TheCollector
D.W. Griffith: The Legacy of a Problematic Pioneer
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Très Parisien: The Height Of French Chic 1920-1936
Très Parisien magazine sold itself as ‘chic’ and ‘elegant’. Published between 1920 and 1936 it...
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No Cheers for Authoritarianism
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Remind me what it was, exactly ....
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Was Henry VI England’s Most Unfortunate King?
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Naturalism, Realism, and Impressionism: Three Movements Explained
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The St Brice’s Day Massacre
The St Brice’s Day Massacre
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The Swahili in Arabia and the Persian gulf
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The Swahili in Arabia and the Persian gulf
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How Are Art and Science Related?
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The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
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Tue, 10/22/2024 - 09:07
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The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
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TheCollector
How Does Street Art Shape Cities?
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Who Were the Disciples Thomas, Judas and Simon?
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A History of the Whig Party: Who Were the Whigs?
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Classical Wisdom
From Caesar's Back to King Tut's Tomb
From Caesar's Back to King Tut's Tomb
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From Caesar's Back to King Tut's Tomb
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Gods Vs Titans
...and the Origins of the Universe
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...and the Origins of the Universe
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Abstract Expressionist Alfred Leslie Through 7 Paintings
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What Is the History of the Hudson’s Bay Company?
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10 Myths About the Greek God Poseidon
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The Eiffel Tower: 12 Facts About the Iconic Parisian Landmark
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Climate Activists Targeted Dinosaur Skeleton at London’s NHM
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50 Years of Cyprus Divided
50 Years of Cyprus Divided
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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 09:24
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50 Years of Cyprus Divided
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Dido: Queen of Carthage
Doomed Lover of Ancient Myth
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Doomed Lover of Ancient Myth
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What Are the Four Waves of Feminism?
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What’s the Creation Myth in Norse Mythology?
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New Study Reveals Ancient Secrets of the Nebra Sky Disc
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A Collection of...
Collections: How to Raise a Tribal Army in Pre-Roman Europe, Part I: Aristocrats, Retainers and...
For the next few posts, I want to take a look at how some ‘tribal’ peoples raised armies, in...
6 months ago
For the next few posts, I want to take a look at how some ‘tribal’ peoples raised armies, in contrast to the way that ancient (or later) states raised armies. As moderns, we are so familiar with the way that states function that the far older systems of non-state organization and...
Flashbak
Good Morning: The US Humor Magazine May 1919 – October 2021
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Good Morning was an American political humor magazine, first published in May 1919. It was founded by Ellis O. Jones, a former associate editor of Life magazine and editor of Ladies’ Home Journal who once called for the US Army and Navy to be disbanded and went on to head the...
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Maze-like Exhibition Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Surrealism
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Should you be Skeptical of Ads? Pyrrhonian Skepticism and Consumerism
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Belgian Revolution: The Independence Movement That Surprised Europe
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Pizan’s The Book of the City of Ladies: The West’s 1st Feminist Text?
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Hundred Rabbits
Wood stove installation
It was our dream to have a little wood stove aboard Pino. After researching stoves, we decided that...
over a year ago
It was our dream to have a little wood stove aboard Pino. After researching stoves, we decided that the best model was the cast iron Sardine from Navigator Stoveworks.
Our Espar forced air diesel heater broke on our last passage, and we decided not to replace it. There are few...
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6 months ago
Where are the heroes and the adventures now?
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Archaeologists Excavate Ancient City Destroyed by Romans
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Volksgeist: Who Was Johann Gottfried Herder?
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10 Historical Places to Visit in Hampshire
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Chris Killip and Graham Smith Photographs of England Erased (1975-1987)
“I wanted to record people’s lives because I valued them. I wanted them to be remembered. If you...
9 months ago
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Who Were the Most Important Leaders of WWII?
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Flashbak
Hanging Out With Rock And Pop Stars at The Zenith of Their Careers In The 1980s
Jim Laspesa, musician and rock archivist has shared sharing some photos on his Facebook page that he...
11 months ago
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TheCollector Sits Down with Romulo Royo (Video Interview)
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Who Was Rosa Luxemburg and Why Was She Important?
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Bob Pepper Art: Adult Fantasy And Vinyl Covers
You can see American artist Bob Pepper’s (October 23, 1938—January 16, 2019) illustrations on record...
3 months ago
You can see American artist Bob Pepper’s (October 23, 1938—January 16, 2019) illustrations on record and paperback covers for Elektra Records’ Nonesuch and Checkmate labels, notably on Love’s 1967 Forever Changes album. Ballentine books’ Adult Fantasy series and game artwork made...
