February 2009
December 2008
Internet Archive: Details: Czar Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1917)
by sbrothierIn rare footage, Czar Nicholas of Russia mounts his horse. During the Russian Revolution, in 1917, he and his entire family were murdered by the Bolchevicks.
Internet Archive: Details: Vue Lumière No 765 - Danse Serpentine
by sbrothierDance performance, first projected in Avignon on November 25th 1896 (performer: Loïe Fuller)
Internet Archive: Details: Vue Lumière No 992 - Panorama pendant l'ascension de la Tour Eiffel
by sbrothierVue Lumière No 992 - Panorama pendant l'ascension de la Tour Eiffel (1898)
November 2008
Cocktails and Martinis Nick and Nora Style - Foodie Flicks - Slashfood
by sbrothier (via)The other day my head was swimming with the wonder that is Nick and Nora Charles. While this is hardly the arena to talk about the wonder that is The Thin Man, Nick Charles certainly has some worth here at Slashfood.
September 2008
The Suffering Bastard -- The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess -- Small Screen Network
by sbrothierThe original name for this drink was apparently the Suffering Bar Steward, but as one might expect in a noisy bar after a few drinks, the name gets a little mangled. There are several recipes for this floating about. For mine I turned to one of my favorite sources, Beachbum Berrry's Grog Log, by Jeff Berry.
YouTube - Chaîne de BrooklynMuseum
by sbrothierThe mission of the Brooklyn Museum is to act as a bridge between the rich artistic heritage of world cultures, as embodied in its collections, and the unique experience of each visitor. Dedicated to the primacy of the visitor experience, committed to excellence in every aspect of its collections and programs, and drawing on both new and traditional tools of communication, interpretation, and presentation, the Museum aims to serve its diverse public as a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming center for learning through the visual arts.
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