Category Archives: France

Caput anni

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Antigone1984.com

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When Adam delved and Eve span

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Ooops! Fat trains and ghost stations

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Urns for Europa

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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St George and tomato bread

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Crystal balls-up

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Revolting fountain pens

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Dulce et decorum

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Great minds think alike

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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