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And an image of the Portuguese island of Madeira

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Replacement Theory from Mussolini to Jan. 6

May 20

Welcome back to Lucid. I’m back from Rome and writing this from my deck in the Hudson Valley. When I opened the umbrella a small frog fell out —a sign…

May 18

Creating a political dynasty keeps the Marcos cult going

May 17

Hello from Rome! There is no Q&A this week. I will look forward to seeing all of you next week, when we resume our Q&As on Fridays at 1-2pmET. There…

May 13

Welcome back to Lucid.

May 11

I came to Rome to study Il Duce. Then Berlusconi brought neo-Fascists into power.

May 10

And a view of Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo

May 6

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