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Sorry for the delays in posting, I have been on a short vacation. So today is one of my favorite...
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Sorry for the delays in posting, I have been on a short vacation. So today is one of my favorite (and obscure) fictional pop-up books about space. A really beautifully illustrated 1952 book with some amazing text to accompany it, The Jolly Jump-ups Journey Through Space!
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When Did Britain’s Age of Deference End – and Why?
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Nottinghamshire’s Bitter 1593 Election
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Sacred Objects & Places in the Inca World: Interview With Dr. Cummins
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‘Forbidden Desire in Early Modern Europe’ by Noel Malcolm review
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Bad Omens: When the Astrologers Got it Wrong
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The Nemean Lion: Heracles’ First Labor & the Birth of a Hero
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The Lost Tudor Domesday Book
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“And behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth” — Revelations 12:3-4, King James Bible The Red Dragon Paintings are four watercolours by...
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This week’s post is intended to answer a question which came up in response to the last post looking...
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This week’s post is intended to answer a question which came up in response to the last post looking at the most common type of Mediterranean spear, which to put it simply is: what is up with the odd Roman heavy infantry kit built around a sword and two javelins (albeit two...
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Who Was J. Edgar Hoover?
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Summary of changes for November 2024
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
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Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of November.
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10 Most Historic Cities to Visit Around the World
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What Is the Correspondence Theory of Truth?
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A (Brief) History of Washington DC: Home to the US Presidents
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‘Churchill’s American Network’ and ‘Mirrors of Greatness’ review
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Çatalhöyük: One of the Oldest Recorded Cities in History
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Even if the artists don't realise it.
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Nick Cave’s Script For Gladiator 2
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Before Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, Nick Cave wrote his original sequel to Gladiator (2000) at the behest of the film’s star, Russell Crowe. It’s not known is David Scarpa, who wrote Scott’s version, read Cave’s script first, but if he did there will be no allegation of...
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Who Won the Battle of Cold Harbor?
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Popular history of Africa before the colonial era often divides the continent’s military systems into two broad categories —the relatively modern armies along the Atlantic coast which used firearms, versus the 'traditional' armies in the interior that fought with arrows and...
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The Great Fire of Smyrna
The Great Fire of Smyrna
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"On the Zanzibari envoy to 11th century china and the recent Swahili-Persian DNA study"
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How A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Its Beloved Soundtrack Album, Almost Never Happened
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What Is a Pyrrhic Victory? The Tragic Story Behind the Phrase
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‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
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What Is the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence? From Descartes to Turing
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What Makes Good Historical Fiction?
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Ahead of Halloween, on the heels of several months of forest fires, hurricanes, and heat waves, we...
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Ahead of Halloween, on the heels of several months of forest fires, hurricanes, and heat waves, we present two posters—”Capitalism Is the Dance of Death” and “Capitalism Thrives on Death.” Learn how to make wheatpaste and cover the walls of your community in these!
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‘Patria’ by Laurence Blair review
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Was the 1926 Floating University a Failure?
Was the 1926 Floating University a Failure?
j.hoare
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45
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Was the 1926 Floating University a Failure?
j.hoare
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45
Wrong Side of...
American polarisation
The menace of bipartisanship has been defeated
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The menace of bipartisanship has been defeated
TheCollector
The Anarchist Prince: Who was Peter Alekseyevich Kropotkin?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Essential Greeks
6 months ago
TheCollector
4 Ancient Greek Sculptors You Need to Know
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TheCollector
How Did Rothko Seek to Transcend the Visible World?
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A Modern Sacred Band? Homosexuality in Nazi Germany
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What Was the Un-American Activities Committee?
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10 Cultural Sites in New York City You Should See
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What Is George Orwell Best Known For?
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Global Art Sales Dropped 4 Percent to $65 B. in 2023
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What Are Salvador Dalí’s Composition Techniques?
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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...
2 months 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...
