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We are often told the USSR was an oppressive, authoritarian society, lacking freedom and democracy. There were endless purges that claimed the lives of millions of “dissidents,” purges that were designed for one thing and one thing only: to keep power in the hands of those who wielded it.And as we all know, the economy was based on socialist and communist principles, which is why it barely functioned at all. There were endless famines, genocides against minorities within the nation, and an industrial base that was constantly tottering on the edge of collapse.But instead of trying to ...

Delve into the weird and wonderful world of auctioneering with TV antiques experts Rachel Holland and Kayleigh Davies. Explore the social and design history of objects, learn about the daily life of those who work in the auction business, including many familiar TV faces, and hear some of the most unbelievable and outrageous stories about the job.Rachel and Kayleigh are both full time auctioneers and valuers at Fieldings Auctioneers. Rachel is a specialist in Asian Art and music memorabila and vinyl, and is an expert on Channel 5's The Great Auction Showdown. Kayleigh is a specialist in toys, ...

Der Arbeitsalltag in der historischen Gesenkschmiede war voller kleiner und großer, schräger und absurder, tragischer und komischer persönlicher Geschichten. Der Podcast „Wenn der Hammer schlägt“ erzählt einige davon in fünf Episoden. Kurze Schlaglichter auf Ereignisse und Erlebtes aus der hundert Jahre und vierzehn Tage dauernden Firmengeschichte lassen die Hörerinnen und Hörer in die geschäftige Welt der Fabrik eintauchen und zeigen die Lebens- und Arbeitswelt der Angestellten aus ihrer Perspektive.