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Who Is Pina Bausch?
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What Is the History of the Guitar?
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Derek Jarman’s Home In Dungeness: Where Jesus Walked In The Garden
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Dune and Greek Mythology: What’s in Common?
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7 Rules For Collecting Paintings
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Miler. Mole Rocket, 1965.
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A History Lover’s Guide to Bangkok
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Pascal’s Wager: Should you Bet on God’s Existence?
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The Earliest Trade Networks Between Europe, Asia, & the Pacific
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A History Lover’s Guide to Santa Fe
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British Grub: A Psychedelic Tribute To British Food From 1960s San Francisco
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Taking A Subway Ride Through New York City In 1981
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The Troubled History of the Polish-Ukrainian Friendship in the 20th Century
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8 Places to Visit in Vietnam for History Lovers
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Blast Off (1973)
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Cain, Linda C. and Susan Rosenbaum. Illustrated by Dillon, Leo and Diane. Blast Off. Lexington, MA: Ginn. (24 p.) 1973.
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Les Malheurs des immortels, 1922: Max Ernst and Paul Éluard’s Surreal Collaboration
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How Every Empire Falls
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The Horny Monkey And A Nose Pick: Humorous Japanese Postcards by Kokkei Shinbun Sha – 1907-1909
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Why Emmanuel Levinas Called Ethics the “First Philosophy”
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Gigantomachy in Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods vs Giants
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7 Famous Dutch Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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Does FIRST Matter Most?
Or who holds it longest? Or most recently?
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Erich Sokol For Playboy : Beautiful Women And Desperate Men (NSFW)
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How The Charlie Brown Christmas Special Got Jazz And Came Alive
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How Did Sappho’s Love Life Influence Her Poetry?
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What Were the Casta Paintings of 18th Century Mexico?
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Soviets in Munich? The 1919 Bavarian Soviet Republic
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What Is BRICS and Why Is it Important?
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When and Why Did People Start Using Coins?
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An Exhibition on Rational Dress for Victorian Women
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My ‘Homeric Retching’: Vladimir Nabokov’s Letter To His Wife About A Nasty Bout of Food Poisoning
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Wise Men & Witches: Magic in the Bible
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4 Key Characteristics of Symbolist Art
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Collections: How to Roman Republic, Part IIIc: Ten Tribunes, Two Censors and Twenty-Six Guys
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The Riddler: “Riddle me this! There are three men an a boat with a pack of cigarettes and no...
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The Riddler: “Riddle me this! There are three men an a boat with a pack of cigarettes and no matches. How did they manage to smoke?” Robin: “They threw one cigarette overboard and the boat became a cigarette lighter.” – The Question asked in Batman, 1966 The question mark...
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The First Italo-Ethiopian War: When the Colonizers Lost
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Washburn Gallery in NY Permanently Closes After Half a Century
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The Greek Mythology Behind Famous Constellations
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American Modernist Florine Stettheimer Gets Catalogue Raisonné
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“I Have a Dream”: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Maurice Sendak Illustrates William Blake’s Songs of Innocence
In 1967, Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928–May 8, 2012) created eight illustrations for William Blake’s...
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In 1967, Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928–May 8, 2012) created eight illustrations for William Blake’s Songs of Innocence (1789). The booklet’s 275 copies were given to friends of the publisher, The Bodley Head, as Christmas gifts to mark the company’s 80th anniversary. The idea...
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Why I love etymologies
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Telephones popularized "hello," "lox" is 8,000 years old, and other reasons why the history of words matters
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Akhenaten: 7 Secrets of Egypt’s Heretic Pharaoh
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6 Interpretative Copies of Édouard Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass
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The Homeric Hymn to Demeter
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Summary of changes for February 2023
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Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of February. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Wiktopher, added back corrected chapters 1-7 to...
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Iakim Volkov’s Wedding: An Illustration of a Complicated History
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Quetzalcoatl: The Feathered Serpent’s Myth & History
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Weekend Roundup
The Ancient World’s Greatest War
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Which Archeological Finds Support the Bible?
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Edward Longshanks & the Conquest of Wales
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Dreams of Space -...
