February 23, 2012

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The Psychology of Forgers

Forgery: Eight versions of the Mona Lisa

Although there have been those who have made a good living out of forging anything of value, it needs to be pointed out that a great deal of both skill and experience is necessary to forge a piece of art or to forge silver, gold or paper money.

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Psychologist Sheds light on the behavior of Amenhotep IV, Akhenaten

Head of Akhenaten

The twelfth year of the reign of Akhenaten represented the best of times and the worst of times. The relocation to Amarna was successful in many ways, but the beginning of the end in other ways

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Psychology weighs in on the BC/AD – BCE/CE debate

Dionysius Exiguus invented Anno Domini years to date Easter.

Today, the dating system is being challenged by those who want to change it to BCE, Before the Common Era and CE, the Common Era. It would be the same time wise, but it would eliminate the “Christian concept.”

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The Nephews of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky

Davydov (right) with his uncle, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, in 1892

Both of the composers were plagued with depression much of their lives and had a myriad of emotional problems. During the time their nephews lived with them, they were able to produce their greatest works.

Ancient Coinage: A Span of 1,000 Years

Drachma of Aegina, 6th century BC

In 510 BC, there came into existence a small piece of silver structured into a “coin” with a portrait of the goddess Athena on one side and an owl on the other.

Two Roman Emperors with a Social Conscience

Bust of Antoninus Pius, at Glyptothek, Munich

Both Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius experienced developmental years in well structured environments. They were well educated, had their needs addressed in a practical manner and did not manifest any aberrant behavior at any time in their