African History...
a brief note on the history of Music in Africa
plus an overview of Ethiopian musical traditions
a year ago
plus an overview of Ethiopian musical traditions
TheCollector
Understanding Gnostic Salvation in Christian Gnosticism
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A Minority Stake Acquisition at Sotheby’s
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The Life of Aldous Huxley — Author of “Brave New World”
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On the Spot: Ali Ansari
On the Spot: Ali Ansari
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/08/2024 - 12:28
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On the Spot: Ali Ansari
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/08/2024 - 12:28
TheCollector
What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit the Pyramids?
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A History of the United States Supreme Court
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Barbara Kruger: Verbalized Resistance in 6 Works
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Are the Aesir Gods the Villains of Norse Mythology?
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5 Quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche Explained
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Who Were the Top Allied Commanders of World War II?
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Climate Vandal Painted Words in Red Next to a Civil War Exhibit
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British Museum Recovers More Missing Artifacts
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What Makes Alberto Giacometti’s Sculptures So Special?
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What Are the 6 Tallest Mountains in Alaska?
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Luxembourg in WWII: From Neutrality to Occupation
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The Philosophy of the Oxford Group: Vegetarianism & Animal Rights
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Flashbak
The Mystical Drawings of William Thomas Horton (1864-1919)
William Thomas Horton (1864–1919) was one of the Smithers People, a number of artists sponsored by...
a year ago
William Thomas Horton (1864–1919) was one of the Smithers People, a number of artists sponsored by Leonard Smithers (1861–1907),a leading light of the Decadent movement and publisher of upscale pornography. Some starry names were in his orbit, including Max Beerbohm, Aleister...
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Capitalist Countries vs. Socialist Countries, Explained
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The Impact of Sigmund Freud’s Theories on Art
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The Death of Caspar Hauser
The Death of Caspar Hauser
j.hoare
Sun, 12/17/2023 - 00:00
a year ago
The Death of Caspar Hauser
j.hoare
Sun, 12/17/2023 - 00:00
Classical Wisdom
Events Schedule
*Time Correction for Wednesday
a year ago
*Time Correction for Wednesday
Res Obscura
Centuries of Childhood
The history of childhood is one of multiplicity — so why do we tell parents such simplistic stories...
7 months ago
The history of childhood is one of multiplicity — so why do we tell parents such simplistic stories about it?
TheCollector
History of Potatoes: The Spuds that Make the World Go Round
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Was Angkor Ever Lost? The Myth of French “Discovery”
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Michelangelo Scribble Sells For $200,000
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The French Monarchy: From Clovis to the Capetians
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Trying to Understand...
Service to what nation?
Why people should stop talking about conscription.
6 months ago
Why people should stop talking about conscription.
Patterns in Humanity
Mental Health and Social Stratification
In this post I summarize some research on the importance of mental health for social outcomes and...
a year ago
In this post I summarize some research on the importance of mental health for social outcomes and discuss some of the implications for social stratification.
Classical Wisdom
Why Should We Care About Children?
Bringing History to the Future
a year ago
Bringing History to the Future
Hidden History
The French Space Cat Felicette
France joined the Space Race in the 1950s, and one of her missions was a test flight involving the...
a week ago
France joined the Space Race in the 1950s, and one of her missions was a test flight involving the first (and so far only) cat to enter space. It did not end well for the cat. In the aftermath of the Second World War, France, under the leadership of General Charles De Gaulle, was...
TheCollector
Mary Queen of Scots: Biography & Facts
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Dreams of Space -...
A Book of Moon Rockets for You (1959
Happy People on the Moon day! (54 years since 1st landing)
Here is a great story of how we WANTED to...
a year ago
Happy People on the Moon day! (54 years since 1st landing)
Here is a great story of how we WANTED to land on the Moon. It has wonderful illustrations and I am happy to share on this day of celebration of a landing.
Branley, Franklyn M. Illustrated by Kessler, Leonard. A Book of...
Trying to Understand...
Another Of My Essays In French
And some associated reflections.
2 months ago
And some associated reflections.
TheCollector
7 Prominent Photorealist Artists in the World Today
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10 Facts About the Surreal Life of Antonio López de Santa Anna
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6 Famous Musicians at the Center of Big Mysteries
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Gritty 1980’s NYC and the Glorious Intuition of Richard Sandler
“Street photography is very difficult. The number of really good pictures that you get is very small...