To Other Planets (Estonian) (1962)
Teistele Planeetidele! This seems be be an Estonian translation and reprint of the book To Other...
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Teistele Planeetidele! This seems be be an Estonian translation and reprint of the book To Other Planets (1959).
I blogged about that book here on Feb 24, 2010: \
http://dreamsofspace.blogspot.com/2010/02/russian-space-book-1959.html
AND October 1, 2012...
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Mudslinging & Negative Campaigning: A Look at US Election Dirty Tricks
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African History...
a brief note on themes in African art.
Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom.
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Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom.
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Jackie Kennedy’s Georgetown Mansion Goes on Sale
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What Is Russian Futurism?
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18 Famous Renaissance Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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Contemporary Art and Sports Come Together at SFMOMA
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Patterns in Humanity
The case for prisons
The purpose of prisons, and the evidence of their efficacy
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The purpose of prisons, and the evidence of their efficacy
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10 Historic Towns in Texas Perfect for Retirement
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3 Debunked Rumors About Anne Boleyn
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6 Must-See English Castles
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Dreams of Space -...
The Moon Christmas Coloring Book (1970)
Here is another favorite rescanned since it's last posting 11 years ago. It was a coloring book that...
12 months ago
Here is another favorite rescanned since it's last posting 11 years ago. It was a coloring book that was a give-away from Lord and Taylor's Department stores. With it's moon dust snowflakes and 1970s design it is a winner every Christmas. I especially enjoy how Santa has to get...
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Shays’ Rebellion Explained: A New Governing System for the New US
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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...
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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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The Hidden Meaning of Plato’s Cave Allegory
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The Origins of the Republican Party: A Comprehensive Guide
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Cuts, Rashes & Chatter! The Pain of the 18th-century Shave!
Unless there are particular reasons, for example a skin condition, or a faulty razor, shaving today...
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Unless there are particular reasons, for example a skin condition, or a faulty razor, shaving today is usually a pretty mundane – if not a pleasant – experience. Indeed, the rise of traditional barbershops over the past few years, offering shaving as an experience, together with...
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From Wartime Reserve to Pop Culture: What Is the History of ‘Keep Calm and Carry On?’
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Claude Picasso Died at Age 76
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Do You Listen Well?
Lessons on Listening from Plutarch
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Lessons on Listening from Plutarch
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9 Interesting Facts About Claude Monet
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African History...
The empire of Kong (ca. 1710-1915): a cultural legacy of medieval Mali.
At the close of the 18th century, the West African hosts of the Scottish traveler Mungo Park...
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At the close of the 18th century, the West African hosts of the Scottish traveler Mungo Park informed him of a range of mountains situated in "a large and powerful kingdom called Kong".
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5 Great European Christmas Markets Worth Traveling For
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5 Quotes by Kant Explained
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Who Was Julian?
Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor
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Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor
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How Can We Separate History from Myth?
And does it need to be true to be important?
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And does it need to be true to be important?
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‘Habsburgs on the Rio Grande’ by Raymond Jonas review
‘Habsburgs on the Rio Grande’ by Raymond Jonas review
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Who Were the Samaritans?
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Bali’s 8 Finest Historic Sites: A Feast for the Senses
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Cotton & How It Changed the World
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Why Is the Symbol of Flowers Associated with Femininity?
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Why Did Socrates Focus on Self-Knowledge and Introspection?
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Got Live If You Want It: John Scott’s Concert Photographs of Alice Cooper, Bryan Ferry, John Lydon...
Never let go of your dreams because nobody else is going to make them happen. When John Scott was a...
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Never let go of your dreams because nobody else is going to make them happen. When John Scott was a child he harboured dreams of becoming a photographer. He roamed around his parents’ home and snapped pictures in his head. He had a talent for it which he thought of turning into a...
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What Is First Corinthians About?
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Mobutu Sese Seko: The Rise and Fall of Congo’s Infamous Dictator
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9 Historical Places to Visit in Cornwall
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Is an unjust peace better than a just war?
Or does war have its virtues?
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Or does war have its virtues?
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What Is David Hammons Best Known For?
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Homo Erectus: The Most Successful Human?
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College Culture in the US & The Vietnam War: An Unlikely Connection
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How to Rescue the Reputation of the Nasty Normans
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Moving Past Apartheid?
