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Summary Of Changes
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Traveling to New Zealand, after a year of unknown, was a great comfort to us. There are a few things...
over a year ago
Traveling to New Zealand, after a year of unknown, was a great comfort to us. There are a few things Devine and I were really looking forward to, like a good latte, craft beer, a fresh food market and a bulk food store. I found a city that checked all of the boxes.
Many of the...
Overcoming Bias
How Every Empire Falls
On the radio yesterday, I heard the soulful song That’s How Every Empire Falls, written by RB Morris...
a month ago
On the radio yesterday, I heard the soulful song That’s How Every Empire Falls, written by RB Morris sometime before 2005, and performed at various times by Morris, John Prine, and Marianne Faithfull.
TheCollector
6 Things You Should Know About Pop Art
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Who Were the 4 Key Players of the Risorgimento?
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Climate Activists Targeted Dinosaur Skeleton at London’s NHM
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Medea: Monster or Misunderstood?
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Medea: Monster or Misunderstood?
TheCollector
“Horrible” Painting Found in Cellar Could Be $6 Million Picasso
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Classical Wisdom
The Art of Pompeii
Plato, Alexander the Great and more!
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Plato, Alexander the Great and more!
TheCollector
US Returns 600 Stolen Artifacts to Italy
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Classical Wisdom
The First Biographers
...and the Surprising Legacy of Ancient Literature
a year ago
...and the Surprising Legacy of Ancient Literature
TheCollector
7-Foot Hermes Statue Found in Ancient Roman Sewer
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6 Cultural Trends That Defined the Roaring Twenties
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Flashbak
Denim: The Fabric That Built America
Denim was G.I. in wartime America. Originally used as heavy industry, utility workwear, these images...
3 weeks ago
Denim was G.I. in wartime America. Originally used as heavy industry, utility workwear, these images mostly from the 1940s, show how the fabric became synonymous with American grit and productivity. The look was born in 18th Century Europe. Bleu de Gênes was the rough fabric...
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Merging East and West: Who Was Alan Watts?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The End of the World?
a year ago
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Homo Habilis: The First Humans?
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Understanding Gnostic Salvation in Christian Gnosticism
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The Bumpy Ride to Yerevan: What Can a Road Trip in Armenia Teach You?
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Against Liberalism: What is Communitarianism?
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Gottfried Leibniz’s Monadology: Do Souls Exist in Space?
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Benito Mussolini: This Was the Life of Il Duce
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Trying to Understand...
Russia/Ukraine is not a sports competition.
Victory in war requires a bit of thought.
a year ago
Victory in war requires a bit of thought.
TheCollector
4 Key Non-Aligned States During the Cold War
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The Capture of the Ceryneian Hind: The Third Labor of Heracles
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Italian vs. Northern Renaissance Art: What’s the Difference?
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Dreams of Space -...
Beyond Mars (1960)
Here is the last book in the "space quartet", Beyond Mars. It takes a large survey of the next steps...
a year ago
Here is the last book in the "space quartet", Beyond Mars. It takes a large survey of the next steps in space including: solar sailing, travel to Saturn via long distance trips to the outer solar system, multi-year hibernation travel, hydroponics, and visiting other solar...
TheCollector
Medieval Necropolis Unearthed at Bulgarian Bus Station
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History Today Feed
‘One Fine Day’ and ‘Imperial Island’ review
‘One Fine Day’ and ‘Imperial Island’ review
j.hoare
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 11:12
a year ago
‘One Fine Day’ and ‘Imperial Island’ review
j.hoare
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 11:12
TheCollector
The History and Beauty of the Moscow Metro
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a year ago
TheCollector
Did Emperor Nero start the Great Fire of Rome?
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11 months ago
History Today Feed
The Allure of Medieval Churches
The Allure of Medieval Churches
JamesHoare
Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:12
a month ago
The Allure of Medieval Churches
JamesHoare
Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:12
TheCollector
Was Catherine of Aragon the Wife King Henry Loved Most?
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A Collection of...
Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IVc: Perseus
This is the third part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, IVa,...