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The Many Faces of King David: Warrior, Poet, Adulterer
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6 Astounding Achievements by Maya Lin
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What Did Adorno Think of Beckett’s Endgame?
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Walter Benjamin: What are the Connections Between Language and Theology?
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How King Alfred Nearly Lost Everything (But Didn’t)
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The First Stoic
Zeno of Citium
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The Titans: The Greek Gods Before the Olympians
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Rococo Art & Architecture: Definition, Characteristics, Artists
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The Nature of Love
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What Is Friluftsliv, The Norwegian Way of Life in Harmony with Nature?
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Jackie Coogan and the Fall of Hollywood’s Child Stars
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Dr Alun Withey
The Troublesome Gibbet of John Haines, the ‘Wounded Highwayman’ of Hounslow.
For this post, I am going to wander into the world of crime in the late eighteenth century, and the...
10 months ago
For this post, I am going to wander into the world of crime in the late eighteenth century, and the grisly fate that befell many who committed the heinous crime of highway robbery. (Full disclosure: I’m not an historian of crime, gibbets or highwaymen…perhaps the case I’m about...
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Constantine and the Queen of Carthage
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Constantine and the Queen of Carthage
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What Are Salvador Dalí’s Composition Techniques?
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Is Right & Wrong a Matter of Perspective? Moral Relativism Explained
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A Brief History of the Rahbani Music Family
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What Is Hindutva? A Look at Hindu Nationalism
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Dreams of Space -...
Skyjets for Fliers of Tomorrow (1954)
So this is one of the stranger books I have found over the years. It is about a future in which...
11 months ago
So this is one of the stranger books I have found over the years. It is about a future in which people will get individual jet-powered wings to fly. It is set a little like a fantasy and a little like a dream. It has "perfect" 1950s illustrations about how the future might...
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Who Was Django Reinhardt?
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African History...
A muslim kingdom in the Ethiopian highlands: the history of Ifat and Adal ca. 1285-1520.
During the late Middle Ages, the northern Horn of Africa was home to some of the continent's most...
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During the late Middle Ages, the northern Horn of Africa was home to some of the continent's most powerful dynasties, whose history significantly shaped the region's social landscape. The history of one of these dynasties, often referred to as the Solomonids, has been...
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Looking Into Science (1965)
Here is a re-post, with new scans, of one of my most popular series of books. There was a 1965...
over a year ago
Here is a re-post, with new scans, of one of my most popular series of books. There was a 1965 textbook for children call Looking Into Science. They reused the contents in a series of booklets that I would like to share with you. There were a large number of these booklets...
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The American Patriot War: “The Americans Are Coming!”
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African History...
Acemoglu in Kongo: a critique of 'Why Nations Fail' and its wilful ignorance of African history.
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2 months ago
There aren’t many Africans on the list of Nobel laureates, nor does research on African societies show up in the selection committees of Stockholm.
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Sixth-Century Sword Unearthed in Anglo-Saxon Cemetery
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Forgotten Gods
Nature Spirits of Greek Myth
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Nature Spirits of Greek Myth
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What is Theodor Adorno’s Negative Dialectics?
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10 Must-Visit East Coast Historic Landmarks
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Flashbak
Going Underground: gasping for life on the Tokyo Subway
Tokyo is busy. The city’s subway caught the eye of photographer Michael Wolf. In ‘Tokyo...
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Tokyo is busy. The city’s subway caught the eye of photographer Michael Wolf. In ‘Tokyo Compression’, we see people riding the trains. As he writes: “The images create a sense of discomfort as his victims attempt to squirm out of view or simply close their eyes, wishing the...
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What Makes the City of London Unique?
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Is Nietzsche Associated with Moral Nihilism?
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Merging East and West: Who Was Alan Watts?
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Strange Magic: Belgium In Colour by Harry Gruyaert
‘Belgium is much more aesthetic. I’m making fun of my people and my own upbringing; colour here also...
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‘Belgium is much more aesthetic. I’m making fun of my people and my own upbringing; colour here also refers to my relationship to my country.’ — Harry Gruyaert Harry Gruyaert’s photographs show his preference for shooting in the street, where he can capture the unexpected, most...
TheCollector
Casta Paintings in Colonial Mexico: How Accurate Were They?
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New Study May Reveal Stonehenge’s Mysterious Origins
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9 Revelations from Viking Runes
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The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
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Mon, 11/27/2023 - 12:04
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The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
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Mon, 11/27/2023 - 12:04
TheCollector
7 Unusual Writing Systems From Around the World & How They Developed
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What Was a Peasant’s Life in Medieval England Like?
