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This is the fifth part of our five part series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb, IIIc, IV) on the structure of the...
a year ago
This is the fifth part of our five part series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb, IIIc, IV) on the structure of the Roman Republic during the third and second centuries BC, the ‘Middle Republic.’ Last time we looked at the odd but very important role played by the ROman Senate as the central...
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Was Henry VI England’s Most Unfortunate King?
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Was the Spanish Influenza the First Global Pandemic in the Modern Era?
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Flashbak
‘Leasure And Pleasure’: Window Shopping In 1980s Hull
“When I started this project in 1977, Hull was in the throes of a massive redevelopment, with many...
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“When I started this project in 1977, Hull was in the throes of a massive redevelopment, with many inner city areas being bulldozed and instant slums being created on its outskirts. It seemed to have learnt nothing from the mistakes I had fought against during the previous decade...
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Mothers of the Ancient World
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Mothers of the Ancient World
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The Most Dramatic Operation to Recover Looted Native American Art
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Alexandre Dumas: The Life & Legacy of a Great Novelist
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How Did the Roman Empire Affect Christianity?
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Classical Wisdom
Respect the Spartan Woman!
How was it for the ancient ladies?
a year ago
How was it for the ancient ladies?
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How Did Christianity Affect Japanese Immigration to America?
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African History...
on the Nubian priests of Rome and the Moors of Spain
When the 12th-century West African scholar Ibrahim al-Kanemi moved to the city of Seville in Spain...
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When the 12th-century West African scholar Ibrahim al-Kanemi moved to the city of Seville in Spain and became one of the most celebrated Andalusian poets, he wasn't the first from his region to visit the Moorish kingdom.
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The Declaration of Independence: History & Overview
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Venice Locals Oppose the City’s New Entry Fee
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U.S. Submarines: How Did the ‘Silent Service’ Win WWII in the Pacific?
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Brussels Statue Supposedly Damaged by Irish Tourist
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Venice Plan for Damaged Banksy Mural Concerns Locals
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Constantine and the Queen of Carthage
a year ago
Constantine and the Queen of Carthage
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5 Interesting 1980s Subcultures: From Goth to Punk to Skinheads
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10 Most Socially Progressive Countries You Can Move To
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Possible ‘Salvator Mundi’ Location and Exhibition Plans Revealed
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How the Nazis Captured the Minds of Germany’s Youth
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Classical Wisdom
Does FREE WILL Exist?
And if not, what are the consequences?
a week ago
And if not, what are the consequences?
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Who Were the Armored Pioneers Between the World Wars?
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The 10 Most Beloved Urban Parks in the United States
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4 Key Characteristics of Symbolist Art
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What’s the History of the Rugby World Cup?
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Colonial Mexican Art: 4 Key Formats and Themes
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1980s NYC and the Intuition of Richard Sandler
“Street photography is very difficult. The number of really good pictures that you get is very small...
9 months ago
“Street photography is very difficult. The number of really good pictures that you get is very small in comparison to the number of pictures taken. You’re better off, I think, letting your intuition completely run wild…” – Richard Sandler on his photographs of NYC Richard...
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Quipu: How Did the Inca Record Information with Cords & Knots?
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New Study Reveals Fresh Insight Into Mayan Sacrifices
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What Made Sir Joshua Reynolds an Iconic Portrait Artist?
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What Are the 6 Tallest Mountains in Alaska?
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What Are Plato’s Arguments Against Democracy?
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10 Small but Historic Countries You Didn’t Know About
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7 Great Paris Museums Beyond the Louvre
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Ancient Marble Zeus Head Unearthed in Türkiye
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How Have Druids Influenced Wales Throughout History?
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Wrong Side of...
The Phantom of Polarisation
Do people actually disagree that much?
a month ago
Do people actually disagree that much?
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Van Gogh’s Sunflowers: 11 Works Featuring the Artist’s Favorite Flower
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10 Historical Places to Visit in Hampshire
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Why Was Prohibition Repealed?
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What Are the Romance Languages?
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Dreams of Space -...
Women's Day -August (1953) Part 2
Another article that appeared in this August 1953 issue is about the current fictional space flight...
over a year ago
Another article that appeared in this August 1953 issue is about the current fictional space flight programs on TV: Rocket-Bye Baby.
Flashbak
Curious Pictures From A French Aristocrat’s 40-Year Mission To Create 3-D Photography
“Imagine… a photograph of a woman wearing earrings adorned with a glittering De Beers diamond. You...