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Why Did Friedrich Nietzsche Say ‘God Is Dead’?
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
On the Spot: Chris Clark
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
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Largest UK Holbein Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery
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Yuefenpai: 8 Facts About the Iconic Chinese Calendar Advertisements
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How Economist John Maynard Keynes Essentially Predicted World War II
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5 Historic Locations From the Troubles in Northern Ireland
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5 Feminine Beauty Ideals in Art History
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5 Important Stories About Thor the Norse God of Thunder
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Here Are the 3 Etruscan Kings of Rome (and Lars Porsenna)
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Weekend Roundup
Animals of the Ancient World
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Animals of the Ancient World
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The Surprising Alliances Between the Britons and the Anglo-Saxons
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Who Was Judah Maccabee? The Ancient Jewish Resistance Leader
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How Did Solomon’s Temple Influence Worship?
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Honesty: What's In It For Me?
First, do lots of harm.
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Does Marcus Matter?
Was the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius a serious philosopher... or just a glorified diarist?
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Was the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius a serious philosopher... or just a glorified diarist?
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Restoration Reveals Ancient Colors of Egypt’s Edfu Temple
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How Norse Mythology Inspired Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings
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Why Is Caligula’s Relationship with the Senate Controversial?
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Who Was Carl Gustav Jung?
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What Is Friluftsliv, The Norwegian Way of Life in Harmony with Nature?
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11 Myths About the Greek God Zeus
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How the British Council Made a Soft Power Superpower
How the British Council Made a Soft Power Superpower
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How the British Council Made a Soft Power Superpower
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How Fritz the Cat Deconstructed 1960s America
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Artemisia Gentileschi Lost Painting in The U.K.’s Royal Collection
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How Did Luciano Garbati Reimagine Medusa?
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5 Fascinating Tales of Baba Yaga, the Slavic Witch
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Who Was Geoffrey of Monmouth? The Man Who Made Arthur and Merlin
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6 Artworks Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s Famous Novel
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What Was the Third Council of Constantinople?
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Whaleship Essex: The Terrifying Story That Inspired Moby Dick
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What Is the History of the Hudson’s Bay Company?
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What Are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
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5 Works by Barbara Kruger on Gender and Feminism
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Summary of changes for March
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Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of March. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r, released a guide to diesel Engine Care.
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What Did Martin Luther Have to Say About Justification?
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5 Famous Artists Who Were Inspired by Alphanumerics
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Farmer Discovers Massive Roman Mosaic in Türkiye
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The Ancient Cities of Sumeria: Eridu & Uruk
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Laser Surveys Reveal Ancient Maya City in Mexico
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9 Revelations from Viking Runes
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A Shagtastic Tour of Swinging Britain in 1967
Among British Pathé’s newsreel films made for UK cinemas up until 1970 vis this wonderful time of...
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Among British Pathé’s newsreel films made for UK cinemas up until 1970 vis this wonderful time of Swinging Britain capsule from 1967. Shot on 35mm film and backed by the lilting holiday camp music, a narrator these videos are not a little kitsch. In Swinging Britain we take an...
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Santa Fe
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Who Was Benjamin Disraeli?
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Fisher Landau Sale at Sotheby’s Brought $406 M.
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What Is Conceptual Photography?
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Here’s What to Know About the History of Lake Como’s World-Famous Villa
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Which Reforms Shaped Ancient Sparta?
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Ukraine: A Further Guide for the Perplexed.
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They didn't know. But they know now.
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Wallis Simpson: A Look Beyond Scandal
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Top 7 Dutch Golden Age Artists to Know
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Sufism in the Ottoman Balkans
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International Art Trafficking Operation Recovers 6,400 Objects
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A History of the United States Senate
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KAWS Show Shut Down by Protestors
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What Did Aristotle Say About Meaning and Language?
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10 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Madrid
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Could the “Year Without a Summer” Happen Again? Here’s What Experts Say
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What 5 Simple Stoic Practices Can You Integrate in Your Life?
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6 Unsolved Murder Mysteries Involving Historical Figures
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How the Lisbon Earthquake Shook the Enlightenment
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