Online lecture: Jewish New York – Coburg

Online lecture: Jewish New York – Coburg

Individual examples, such as the textile industry, the press, shops and synagogues, illustrate how Jews were able to leave their mark on the city. Individual boroughs that have played a major role in New York’s Jewish history deserve attention, including the Lower East Side, Washington Heights and Crown Heights. Images and literary excerpts are intended … Read more

The Gilded Age: how was the New York of 1880 recreated?

The Gilded Age: how was the New York of 1880 recreated?

“We couldn’t decently cordon off an entire Upper East Side neighborhood to shoot…” Julian Fellowes tells us everything behind the scenes of the series. What strikes, arriving in The Gilded Age, it is obviously the majesty of the decorum. The places, the costumes, the accessories… The historical reconstruction is breathtaking. And she was essential, we … Read more

Emanation of toxic gas at the Delta hospital in Brussels: the entrance was cordoned off as a precaution

Emanation of toxic gas at the Delta hospital in Brussels: the entrance was cordoned off as a precaution

The Delta hospital in Auderghem was partially evacuated on Tuesday morning due to toxic gas fumes. The emergency services left the scene shortly after 1 p.m., after ensuring that there was no longer any danger. The Brussels firefighters were called around 11:30 a.m. following toxic gas fumes at the Delta hospital in Auderghem. A security … Read more

Shaken in global markets due to possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

Shaken in global markets due to possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

Geopolitical concerns over the crisis in Ukraine, and the ever-closer possibility of an invasion by Russia, took their toll on stocks around the world: major stock indices plummeted, and bonds rose against the dollar, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve to reiterate its hard-line policy. While Russia denies planning an invasion, it is said … Read more