4 months ago
“Imagine… a photograph of a woman wearing earrings adorned with a glittering De Beers diamond. You see one earring. Walk slowly past the photograph so you are viewing it from gradually changing angles… The earring from one ear recedes from view while its twin [appears] in turn on...
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Hypnosis: Is it Magic or Science?
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Audrey Flack, Pioneer of Photorealism, Dies at 93
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Federalism in Ancient Greece: The Forgotten Side of Ancient Greek Politics
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The MoMA Became the Latest Target of Climate Activists
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CrimethInc.
Festivals of Resistance : A Call for Gatherings the Weekend Before Trump Takes Office
Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance...
2 weeks ago
Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance on the weekend of January 18, immediately before Donald Trump takes office. This is a crucial opportunity to engage in outreach, education, and action ahead of what it is sure to...
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Thefts From Heritage Sites in the U.K. Are Rising
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Patterns in Humanity
Genes and social stratification
How genes affect socioeconomic success, and its consequences for society's structure.
8 months ago
How genes affect socioeconomic success, and its consequences for society's structure.
Dreams of Space -...
Judy Space Puzzles (1970s)
Here is another quick post for you. Space puzzles!
I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time...
a month ago
Here is another quick post for you. Space puzzles!
I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time to bring them back.
These were classroom puzzles (although they were probably owned by kids at home too). They were mostly for Kindergarten-2nd grade kids and were "educational" as...
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Brooklyn Museum Adds Art by Black and Asian-American Artists
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Logos vs Chaos: The Book of Genesis vs Other Ancient Creation Myths
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England’s Reformation: Edward VI’s Protestant Reforms
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Beyond Watergate: A Look at President Nixon’s Legacy
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Discover Norman Rockwell’s America (& His Legacy)
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A Tour of The Westwood Mall, Michigan, 1972 – 1984
We’re off to the Westwood Mall in Michigan in the 1970s and early 1980s. Most of the images here are...
a month ago
We’re off to the Westwood Mall in Michigan in the 1970s and early 1980s. Most of the images here are from the store’s opening on August 3 1972. We see shopper browsing for music in Recordland beneath a poster for the singer Cyndi Lauper, buying into the ‘grapefruit diet’, getting...
Flashbak
American Photographs: A Journey Down The Blue Highways, 1970s
You see, I’ve been through The desert on a horse with no name It felt good to be out of the rain In...
2 months ago
You see, I’ve been through The desert on a horse with no name It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert you can remember your name ‘Cause there ain’t no one for to give you no pain – America, A Horse With No Name We don’t know where British … Continue reading "American...
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Was Flavius Aetius “Last of the Romans”?
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The Unification of England & the Death of the Kingdom of Mercia
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Plato’s Dialogue Crito: Should Socrates Have Escaped His Execution?
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Who Was Saint Basil of Caesarea?
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History Today Feed
‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/24/2024 - 10:22
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‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/24/2024 - 10:22
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How Did Socrates’s Teaching Inspire Cynicism?
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Terror on the HMS Erebus: The Tragic Arctic Expedition
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Why Is Edward Hopper Cinema’s Favorite Painter?
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African History...
Persian myths and realities on the Swahili coast: contextualizing the 'Shirazi' civilization.
Why geneticists found what archeologists and historians had failed to locate.
a year ago
Why geneticists found what archeologists and historians had failed to locate.
Classical Wisdom
The Essential Greeks
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6 months ago
***Now Enrolling: Starting July 1st, 2024
African History...
a brief note on European pirates and African states during the 'golden age of piracy.'
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
9 months ago
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
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What Is Gnosticism?
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5 Quotes by Sartre Explained: What These Words Mean for Us Today
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Omega: The Last Days of the World – Camille Flammarion’s Visions of A Dying Planet (1883)
‘The most deadly pestilence would have carried far less terror to the heart than the astronomical...
7 months ago
‘The most deadly pestilence would have carried far less terror to the heart than the astronomical prediction on every tongue; it would have made fewer victims, for already, from some unknown cause, the death-rate was increasing. At every instant one felt the electric shock of a...
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for May 2023
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
a year ago
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of May. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, updated jib cars, and added new recommendations on the...
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How Did Philosophers of Different Eras Perceive Happiness?
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First Major Survey of Georgia O’Keeffe Cityscapes Opens June 2
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History Today Feed
Muslim Modernisers on the Silk Road
Muslim Modernisers on the Silk Road
JamesHoare
Fri, 09/20/2024 - 06:00
3 months ago
Muslim Modernisers on the Silk Road
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Fri, 09/20/2024 - 06:00
Dreams of Space -...
