Posts by 1ulia

06 Nov

Obiceiuri in comunism

Wormwood Wine, Propaganda, and the History of the Spritz: Myths from the Communist Era

• November 6, 2024
• By 1ulia
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Wormwood Wine, Propaganda, and the History of the Spritz: Myths from the Communist Era Wormwood wine, spritz, and...

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28 Oct

Romania

Gopo’s Little Man and the Anti-Disney Movement

• October 28, 2024
• By 1ulia
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Today, on October 28, International Animation Day, we’re talking about what Ion Popescu-Gopo meant to us— an arti...

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22 Oct

Comunismul in epoca Ceausescu

The Last Vampire of Bucharest – Communist Regime

• October 22, 2024
• By 1ulia
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Probably one of the most difficult years of the communist era, 1971 was a year of terror for Bucharest residents....

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18 Oct

Romania

Roma Singers from Clejani (Romania), Communism & Johnny Depp

• October 18, 2024
• By 1ulia
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What if we told you that Romania’s biggest artist of tomorrow is someone you’re completely ignoring now? Today, w...

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10 Oct

Romania

The Pitești Experiment: Darkest Chapter of Reeducation, Torture, and Betrayal in Communist Romania

• October 10, 2024
• By 1ulia
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The year is 1949, and within the prison of Suceava, a group of former legionary prisoners, led by Alexandru Bogda...

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21 Jun

Romania

Debunking 5 Myths About Communism in Romania

• June 21, 2024
• By 1ulia
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Between 1947 and 1989, many incorrect ideas about the communist regime spread, many of which remain in the collec...

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06 Jun

Romania

Elections in Communist Romania – Vote for the Sun!

• June 6, 2024
• By 1ulia
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Voting is not always a sign of real choice, although throughout history the term "elections" has been used for bo...

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28 May

Comunismul in epoca Ceausescu

Ion Mihai Pacepa: Communist Romania

• May 28, 2024
• By 1ulia

"I want to tell you and my friends back home that I made this decision to avoid becoming a political murderer, to...

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29 Mar

Comunismul in epoca Ceausescu

The Great Earthquake of 1977 – What Happened to Bucharest?

• March 29, 2024
• By 1ulia
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Urban Reconstruction of Bucharest after the 1977 Earthquake On Marc...

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08 Mar

Comunismul in epoca Ceausescu

The Status of Women in Communist Romania: A Personal Account

• March 8, 2024
• By 1ulia
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In this article, we will delve into what life would have been like for women during the communist era in Romania....

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