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Grand Egyptian Museum Partially Opens to the Public
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Classical Wisdom
Io Saturnalia!
Celebrate the “Best of Days”
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Celebrate the “Best of Days”
TheCollector
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum Launches AI “Art Explorer”
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Views of Polar Regions: Watercolours By Queen Victoria’s Spy
Illustrator Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith (26 December 1776 – 21 September 1859) was an...
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Illustrator Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith (26 December 1776 – 21 September 1859) was an English artist, naturalist, antiquary, illustrator, natural historian, soldier, explorer, writer and spy. That’s quite the package for a man who produced these drawings and...
TheCollector
3 Mexican Artists Who Painted Political Murals
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Flashbak
Meet Queen Cat, Secret Cat and Dunce Cat From Kittens and Cats: A First Reader (1911)
The cat is regal in Kittens and Cats: A First Reader, 1911. The premise is simple: dress up your...
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The cat is regal in Kittens and Cats: A First Reader, 1911. The premise is simple: dress up your cat, take a picture and give it a witty caption. So we get to meet Hero Cat, Queen Cat, Party Cat and the very much of its time Dunce Cat. Author Eulalie Osgood Grover … Continue...
Classical Wisdom
The Life of Aristotle
More Than A Philosopher
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History of the Ancient Greek Olympics: 30 Fascinating Facts About the Legendary Games
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Why Socrates Matters
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Do painters subconsciously paint themselves into their work?
The Renaissance history of automimesis, and a proposal for research
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The Renaissance history of automimesis, and a proposal for research
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Fisher Landau Sale at Sotheby’s Brought $406 M.
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Medieval Anglo-French Wars (1076-1453): A Brief History
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How Did People Get Paid in the Pre-Columbian Americas? (Not in Gold)
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How Did Descartes View Animals?
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6 Assassinations That Changed History
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A Complete Guide to Fresco Painting
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A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, September 29, 2023 (On Academic Hiring)
Fireside this week! I know we’re all anxious to get to the last part of our look at the Roman...
a year ago
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Gender Identity & Incidents That Scandalized Shakespeare’s London
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9 Interesting Facts About Claude Monet
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The Great Debate: Free Will VS Determinism
Heraclitus against Parmenides
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Heraclitus against Parmenides
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Battle of Thebes: How Alexander the Great Destroyed the Great City
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A History Lover’s Guide to Santa Fe
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Classical Wisdom
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James Joyce and Jewish Philosophy
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James Joyce and Jewish Philosophy
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5 Royals Who Behaved Badly
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Who is Mierle Laderman Ukeles?
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On 17th century "cocaine"
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‘Churchill’s American Network’ and ‘Mirrors of Greatness’ review
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TheCollector
What Were the Religious Beliefs of Hans Holbein the Younger?
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How Did Rachel Ruysch Become a World Famous Still Life Painter?
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What Are the Most Iconic ‘Original’ Photos of Yellowstone?
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Mexico City
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African History...
An empire of cloth: the textile industry of the Sokoto empire ca. 1808-1903.
The Hausaland region of northern Nigeria was home to one of the largest textile industries in...
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The Hausaland region of northern Nigeria was home to one of the largest textile industries in pre-colonial Africa, whose scale and scope were unparalleled throughout most of the continent.
TheCollector
7-Foot Hermes Statue Found in Ancient Roman Sewer
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Understanding Henri Cartier-Bresson Through 7 Photographs
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for September
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
over 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 September. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Uxn, updated Playdate implementation to the latest core,...
TheCollector
Anglo-Afghan Wars: How Afghanistan Became the Graveyard of Empires
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10 Incredible Artworks by Félicien Rops
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Classical Wisdom
Eternal Glory
Homer and Kleos
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Putting Mothers on Death Row
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Thu, 08/22/2024 - 09:47
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Putting Mothers on Death Row
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Robert the Bruce: Born To Be King?
Robert the Bruce: Born To Be King?
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Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:11
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Robert the Bruce: Born To Be King?
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Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:11
TheCollector
Was He Really “The Great Emancipator”? A Look at Lincoln’s Presidency
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Get to Know Palazzo Doria Pamphilj & Its Fascinating History
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4 Samurai Swords that Defined an Era
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5 Must-Read Works by Aldous Huxley
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Rare Ancient Coin Collection Found in Jordan Valley
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The Brink of Nuclear War: The Cuban Missile Crisis
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Jormungandr: Get to Know the Midgard Serpent
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Who Were the Most Famous Symbolists?
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A Collection of...
Collections: On the Reign of Alexander III of Macedon, the Great? Part II
This is the second and final part of our look at Alexander III of Macedon (Part I), who you almost...