Johnny's Space Trip (1954)
A re-run--
Back to the imaginative past and Johnny's Space Trip. This 1954 fictional book captures...
a year ago
A re-run--
Back to the imaginative past and Johnny's Space Trip. This 1954 fictional book captures the spirit of doing it for yourself as Johnny and his friends build (and dream of) a spaceship for a journey from their backyard. It is pure fantasy but as you will see there is a...
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The Origins of the Republican Party: A Comprehensive Guide
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Who Were the Kuomintang?
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Classical Wisdom
The Cyclops
A Misunderstood Monster?
a year ago
African History...
A complete history of Zeila (Zayla): ca. 800-1885 CE.
Journal of African cities: chapter 14
3 months ago
Journal of African cities: chapter 14
Overcoming Bias
How Every Empire Falls
On the radio yesterday, I heard the soulful song That’s How Every Empire Falls, written by RB Morris...
a month ago
On the radio yesterday, I heard the soulful song That’s How Every Empire Falls, written by RB Morris sometime before 2005, and performed at various times by Morris, John Prine, and Marianne Faithfull.
Global Inequality...
Living through another great transformation…
A review of Karl Polanyi's "Great transformation"
4 months ago
A review of Karl Polanyi's "Great transformation"
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4 Awe-Inspiring Neolithic Monuments in the British Isles
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a year ago
A Collection of...
Michael Taylor on The Development of the M1 Garand and its Implications
This week, Michael Taylor, Associate Professor of History at SUNY Albany, returns to offer an...
a year ago
This week, Michael Taylor, Associate Professor of History at SUNY Albany, returns to offer an interesting argument about the longterm impact of the M1 Garand, the US army’s extremely successful World War II and Korean era battle rifle, introduced in 1936. A fantastically...
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6 Places to Visit in Cape Town for History & Art Lovers
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What Is a Medieval Morality Play?
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Trying to Understand...
And Now for Something Completely Different.
Am I me? Are You you? ?
a year ago
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Who Is the Egyptian God Thoth?
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The Dutch Under Nazi Rule: German WWII Occupation of the Netherlands
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A Collection of...
Collections: Teaching Paradox, Imperator, Part I: Divisa in Partes Tres
This is the first part of a three-part (if I can keep it) series, examining the historical...
5 months ago
This is the first part of a three-part (if I can keep it) series, examining the historical assumptions of Imperator: Rome, a historical grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive, set during the rise and collapse of the Roman Republic from 304-27 BC and covering the broader...
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Giorgio Agamben’s Notes on Dante’s Divine Comedy
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Res Obscura
Post-postal
What did we lose when we stopped writing letters?
2 months ago
What did we lose when we stopped writing letters?
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The Mind & Body Problem in the Philosophy of Baruch Spinoza
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a year ago
Res Obscura
There should be more cash prizes for solving historical mysteries
On the Herculaneum scroll and the underrated value of historical knowledge
a year ago
On the Herculaneum scroll and the underrated value of historical knowledge
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Why Is Emperor Caligula’s Reign Notorious?
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Katsushika Hokusai: Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji
Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) features the fabulous painting...
2 months ago
Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) features the fabulous painting Under the Wave off Kanagawa, better known as the Great Wave. First published for the New Year of 1831, the ukiyo-e series of large, colour woodblock prints was, due its immense...
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History of Tobacco: A Lucrative Vice
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Hitler’s Early Life: Failure & Homelessness to Nationalism & Nazis
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History Today Feed
‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 15:00
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‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 15:00
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Who Were the 6 Most Famous Artists of the Protestant Reformation?
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Tunisian Bardo Museum Reopened Recently
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4 Greek Myths That Inspired Cinema
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How the Vietnam War Divided the US
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New Hampshire’s Art Museum to Permanently Close
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Julius Caesar: From General to Dictator (Bio, Battles, & Death)
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African History...
Seafaring, trade and travel in the African Atlantic. ca. 1100-1900.
historical links between West Africa and Central Africa. (Africans exploring Africa chapter 4)
11 months ago
historical links between West Africa and Central Africa. (Africans exploring Africa chapter 4)
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10 Facts About the Temples of Angkor
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7 months ago
African History...
Empire building and Government in the Yorubaland: a history of Oyo (1600-1836)
Why Africa's internal political processes explain African history better than external actors.
over a year ago
Why Africa's internal political processes explain African history better than external actors.
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