Power and riches - collections of kings and noblemen (Part II) 2016-03-25
Collections of Lithuanian aristocrats were as valuable as those of the old European families. Several years ago, Meadows Museum (USA) organized an exhibition of one of the oldest noble European families - Dukes of Alba (Spain) - collection, which they accumulated for more than 500 years. The interest exceeded the expectations. Meanwhile, the time seems to be standing still at the count Oginskiai' art treasures’ exhibition presented at the M. Žilinskas Gallery. Our country, which has preserved a magnificent history still turns away from the heritage of its aristocrats, who helped us integrate into the Western culture.
The impact of the Great War to the emerging Lithuanian state 2015-03-25
Legacy of the Great War in Lithuania is simply deleted, emphasizing it as a stage that led to country's independence without examining enemy armies that operated there, battles and biographies of notable personalities. Meanwhile Lithuania could boast about the imprints of European-wide celebrities, who led the country into a changed world. It is especially relevant now, since 2014 - 2018 were announced as years of the Great War.
Names immortalised in stone 2014-11-18
The article is about tombs and memorial stelae in churches of Italy, France and Lithuania, Kaunas in particular. Speaking about Lithuania, the author regrets that we do not have such important war or cultural memorials that could equal to West Europe. Even the rulers buried in the cellars of Vilnius Cathedral are not accessible to everybody, while the number of tombs that may be seen by visitors of churches is even smaller in Kaunas.
Proud amazons in the war field 2014-07-15
Actions of women from the times of the British queen Boudica († 60 or 61 AD), who fought against Ancient Rome, to the personality of Jane of Arc (1412 – 1431) were interpreted diversely. Female soldiers could be traced in the campaign of Napoleon, in the Civil War of America, the War of Crimea and in other historical events. They did not always hide their names under male tunics.
