The Year of the Horse is known for freedom, energy, and progress. This year revolves around action and adventure, both on a personal and societal level. Horses are free, energetic, and enthusiastic animals and often bring a breath of fresh air and change...
The normally so careful and precise Swiss postal administration had bad luck with the stamp from the permanent series 'Constellations and Landscapes' published on February 17, 1983, which depicts the constellation 'Virgo' over the Aletsch Glacier. It was to be expected that some...
From January 25, 2020, to February 11, 2021, the Year of the Rat is celebrated according to the Chinese zodiac. We take a brief look back at the Year of the Pig. That was not a good year for China with African swine fever...
Western civilization is the heir to Greek civilization: a rational explanation of the world originated here. What is the reason why the rational explanation of the world flourished so greatly in the West? In the early Middle Ages, the Bible was...
Because the astronomical observatory in Armagh, Northern Ireland, celebrated its bicentennial in 1990, Royal Mail issued a series of four stamps showing much more than just the anniversary observatory. On the center of the stamp of...
Alderman Kasmi (Rotterdam) had the honor of waking the lion for the Chinese New Year lion dance last Saturday, February 9. Afterwards, the festivities could begin around the streets of the West-Kruiskade. We analyze his speech, in which he touched upon famous people who...
Chinese New Year (Huangdi 4716), the Year of the Pig, runs from February 5, 2019, through January 24, 2020. We just drank champagne and ate oliebollen, and now we're celebrating New Year again? Yes, Chinese New Year is celebrated in many Asian...
Not everyone is a lover of classical music. Nevertheless, the British Royal Mail issued a series of four stamps on May 14, 1985, as part of the European Year of Music. Four stamps dedicated to British composers. Designer...
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. Australia is issuing a series of stamps featuring equestrian sports: Cross-country, Pony Club, Showjumping, Polocrosse, and Dressage...
On November 14, 2011, the Liechtenstein Postal Service issued a special block of four stamps to commemorate the Chinese Year of the Dragon. The Year of the Dragon ran from February 23, 2012, to February 9, 2013....
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. Bulgaria issued this block with the theme of football. A block issued by Canada with...
On May 21, the 'I have' of Taurus gives way to the 'I think' of Gemini. The Gemini zodiac sign is a true thinker. In addition, he is very curious and eager to learn. He is always looking for new experiences...
On April 22, we switch from the adventurous Aries to the cautious Taurus. Taurus is no adventurer; he prefers to avoid difficult things. He attaches great value to money and possessions, because security and comfort are important to the...
Western astrology begins with the sign of Aries. The sign of renewal and the dawning of new times. Spring, which starts on March 21, is bursting with zest for life, and so is Aries. Action is important in...
The twelfth sign of the zodiac, Pisces, is emotional and sensitive. Pisces, born between February 20 and March 22, cannot set boundaries for their feelings and let themselves be carried away by them. As a result, it can sometimes become a mess in the head of...
Today we have arrived at the eleventh astrological sign of the zodiac, Aquarius. This sign does not like entrenched views and ideas. Aquarius is always looking for something new and, moreover, wants to do things differently than...
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