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Great or the Greatest? F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
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6 Cultural Trends That Defined the Roaring Twenties
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Old Dubai: The Other Side of a Megacity
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How Economist John Maynard Keynes Essentially Predicted World War II
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What Is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?
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St. Nicholas
The Saint behind Santa
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Trying to Understand...
Russia/Ukraine is not a sports competition.
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Victory in war requires a bit of thought.
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What Was the Italian Risorgimento?
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A Woman I Once Knew: A Photographer Records Her Changing Body Over Five Decades
“For old people, beauty doesn’t come free with the hormones, the way it does for the young… It has...
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“For old people, beauty doesn’t come free with the hormones, the way it does for the young… It has to do with who the person is” – Ursula K. Le Guin, The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination Rosalind Fox Solomon got old. In …...
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Magic, Marcus Aurelius, and the End of the World
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Magic, Marcus Aurelius, and the End of the World
TheCollector
The Tripartite Pact: How Were the Axis Powers Created?
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First Nations of the Canadian Atlantic Provinces: A Brief History
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A Collection of...
Collections: The Philosophy of Liberty – On Liberalism
It is once again the week of July 4th and so, as is customary here, I am going to use this week’s...
6 months ago
It is once again the week of July 4th and so, as is customary here, I am going to use this week’s post to talk about the United States or more correctly this week about the political philosophy the United States was founded on: liberalism. Now an immediate clarification is...
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Leeds Kids the 1970s
Self-styled ‘Luddite photographer” Eric Milese (“relatively recently gone digital – 2011”) named the...
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Self-styled ‘Luddite photographer” Eric Milese (“relatively recently gone digital – 2011”) named the picture below of kids ‘tobogganing’ down a dry, rocky slope in the northern English city of Leeds in the 1970s “The Cresta Run”. It is not the original Cresta Run, which is a...
TheCollector
Bim-Bom: How a Soviet Clown Duo Defied the Soviets
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British Imperial Presence in China: Opium, Porcelain, & Manipulation
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How Did Henri Matisse Evolve as an Artist?
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6 Themes That Define Nan Goldin’s Photography
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Was Cardinal Wolsey an Animal Lover?
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How Did Philosophy Help Develop Artificial Intelligence?
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Why Did Ukraine Make Stamps of Banksy’s Art?
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What Is Philosophical Intelligence? (And How to Practice It)
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History Today Feed
The Scandalous Success of the Daily Mail
The Scandalous Success of the Daily Mail
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Mon, 01/01/2024 - 13:07
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The Scandalous Success of the Daily Mail
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Mon, 01/01/2024 - 13:07
Classical Wisdom
Three New Year’s Resolutions from Epicurus
An Epic Start to the New Year
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An Epic Start to the New Year
TheCollector
Sufism in South and South East Asia
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TheCollector
10 Self-Portraits of Vincent Van Gogh You Should Know
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Overcoming Bias
Culture Status Report
I’ve been focused on cultural drift for about nine months now, and the probability estimates in my...
a month ago
I’ve been focused on cultural drift for about nine months now, and the probability estimates in my last post make this a good time to take stock.
Dreams of Space -...
Satellites As A Hobby (1962)
Satellites as a Hobby was a children's book from Hammond (the atlas people) They commissioned and...
a year ago
Satellites as a Hobby was a children's book from Hammond (the atlas people) They commissioned and created a space map in 1958 (see Sept 8, 2011 blog post). They reused these illustration in several publication which may explain why they seem a little "dated" for 1962. This book...
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10 Must-Visit Historic Villages in Portugal
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UNESCO Creates a Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Artifacts
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Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?
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The Jungian Persona: What Are the Masks We Wear?
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Interview with Giulio Dalvit: TheCollector Chats with Frick Curator
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The Disaster That Was Napoleon’s Russian Campaign: An Overview
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Get to Know Palazzo Doria Pamphilj & Its Fascinating History
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Brushing for Britain
Brushing for Britain
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/06/2024 - 10:37
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Brushing for Britain
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/06/2024 - 10:37
TheCollector
Brother of Jesus: Who Was Saint James?