10 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...
TheCollector
What Is the Book of Galatians About?
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10 Must-See Monuments & Memorials on the National Mall in DC
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What Are Conlangs?
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The First Anarchist: Who was Pierre-Joseph Proudhon?
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A History of the US House of Representatives
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Native American Groups React on Covering Native Displays
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11 months ago
Res Obscura
Do painters subconsciously paint themselves into their work?
The Renaissance history of automimesis, and a proposal for research
a year ago
The Renaissance history of automimesis, and a proposal for research
TheCollector
Rationalism Vs. Empiricism 101: Which One is Right?
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Martha Washington: Get to Know the First First Lady
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Classical Wisdom
Why Aren’t We Happy?
Count no man happy until the end is known
6 months ago
Count no man happy until the end is known
TheCollector
Why Are Most Female Pharaohs Unrecorded in History?
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5 Features of Qing Dynasty Art
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The AIDS Epidemic: A Heartbreaking Story
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5 Women in Logic You Should Know
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for December
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 December. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Grimgrains, published a tofu from soy flour recipe, and reduced...
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Philosophy of War: 3 Influential Theorists
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The Electoral College Explained
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Bragi Boddason: The Viking Skald Who Became a God
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Classical Wisdom
Socrates' Wayward Student
...and the Philosophy of Pleasure
a year ago
...and the Philosophy of Pleasure
History Today Feed
What is Modernity?
What is Modernity?
JamesHoare
Thu, 01/02/2025 - 09:09
2 weeks ago
What is Modernity?
JamesHoare
Thu, 01/02/2025 - 09:09
Flashbak
This Won’t Change: The Joy Of Northern Soul
In 1993, the Face magazine asked Elaine Constantine to photograph a Northern Soul night at London’s...
3 months ago
In 1993, the Face magazine asked Elaine Constantine to photograph a Northern Soul night at London’s 100 Club. Recently moved to London from Manchester, Constantine knew the scene well, having danced at all-nighters a decade earlier. At first, things seemed different. The crowd...
TheCollector
The Controversial Story of Scientology: Paying for Religion?
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How Can You Overcome Self-Censorship?
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Patterns in Humanity
Where parents make a difference
Where is the shared environment effect larger than zero?
10 months ago
Where is the shared environment effect larger than zero?
TheCollector
The Statue of Athena Parthenos: Everything You Need to Know
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Classical Wisdom
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from Anya, Joel and Frida at the End of the World!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from Anya, Joel and Frida at the End of the World!
TheCollector
The Genealogy of Morals: Nietzsche vs. Morality
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Art of the Avant-Garde in Soviet Russia : Highlights from the George Costakis Collection
“I was dazzled by the flaming colors in this unknown work, so unlike anything I had seen before.”...
a year ago
“I was dazzled by the flaming colors in this unknown work, so unlike anything I had seen before.” – George Costakis These abstract and spellbinding images are from Art of the Avant-Garde in Russia : Selections from the George Costakis Collection, as described in a catalogue of...
Res Obscura
Kikkuli!
Why do some people from the distant past become memes?
a year ago
Why do some people from the distant past become memes?
TheCollector
Action! 4 Films Inspired by History’s Natural Disasters
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Edward Colston Statue to be Lastingly Installed in Bristol Museum
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Trying to Understand...
The End of Power Projection?
We can't get there from here, anymore.
a year ago
We can't get there from here, anymore.
TheCollector
Alexander Nevsky: Savior of the Kievan Rus’?
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Classical Wisdom
Are Protests the Best Way to Say Nay?
Can Mobs Make the Change They Want to See?
8 months ago
Can Mobs Make the Change They Want to See?
African History...
Africa and Europe during the age of mutual exploration: a Swahili traveler's description of 19th...
The late modern period that began in the early 19th century was the height of mutual exploration on...
4 months ago
The late modern period that began in the early 19th century was the height of mutual exploration on a global scale in which African travelers were active agents.
