By virtue of the fact that Napoleon’s invasion of Italy had forced the Curia to flee Rome and take refuge in Venice, the conclave of 1799 was the last papal election to be held outside of Rome. It was also the last papal election to be held in chaotic circumstances. To begin with, ...
Liverpool is ending its pre-season preparations in somewhat unorthodox fashion.Arne Slotwill get to experience theAnfieldcrowd for the first time when his team takes on Sevilla this afternoon, butsupporters will disperse from the ground ahead of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Las Palmas. Th...
Behind Closed Doors – B.A. ParisBy Bibliobeth @bibliobeth1 What’s it all about?: Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace: he has looks and wealth, she has charm and elegance. You’d like to get to know Grace better. But it’s difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace ...
RY:LGBTQ people are often told that we'll be tolerated if we hide our gender and sexuality and bodies behind closed doors. OK, so we did that in sex shops, theaters, clubs, and bars, with these nice big doors. But nope. The police still raided and shut these places down. I guess ...
Stanton had originally ordered the trial to be conducted behind closed doors with no access to the press and public. However, after General Grant testified behind these closed doors on May 12, he visited President Johnson personally and lobbied for the proceedings to be opened to the public ...
That said, the middle portion of the book does drag a bit, and the revolutionary coup could have come together faster. The ending, however, keeps you guessing right until the final chapter, with twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat. This series is perfect for ...
It wasn’t a proper door, one that could be closed, but an open arch. She’d complained about it more than once, but been told that doors were antithetical to the institute’s brand. “It signifies openness,” the director had said, smiling effulgently. It was a thin neuter with ...
Shirley first became a name for females in Charlotte Bronte's book "Shirley" in which the expecting parents were sure they were having a baby boy and would name him "Shirley." When a baby girl was delivered they decide to give her the name they had chosen for the boy. The book is ...
Harper Lee knew the power of the word and she understood the racial context that it was used in the south by white folks. She once wrote a letter to the local paper of a school board that banned her book. Here’s a copy of her short, but succinct letter. I absolutely chuckled at ...
Readers of the book would say the movie differs especially because of the lack of transitions between scenes, resulting in a sense of incoherency. In addition, the chemistry between Tatum and Seyfried was flat, leaving the viewers wanting to see more passion in their relationship. Despite these...