I did not want to lose track of this wonderful little article on sprezzatura. Sprezzatura: Definition and Examples | The …

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I gained real respect for Maria Sharapova after seeing this. E:60 Maria Sharapova From Russia With Love Chernobyl – YouTube.

Watch this silent movie and move to the head of the class.  It is fascinating to know that fundamental actions …

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Gentlemen need stationery.  It’s as simple as that. ENGRAVED IN NEW YORK CITY | A Continuous Lean..

Who is a Fencing Master?.

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~wew/fencing/masters.notes.html.

I’ve always been a big fan of the tradesman or craftsman. Cordwainer, barber, bartender, tailor–they all have my respect and …

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Great research and information here on the complexities of sword and blade fighting.  Gruesome stuff.  MB   Blade Realities.

Nice article linked below about the navaja knife of Spain.  Many references here in the first excerpt about the popularity …

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This is a fascinating article on Cary Grant and his North by Northwest wardrobe.   North by Northwest: Cary Grant’s …

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