The Pianism on Instagram: "Eugene Istomin (1925-2003) playing the last three variations preceding the fugue from Brahms’ Op. 24, the Händel Variations, hailed by Donald Tovey as pertaining to « the half-dozen greatest sets of variations ever written ». Eugene Istomin was born in New York City to Russian and Ukrainian parents who escaped the Soviet Revolution. His father Yuri (guitarist) fought for the Tsarist army, his mother Feera Chavin (singer, dancer) was from Odessa: Istomin would play by e

Lynda Carter | 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 on Instagram: "Wonder Woman is one of the most enduring female superheroes. This Then & Now tribute traces the entire live-action history of the Amazonian warrior, honoring the six actresses who wore the iconic costume—including the stars of some of the most famous canceled projects. 🛡️ The Wonder Woman Legacy: Then & Now 1️⃣ Ellie Wood Walker (Wonder Woman: Who’s Afraid of Diana Prince?, 1967) (The first attempt: a forgotten comedic TV pilot.) 2️⃣ Cathy L

Caesar’s Double Siege: Starving Alesia The Battle of Alesia is perhaps the greatest military engineering feat in history. Facing a massive enemy force inside a city and an even larger relief army approaching from the rear, Julius Caesar did the unthinkable: he built two walls and fought two armies at the same time. This video covers: The Trap: Vercingetorix's retreat to Alesia. The Donut Fortification: Caesar's construction of the circumvallation and contravallation lines. Ancient Minefields: Th