TheCollector
The History of Underwear: Loincloths, Petticoats, Boxers, & Briefs
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a year ago
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France’s Long March Against Racism
France’s Long March Against Racism
j.hoare
Sun, 12/03/2023 - 01:01
a year ago
France’s Long March Against Racism
j.hoare
Sun, 12/03/2023 - 01:01
TheCollector
How Does Mona Hatoum Turn Ordinary Objects into Artworks?
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Flashbak
A Walk Around Leeds in The 1970s
We’re shopping in 1970s Leeds as Eric Miles shows us around the city centre. We mooch past Austicks’...
a week ago
We’re shopping in 1970s Leeds as Eric Miles shows us around the city centre. We mooch past Austicks’ Bookshop, where as a teenager writer Alan Bennett worked part-time job. We pop into the County Arcade, walking amid the mahogany shop fronts, pink marble columns, and cast iron...
Trying to Understand...
People, States and Borders.
And other dubious ideas.
5 months ago
TheCollector
How Did Emperor Nero treat Christians During His Reign?
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TheCollector
Did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain Really Happen?
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a year ago
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Monsters, Morpheus, and The Matrix
a year ago
Monsters, Morpheus, and The Matrix
TheCollector
Who Won the Battle of the Wilderness?
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What Are the 4 Main Jewish Sects?
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11 months ago
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‘Remembering Peasants’ by Patrick Joyce review
‘Remembering Peasants’ by Patrick Joyce review
JamesHoare
Tue, 03/19/2024 - 09:28
10 months ago
‘Remembering Peasants’ by Patrick Joyce review
JamesHoare
Tue, 03/19/2024 - 09:28
TheCollector
Carl Schmitt: The Most Influential Nazi Philosopher?
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TheCollector
The Fowler Museum in L.A. Returns Seven Valuables to Ghana
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11 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Winged Victory
Art of the Hellenistic Period
a year ago
Art of the Hellenistic Period
TheCollector
What is the Eye of Ra?
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TheCollector
What Do Bernini’s Borghese Sculptures Represent?
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11 months ago
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for April
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 April. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Uxn, improved documentation, implemented MIDI and sound chip, and...
TheCollector
Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ Heads to Auction
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TheCollector
8 Famous French Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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10 months ago
TheCollector
Basil Zaharoff: How to Play Both Sides, Sell Weapons and Get Rich
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a year ago
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.
10 months ago
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
TheCollector
What Is the Difference Between Candomblé and Umbanda?
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9 months ago
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William Adams: English Advisor to the Shogun
William Adams: English Advisor to the Shogun
JamesHoare
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:21
10 months ago
William Adams: English Advisor to the Shogun
JamesHoare
Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:21
TheCollector
5 Artworks by John Baldessari You Should Know
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What Are the Oldest Copies of the Bible?
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a year ago
TheCollector
The State of Franklin? A Forgotten Almost-State in the US
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African History...
a brief note on Madagascar's position in African history
plus, early industrialization in the Merina kingdom.
a year ago
plus, early industrialization in the Merina kingdom.
TheCollector
7 Depictions of War by Famous Artists Everyone Should Know
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Why Did Ukraine Make Stamps of Banksy’s Art?
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a year ago
TheCollector
Should We Interpret Literature in Its Social Context? Adorno’s Answer
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a year ago
Classical Wisdom
Can you REALLY be offended on behalf of someone else??
Lessons from Borat
a year ago
Dreams of Space -...
Young Technician December, 1957
This is an issue of a young adult magazine published just 3 months after the first Sputnik. Young...
a year ago
This is an issue of a young adult magazine published just 3 months after the first Sputnik. Young Technician was a scientific news and technology magazine. I realize that most of you have no Russian but the illustrations are a nice picture of the beginning of a new space...
TheCollector
What Are Emperor Nero’s Contributions to Rome?
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Front Triennial Canceled Due to Lack of Funding
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11 months ago
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Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?
Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?
JamesHoare
Thu, 10/31/2024 - 09:25
2 months ago
Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?
JamesHoare
Thu, 10/31/2024 - 09:25
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How an Orthodox Patriarch Became “Protestant”
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3 months ago
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