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Joseph Hall – Characters of Virtues and Vices (1608)

CHARACTERS OF VERTVES AND VICES: In two Bookes: By IOS. HALL. LONDON, Printed by Melch. Bradwood for Eleazar Edgar and Samuel Marham, and are to be sold at the sign of the Bul-head in Pauls Church-yard. ANNO 1608. He divines of the old heathens were their moral philosophers: These received the acts of an inbred law in the Sinai of nature; and delivered them, with many expositions, to … Continue reading Joseph Hall – Characters of Virtues and Vices (1608)

Prince Freï is interviewed by the Coprieta Standard

His Serene Highness and Gentle Glory Prince Freï was recently interviewed by the Coprieta Standard, an award-winning platform for micronational news. In the interview Prince Freï talks, amongst other things, about his work for the Principality of Lorenzburg and about the challenges in taking on the role as monarch of a minor Principality. micronation Read the whole interview … Continue reading Prince Freï is interviewed by the Coprieta Standard

World Environment Day 2016

“World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on June 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). “World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. … Continue reading World Environment Day 2016

Prince Freï and “Kultur i Väst” are going to Kairo

We are delighted to announce that His Serene Highness and Gentle Glory Prince Freï will visit Kairo, Egypt, together with the regional arts organization “Kultur i Väst”. The visit is scheduled to take place in October 2016: micronation Mahatat and CLUSTER Cairo How can public art organize itself in environments where the resources and conditions are subject … Continue reading Prince Freï and “Kultur i Väst” are going to Kairo

Advice on Living and developing Nobility

Sound advice for developing Nobility in both common and gentle folk. I give thanks to the legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky who is said to be the originator of these “commandments”. I also must recommend watching Jodorowsky’s films. The documentary about how he almost got to make a movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” is absolutely wonderful! micronation I like … Continue reading Advice on Living and developing Nobility

International Day for Biological Diversity

The International Day for Biological Diversity (or World Biodiversity Day) is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversityissues. It is currently held on May 22. micronation The International Day for Biological Diversity falls within the scope of the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals. In this larger initiative of international cooperation, the topic of biodiversity concerns stakeholders in sustainable agriculture; desertification, land degradation … Continue reading International Day for Biological Diversity

The Little Free Library: a super-local initiative to encourage reading

As Prince of Lorenzburg I hope to share the magic of reading books. It is true, we live in high-tech and digital times, but life itself is an analogue experience that isn’t intended to be lived through the computer screen! No, because people aren’t made up of nuts and bolts and cables on the inside … Continue reading The Little Free Library: a super-local initiative to encourage reading

Learning the Prince’s profession – part one “Legitimacy”

Today we celebrate the birthday of Italian renaissance thinker and writer Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, born on the 3 May 1469. He was a historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist, and writer. He has often been called the founder of modern political science. He was for many years a senior official in the Florentine Republic, with responsibilities in diplomatic and military … Continue reading Learning the Prince’s profession – part one “Legitimacy”

Lorenzburg and the Kingdom of Sabia and Verona establish diplomatic relations

We are most delighted to announce that Lorenzburg and the Kingdom of Sabia and Verona has established diplomatic relations. May this new friendship be of mutual benefit for the two nations! micronation About the Kingdom of Sabia and Verona: The Kingdom of Sabia and Verona (Sabian: Rexin Sâbixann ê Veronas; pronounced: [ˈɾeʒinː sḁˈbiʒan eː veˈɾɔnäs]), simply known as Sabia and Verona (/ˈsæbiə ən bɛrɒnə/; Sâbia ê Verona) is … Continue reading Lorenzburg and the Kingdom of Sabia and Verona establish diplomatic relations

H.M. King Thomas I of Cumagne created Baron “Gardegloire” in Lorenzburg

His Most Serene Highness and Gentle Glory, Prince Freï of Lorenzburg, Protector of the Oppressed, Defender of Freedom, Mystical Fount and Unshakeable Foundation of the Principality of Lorenzburg, to All Our Most Beloved Subjects Whatsoever, to Our Allies and Cherished Friends, to the Princes of all Earthly Realms and To All to Whom these Presents shall come, Greeting! micronation LET … Continue reading H.M. King Thomas I of Cumagne created Baron “Gardegloire” in Lorenzburg