage staff to preserve priceless works of art during the 900 days of the Siege of Leningrad from 1941-1944.

In praise of folly: on the fool and the jester in Flemish art According to medieval theologians, faith is a deadly serious business. Humour and virtue are irreconcilable, because laughter is uncontrollable and escapes the control of reason. A modest smile is permitted. But laughing loudly, grinning (...)