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When visiting all those famous sites most guidebooks and explanatory literature available focus on the few, the rulers who ordered their creation, rather than on the many, the builders, the workers, the artisans. So it is delightful to learn that the first recorded labour strike in history is associated with such a famous site, Egypt's Valley of the Kings, in 1170 BCE!... Show more
Today in labor history: First recorded strike in Egypt, maybe ever
On this day in the year 1170 BCE, the first recorded strike took place against the building of pyramids in Egypt. It may be the…
Neoliberalism/neocolonialism gone mad: US crypto-billionaires sue Honduras for USD 11 bn for failing to grant them city-state/tax heaven on Roatán island. jacobin.com/2023/11/honduras-international-law-isd…
Billionaires Are Suing the Honduran Government for Blocking Their Profit-Making Scheme
US billionaires are trying to establish a libertarian city-state in Honduras to evade democratic constraints. As progressive president Xiomara Castro resists their efforts, the Peter…
We are actually wearing OIL! We need to dress to redress! en.vogue.me/fashion/livia-firth-reveals-fashions-d…
Limits to Growth? Some apparently do not think so... www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/icon-of-the-seas
Icon of the Seas: Itinerary, features, and more | Royal Caribbean Blog
Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship and will begin offering cruises in January 2024.
Neoliberal geeks and the wretched state of labour rights, a revealing prank by the brilliant Yes Men:
Activists Troll Web Summit As Fake Marshmello Pushes Fake Coin
Activist group The Yes Men pulled a prank on the Web Summit attendees recently, aiming to evidence labor issues within big brands.
Climate denialism (President) hand in hand with denialism of junta crimes (Vice-president), tough times for Argentina - www.democracynow.org/2023/11/21/argentina_javier_m…
What or who is behind the global steady and ugly rise of the far right? ecoclub.com/headlines/global-affairs/1556-231124-s…
It's a good start but what would be even better than interconnected luxury train journeys, is interconnected AFFORDABLE train journeys and rail networks for everyone.
Railbookers Unveils Around-the-World Luxury Train Journey - AFAR
Railbookers just unveiled an itinerary that connects 7 iconic train rides, including the Maharajas’ Express, Rocky Mountaineer, and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.