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This Happened — September 9: Marilyn Monroe’s “Flying Skirt” Photo

This Happened — September 9: Marilyn Monroe's "Flying Skirt" Photo

Updated Sept. 09, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. On this day 70 years ago, the famous image of Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate with her white dress was taken on the set of The Seven Year Itch. This iconic image has left a lasting impact on pop culture. What is the famous picture of Marilyn […]

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Russia-Ukraine War

How Putin Wields Russian Culture As A Weapon — And The Smart Way To Fight Back

Photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Moscow's Manege Central Exhibition Hall, with an oil painting depicting farmers in the background
Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Moscow's Manege Central Exhibition Hall Alexei Nikolsky/TASS/ZUMA

Vladimir Putin has tried to tie Russia’s cultural achievements to the nation’s past empire and his modern imperial ambitions — still, it’s a mistake to try to bury the nation’s great art, music and literature, argues Ukrainian publication Ukrainska Pravda.

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