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The Mamluk Sultanate: How Slaves Came to Rule an Empire
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What Is Berlin Science Week? Everything You Need to Know
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History of Tea: The Drink that Conquered the World
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6 Artists Associated With Magic Realism You Should Know
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3 Modern Christian Ethicists You Must Know
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9 Historical Places to Visit in Dorset
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Have A Weird Christmas With Our Album Of Vintage Photo Oddities
There’s a weird vibe running through this album of Christmas images. Harvested from Robert E....
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There’s a weird vibe running through this album of Christmas images. Harvested from Robert E. Jackson’s phenomenal collection of snapshots we see all kinds of unusual goings on. One Christmas card features a photo of the sender covered in rats; on another a man canoodles a...
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Why Jimi Hendrix Preferred Linda McCartney To 19 Naked Women
Jimi Hendrix was a megastar. At his short-lived peak, he was the world’s highest earning musician....
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Jimi Hendrix was a megastar. At his short-lived peak, he was the world’s highest earning musician. But record companies were uncertain how to sell the man behind the music who was banned by the BBC. For the album Are You Experienced, photographer Karl Ferris snapped the band with...
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Walter Benjamin: What are the Connections Between Language and Theology?
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Study Shows ‘Starry Night’ Swirls Are Scientifically Accurate
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Caspar David Friedrich Sketchbook to Remain in Germany?
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Wittgenstein’s Solipsism: Where Language & Limits Collide
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African History...
a brief note on the origin of African civilizations
plus, the Nok Neolithic culture.
a year ago
plus, the Nok Neolithic culture.
TheCollector
Can Violence Be Justified? A Philosophical Approach
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What Is the Gettier Problem?
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What’s the Best Time to See Mount Fuji?
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Why Did Plato Think that Education Could Replace Law?
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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...
African History...
on the Nubian priests of Rome and the Moors of Spain
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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and the Making of Stars
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and the Making of Stars
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Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:09
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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and the Making of Stars
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Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:09
TheCollector
Celebrating Diversity at The National Mall’s Outdoor Show
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Trying to Understand...
The Power Of Absent Things.
It explains a lot about Ukraine.
10 months ago
It explains a lot about Ukraine.
TheCollector
Battle of the Hydaspes, 326 BCE: Alexander vs. Porus in India
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Pascal’s Wager: Should you Bet on God’s Existence?
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The Role of Money in US Elections: Can We Achieve Fair Campaign Finance?
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Who Was Gabriele D’Annunzio?
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When Was the First U.S. Presidential Election?
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How Fritz the Cat Deconstructed 1960s America
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Did Jesus Christ Really Exist?
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Frida Kahlo Exhibition Heads to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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‘Forbidden Desire in Early Modern Europe’ by Noel Malcolm review
‘Forbidden Desire in Early Modern Europe’ by Noel Malcolm review
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Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:50
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‘Forbidden Desire in Early Modern Europe’ by Noel Malcolm review
JamesHoare
Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:50
TheCollector
The Orixás of Candomblé: Who Is Your Tutelary Spirit?
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Investors Trying to Acquire Ex San Francisco Art Institute Building
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Who Were the Disciples Thomas, Judas and Simon?
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Weekend Roundup
The End of the World?
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Logos vs Chaos: The Book of Genesis vs Other Ancient Creation Myths
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What Are Buddhism’s 4 Main Schools of Thought?
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4 Villains From the Arthurian Legends Who Really Existed
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History of the Ancient Greek Olympics: 30 Fascinating Facts About the Legendary Games
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The 3 Most Important Ideas from the Vienna Circle
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Ivar the Boneless: History, TV Portrayals, and Viking Legends
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The Mysterious Phaistos Disk
And the Palace where it was found...
a year ago
And the Palace where it was found...
TheCollector
What Are the 10 Most Noteworthy Museums in Venice?
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UFOs in Art History: Is It a Spaceship or a Cloud?
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What Did the Art of the Third Reich Look Like?
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Why Don’t We WANT To Be Wrong?
How can we develop our Many-sidedness?
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How can we develop our Many-sidedness?
TheCollector
What Happened at the Battle of Kyiv in WWII?
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The Rise & Fall of Hollywood’s Avant-Garde Cinema
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How Did the Watergate Scandal Impact Presidential Elections?
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Why Has Stoicism Gained Popularity in Modern Times?