7 months ago
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Was Henry VIII Really a Protestant?
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When Was the Era of Japan’s Bakufu?
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African History...
a brief note on the role of Africans in the early Islamic expansion
an African kingdom in southern Italy.
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an African kingdom in southern Italy.
TheCollector
What Was the Salon des Refusés?
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The Obligatory End-of-Year Essay.
But do me a favour, and read it anyway.
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Why Visit Aqaba? Jordan’s City of Contrasts
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Artists Expressed Concerns on Banning TikTok in the U.S.
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The Electoral College Explained
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What Is Skepticism? (A Philosophical Approach)
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Cj Hendry Lands in Miami With HOOPS Tree Installation
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History Today Feed
The Lost Tudor Domesday Book
The Lost Tudor Domesday Book
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Tue, 02/20/2024 - 00:00
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Tue, 02/20/2024 - 00:00
TheCollector
Roman Military Ranks: From Legionary to General
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10 Ancient Cities Around the World to Visit
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Top 8 Bronze Age Civilizations (in the Mediterranean and Near East)
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Hunter S Thompson Sets Fire To His Christmas Tree (1990)
“’NO, HUNTER, NO! PLEASE, HUNTER, DON’T DO IT!'” – Hunter S. Thompson’s secretary Deborah Fuller...
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Ancient Egyptian Structure Discovered Near Giza Pyramids
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When Was D-Day?
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The 10 Most Beloved Urban Parks in the United States
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Does Karma Exist?
Does what goes around come around?
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Does what goes around come around?
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The Most Dramatic Operation to Recover Looted Native American Art
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Rare Leonora Carrington Sculpture Heads to Auction
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Modernism vs. Postmodernism: Two Genres Explained in 6 Facts and 13 Artworks
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Who Were the 4 Key Players of the Risorgimento?
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4 Villains From the Arthurian Legends Who Really Existed
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Memphis Citizens Call for End to New Art Museum
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Sotheby’s and Christie’s: A Comparison of the Biggest Auction Houses
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The Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll from 19th Century Japan
The Kaikidan Ekotoba scroll features paintings of 33 monsters, both fantastic and plain odd from...
6 months ago
The Kaikidan Ekotoba scroll features paintings of 33 monsters, both fantastic and plain odd from Japan. It’s a subject we’ve visited before with the Yokai Horrors from the 18th Century Bakemono Zukushi Scroll. Thought to originate in the mid 1800s, the artist behind the Kaikidan...
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10 Unique Pigments That You Have Never Heard Of
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That Time Kenneth Anger Wanted to Make a Film about Cricket – Exclusive
St. Patrick’s Day, 2003, Kenneth Anger wrote a letter asking me if I wanted to line-produce his next...
11 months ago
St. Patrick’s Day, 2003, Kenneth Anger wrote a letter asking me if I wanted to line-produce his next film Arrangement in White on Green. It was to be a film about cricket. A sports film was the last thing I ever imagined the director of Lucifer Rising would make. I was intrigued....
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Discover Caral-Supe: Cradle of Civilization in the Americas
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Who Was Josiah Wedgwood? Potter, Innovator, Entrepreneurial Genius
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6 Important Female Aboriginal Writers and Activists You Should Read
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Mystery at Cheviot Beach: The Strange Disappearance of Harold Holt
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Guimarães: 9 Historic Sites in Portugal’s Cradle City
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India’s Kuka Revolt Ends in Death
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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 09:58
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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 09:58
TheCollector
Chicago’s Union League Club to Sell Monet Painting
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The History of Humans in the Antarctic
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How Important Was Theseus for Athens? Theseus: Get to Know the Mythical King of Athens
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Street Artist JR Installs Optical Illusion at Milan Train Station
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Why Are Aristotle’s “Categories” Fundamental to Logic?
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The Defining Style of the 1930s: What Is Art Deco?
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a brief note on Africa in 16th century global history.
the international relations and manuscripts of Kongo
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the international relations and manuscripts of Kongo
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How the South Became Republican
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Thu, 08/29/2024 - 09:34
TheCollector
Susan Sontag’s Regarding the Pain of Others
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French & Belgian Occupation of the Ruhr: A Postwar Reparations Crisis
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10 Historic Towns Near New York City to Visit
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How Slavery in Ancient Rome Drove Farmers to Poverty
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Modernism: The Genre Explained in 5 Facts and 14 Artworks
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Beyond the Scream: 10 Lesser-Known Paintings by Edvard Munch
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6 Most Common Ethical Dilemmas of the 21st Century
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When Did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain Really Begin?
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When They Were Kids: What Were US Presidents Like as Children?
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