8 months ago
This is the third part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, IVa, IVb) look at the how the Roman military system and its manipular legion were able to defeat the Hellenistic military system and its Macedonian sarisa phalanx in the third and...
TheCollector
Did Surrealist Artists Write?
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Why Was the Beat Generation Called So?
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French & Belgian Occupation of the Ruhr: A Postwar Reparations Crisis
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10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in New York
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CrimethInc.
Festivals of Resistance : A Call for Gatherings the Weekend Before Trump Takes Office
Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance...
2 weeks ago
Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance on the weekend of January 18, immediately before Donald Trump takes office. This is a crucial opportunity to engage in outreach, education, and action ahead of what it is sure to...
Flashbak
16 Characters From A Film Never Made : Found Photos From The American Dream
Film noir was coined in 1946 by the Italian-born French critic Nino Frank to describe the crime...
a month ago
Film noir was coined in 1946 by the Italian-born French critic Nino Frank to describe the crime thrillers laced with smoky cynicism, femme fatales and amoral ambiguity first produced by Hollywood in the 1940s. “These ‘dark’ films, these films noirs, no longer have anything in...
TheCollector
Is Ancient Greece Really the Cradle of Western Civilization?
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a year ago
A Collection of...
Collections: Nitpicking Gladiator II, Part II
Last week, we started our nitpicking of Gladiator II (2024) by looking at the problems with the...
a week ago
Last week, we started our nitpicking of Gladiator II (2024) by looking at the problems with the films chronology and its portrayal of the Roman army of the early third century, both in its equipment and in its battle tactics. This week, we’re going to move forward to the main...
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Discover Pompeii’s Famous Mosaics
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The First Great Awakening: Promoting America’s Revolution
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Ancient Papyrus Reveals Plato’s Final Hours
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7 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
Gumby and Pokey Coloring Book (1966)
Since part of this blog is reliving the joys of my childhood I need to talk about Gumby and Pokey....
a year ago
Since part of this blog is reliving the joys of my childhood I need to talk about Gumby and Pokey. Gumby was a television show for children that ran (at least for me) from 1953-1969. It was stop-motion animated adventures of two figure made of "clay." It was a highlight of my...
Classical Wisdom
Does Marcus Matter?
Was the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius a serious philosopher... or just a glorified diarist?
12 months ago
Was the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius a serious philosopher... or just a glorified diarist?
TheCollector
What Is the History and Meaning of Music?
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Death in the Bible: Two Contradictory Views
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7 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
The Solar System Pop-up Book (1978?)
My first Greek space book. This is a fun pop-up book I found recently. It is pretty basic but I...
a year ago
My first Greek space book. This is a fun pop-up book I found recently. It is pretty basic but I really like space pop-up books for their design and impact.
Adelva. The Solar System Pop-up Book. Greece: Dotam International. 12 pp. 1978
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for June
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 June. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Nasu, released a nasu guide, and updated the look of the icon. We...
Classical Wisdom
Should We Glorify Caesar?
And Those Like Him?
9 months ago
Dr Alun Withey
Victorian Swappers! Adverts for exchange in the 19th century.
Victorians were inveterate 'swappers' (NB: this might not be what you think!). Newspapers and...
a month ago
Victorians were inveterate 'swappers' (NB: this might not be what you think!). Newspapers and journals were full of ads for objects sought and to be exchanged. These offer a fascinating insight into what was considered desirable, the value of objects, and the processes of...
A Collection of...
Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IVa: Philip V
This is the first part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb) look...
9 months ago
This is the first part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb) look at why the thing to use to beat a Macedonian sarisa phalanx is, in fact, a Roman legion in the third and second century BC. Last time, we finished our look at the third-century...
Trying to Understand...
My Substack in Other Languages.
Starting with Spanish.
a year ago
TheCollector
10 Must-Visit East Coast Historic Landmarks
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Who Assassinated Julius Caesar?
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Was Cleopatra a Descendant of Alexander the Great?
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TheCollector
Bruno Latour’s Irreductions: The World as a Network of Relations
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a year ago
History Today Feed
The Search for the Historical Buddha
The Search for the Historical Buddha
j.hoare
Wed, 01/17/2024 - 09:39
11 months ago
The Search for the Historical Buddha
j.hoare
Wed, 01/17/2024 - 09:39
Overcoming Bias
Beware Value Dashboards
Vehicles like cars, planes, and boats generally need a) an engine to push them forward, b) steering...