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Trying to Understand...
A Postcard From The Far Side of Despair.
Or, a meditation on bloody-mindedness for Ash Wednesday.
10 months ago
Or, a meditation on bloody-mindedness for Ash Wednesday.
TheCollector
Maccabean Revolt: How the Maccabees Beat the Seleucids
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Sotheby’s Sells Monet’s Water Lilies For $65.5 Million
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for April
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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 April. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
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How Did the Islamic Golden Age Shape Knowledge and Discovery?
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Cassandra: Princess of Troy, Cursed Prophetess, Tragic Prisoner
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Trying to Understand...
Ukraine: A Guide For The Perplexed
Part One, anyway. More next week.
8 months ago
Part One, anyway. More next week.
TheCollector
Exploring the Troubles in Belfast and Derry (Monuments & History)
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The True Knights Templar
The True Knights Templar
j.hoare
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 09:54
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The True Knights Templar
j.hoare
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 09:54
TheCollector
Yuefenpai: 8 Facts About the Iconic Chinese Calendar Advertisements
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Classical Wisdom
ICYMI: Emperors, Conquerors and Saints
New Cabins *NOW* Available
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New Cabins *NOW* Available
TheCollector
Why Is Boston Called Beantown?
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How Can Stoicism Influence Decision-Making?
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1950s American Culture: Suburbia, the American Dream, & Inequality
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Cecilia Beaux: Esteemed American Portraitist
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Arrows – Love And Punishment in Vintage Snapshots
The latest submission for collector supreme Robert E. Jackson focuses on arrows in snapshots. Some...
6 months ago
The latest submission for collector supreme Robert E. Jackson focuses on arrows in snapshots. Some have been drawn on the printed photo with pen, others form part of the image itself. The use of bows and arrows by humans predates recorded history and is common to most...
History Today Feed
On the Spot: Chris Clark
On the Spot: Chris Clark
j.hoare
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
a year ago
On the Spot: Chris Clark
j.hoare
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
TheCollector
Horse Archers: The Feared Unit of Ancient and Medieval Warfare
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a year ago
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Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 09:26
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Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
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Thu, 02/15/2024 - 09:26
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Sex Before Sex Education
Sex Before Sex Education
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Thu, 12/19/2024 - 12:10
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Sex Before Sex Education
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Thu, 12/19/2024 - 12:10
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What is Objectivism? Ayn Rand’s Philosophy
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Marx’s German Ideology: What is Historical and Dialectical Materialism?
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4 Russian Leaders Who Actually Weren’t Russian
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TheCollector
Anne of Cleves: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?
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Identipop, Build Your Own Popstar, 1969
With Identipops you could fashion 74 press-out pieces to make ‘thousands of faces – stars and...
10 months ago
With Identipops you could fashion 74 press-out pieces to make ‘thousands of faces – stars and unknowns’. The unknowns are easy to spot – but can you identify all the popstars on the game’s box design? Made in the UKL by Play Value Ltd – they produced similar games, also from the...
Classical Wisdom
Sparta and… Scotland?
Laconic wit through the centuries
a year ago
Laconic wit through the centuries
TheCollector
5 Quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche Explained
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The Irish Migrations That Transformed Britain in the Dark Ages
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a year ago
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Angels in the Bible: Ambassadors From Another World?
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Weekend Roundup
Golden Age of Latin Literature
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Golden Age of Latin Literature
Trying to Understand...
Ukraine: A Further Guide for the Perplexed.
They didn't know. But they know now.
8 months ago
They didn't know. But they know now.
TheCollector
The Rise and Death of a ‘Mad Monk’: Who Was Grigori Rasputin?
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Patterns in Humanity
Demographics and American Homicides
Can racial/ethnic demographics explain the high American homicide rate?
11 months ago
Can racial/ethnic demographics explain the high American homicide rate?
TheCollector
7 Real Characters from Arthurian Legends
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Cyberattacks Hits Museums and Causes Online Collections Drop
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D.W. Griffith: The Legacy of a Problematic Pioneer
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Davy Crockett: The Life of the American Folk Hero
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5 Female Heroes of World War II
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Vyacheslav Molotov: 6 Facts about Stalin’s Closest Confidant
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