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1917. Romanovs and Revolution at the Hermitage Amsterdam

February 4, 2017 Moniek Bloks 0

2017 marks 100 years since the start of the Russian revolution which would end in the grisly execution of the Nicholas II, his wife, four daughters and his son. The Hermitage Amsterdam hosts this new exhibition on that fateful year and describes in 7 missteps how it all went wrong for Nicholas. The exhibition opens [read more]

Intimate Letters and Bajonet arrive at Hermitage Amsterdam for new exhibition

December 22, 2016 Moniek Bloks 0

As the Hermitage in Amsterdam gears up for their new exhibition: 1917. Romanovs & Revolution items are beginning to arrive in Amsterdam. Over 200 items from the Hermitage in St. Petersburg are coming over, including dozens of intimate pieces from the archives, such as journals, pictures and drawings by the children. A special item is [read more]