2 months ago
Vehicles like cars, planes, and boats generally need a) an engine to push them forward, b) steering to direct their motions, and c) a driver to manage both.
TheCollector
Aristotle’s Model of Communication: 3 Key Elements of Persuasion
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10 Must-See Pirate Fortresses and Coastal Strongholds Around the World
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Reclaiming Medusa: How Did She Become a Symbol of Female Empowerment?
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Children’s Drawings of Gladiators Discovered in Pompeii
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Wrong Side of...
Welcoming the stranger
Caldwell's 'Reflections on the Revolution in Europe', Part Two
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Caldwell's 'Reflections on the Revolution in Europe', Part Two
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A History Lover’s Guide to Bangkok
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Genoa vs. Venice: A Historic and Layered Rivalry
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Who Was Hilma af Klint? 7 Facts About the Pioneer of Abstract Art
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P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Showman on Earth
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Mount Toba: Did a Supervolcano Almost Wipe Out the Human Species?
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Classical Wisdom
Ancient Greek Astronomy
Ursa Major
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How Can Stoicism Influence Decision-Making?
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Wrong Side of...
Your favourite half-British president
We could win bigly by courting Donald Trump
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We could win bigly by courting Donald Trump
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What Was the Underground Railroad?
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The Electoral College Explained
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10 Historic Cities in Massachusetts That Are Great Alternatives to Boston
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Who Were the Samaritans?
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Trying to Understand...
The Coming Of Neo-Tribalism.
Of honour, gangsters, nomadic tribes and of course identity politics.
6 months ago
Of honour, gangsters, nomadic tribes and of course identity politics.
Trying to Understand...
Round Two? There Is No Round Two.
Game pretty much over in Ukraine.
a year ago
Game pretty much over in Ukraine.
TheCollector
History of Gunpowder: An In-Depth Overview
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Philip II of Macedon: The Man Who Made Alexander “Great”
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Pandemic Literature From Homer to Covid-19
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What Is the Book of Galatians About?
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Contemporary Artist to Recreate Missing Piece of Bayeux Tapestry
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Dreams of Space -...
A Journey to the Moon: A science fiction poem for children (1954)
An unusual children's book consisting of a long poem about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and an imaginary...
a year ago
An unusual children's book consisting of a long poem about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and an imaginary trip to the Moon. It is highly illustrated and worth a look if you have not seen it. It was colored in places in crayon by a child but that sort of adds to the charm of someone who...
TheCollector
The Declaration of Independence: History & Overview
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6 Themes That Define Nan Goldin’s Photography
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7 months ago
History Today Feed
The Death of Clive of India
The Death of Clive of India
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/11/2024 - 10:55
a month ago
The Death of Clive of India
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/11/2024 - 10:55
History Today Feed
A Christmas to Save the Byzantine Empire
A Christmas to Save the Byzantine Empire
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:07
a month ago
A Christmas to Save the Byzantine Empire
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:07
TheCollector
10 Historical Facts About London You Might Not Know
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Who Are Russia’s Old Believers? The Raskol in Russian History
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Classical Wisdom
The Ancient Ozempic
Was Theriac a Miracle Drug?
2 months ago
Was Theriac a Miracle Drug?
TheCollector
What Was Négritude?
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New Exhibition Examines Rembrandt’s Relationship with Star Pupil
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weird medieval guys
Medieval Muslims loved their cats so much
Cat shelters, cat shoes, cat jewellery, and more from the Islamic Middle Ages
a year ago
Cat shelters, cat shoes, cat jewellery, and more from the Islamic Middle Ages
TheCollector
What Are Plato’s Arguments Against Democracy?
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TheCollector
4 Novels by John Steinbeck You Should Read
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Cassandra: Princess of Troy, Cursed Prophetess, Tragic Prisoner
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5 Fascinating Maps that Show Our Evolving Understanding of the World
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7 Famous Dutch Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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