Fawkes posts
The Economist Guy Fawkes, a 17th century Roman Catholic terrorist, leapt to his death on January 31st 1606, moments before he was to be executed for his role in the Gunpowder Plot. Since then, his image has become a regular feature of many protests
How Guy Fawkes became the face of post-modern protest
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How Guy Fawkes became the face of Anonymous
110 months ago
National Geographic Two centuries after Guy Fawkes failed to blow up the Houses of Parliament, Bonfire Night, or "Guy Fawkes Day," is celebrated in Britain with fireworks, parades, and elaborate costumes. Take a look.
Explosive Images of Guy Fawkes Day Celebrations
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See the parades, fireworks and protests that commemorate the foiled plot to bomb the Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605.
113 months ago
The Economist On November 5th 1605, Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the House of Lords with 36 barrels of gunpowder. Since then, he has become an anti-hero for the modern age, appropriated by Anonymous, Julian Assange and the Occupy movement
How Guy Fawkes became the face of post-modern protest
economist.com
The Gunpowder plot was foiled on this day in 1605
113 months ago
Howstuffworks It's Guy Fawkes Day! Time to learn about his everlasting place in history.
113 months ago
Reuters Prostests and fireworks - Guy Fawkes night in pictures. http://reut.rs/1WEjtkf
125 months ago
Laughing Squid
Guy Fawkes Day Explained In One Minute
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Vox gives a one minute abridged history of Guy Fawkes Day (Night), which is celebrated each year on November 5th (“Remember, remember! The fifth of November…”).
125 months ago
Washington Post World The story of Guy Fawkes is a one of terrorism, sectarianism and religious persecution. It wouldn't look so out of place in 2015.
What Guy Fawkes has in common with today’s religious terrorists
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“Guy Fawkes fought like a jihadist of today."
125 months ago
Huffington Post UK The symbol will be worn by protesters all over the world at Million Mask Marches tonight...
Here's How To Make An Anonymous Guy Fawkes Mask In Your Own Home
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As thousands gather to celebrate Bonfire Night and the legacy of Guy Fawkes, many do so wearing an anonymous 'V for Vendetta' mask. The symbol will also be worn by protesters all over the world to
125 months ago
io9 It's easy to see, when you look.
Remember, Remember: There's a Downside to All Those Guy Fawkes Bonfires
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“Remember, remember the fifth of November....” It’s that time of year again, when eager Brits celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with extravagant fireworks displays and bonfires to burn the traitorous Fawkes in effigy. But a new study says that all tha Read more ... t extra smoke and debris in the air wreak havoc with visibility.
125 months ago
Howstuffworks It's Guy Fawkes Day! Time to learn about his everlasting place in history.
Ridiculous History: Guy Fawkes and One Killer Marketing Campaign
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Imagine the cast of the "Ocean’s Eleven" trilogy in breeches and broad collars, and you have an inkling of this famous plot and why Fawkes' likeness lives on.
125 months ago