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‘Don’t Let’s Be Beastly to the Germans’ by Daniel Cowling review
‘Don’t Let’s Be Beastly to the Germans’ by Daniel Cowling review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/10/2024 - 09:48
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‘Don’t Let’s Be Beastly to the Germans’ by Daniel Cowling review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/10/2024 - 09:48
TheCollector
Who Was Gertrude Stein? More Than a Poet & Collector
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Who Was Averroes?
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12 Surprising Facts About Loki, the Nordic God
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“Four Dead in Ohio”: The Kent State Shootings
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Who Were Bonnie and Clyde & Why Are They Famous?
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The Mystery of Agnes Martin in 7 Facts
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Artists Expressed Concerns on Banning TikTok in the U.S.
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10 Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites in England
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Utagawa Hiroshige: 10 Works From the Last Great Master of Ukiyo-e
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The Birth of Ovid
The Birth of Ovid
JamesHoare
Sun, 03/24/2024 - 00:00
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The Birth of Ovid
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Sun, 03/24/2024 - 00:00
TheCollector
Mysterious Gustav Klimt Portrait Sells for $32 Million
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Einstein vs. Bergson: A Historic Debate About Time
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The Great Debate: Free Will VS Determinism
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What Was the Great Migration in the US?
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13 Surprising Facts About William Shakespeare
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How to Celebrate the Love of Learning
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Give a Graduate the Greatest Gift!
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
Orca, added way for instances of Orca to talk to each...
TheCollector
Who Was William Wallace? Fact vs. Fiction
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Anglo-Afghan Wars: How Afghanistan Became the Graveyard of Empires
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British Museum to Digitalize Its Collection
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A Minority Stake Acquisition at Sotheby’s
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The Eiffel Tower: 12 Facts About the Iconic Parisian Landmark
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Who Is Chiron in Greek Mythology?
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10 U.S. Retirement Destinations for History Lovers
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Britain’s First Milk Bar Opens
Britain’s First Milk Bar Opens
JamesHoare
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 08:00
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Britain’s First Milk Bar Opens
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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 08:00
TheCollector
The Origins of the Democratic Party: A Comprehensive Guide
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‘The Green Ages’ by Annette Kehnel review
‘The Green Ages’ by Annette Kehnel review
JamesHoare
Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:36
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‘The Green Ages’ by Annette Kehnel review
JamesHoare
Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:36
TheCollector
When Was the Battle of Iwo Jima?
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Middle Kingdom Pyramids: The Lesser Known Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
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What Are the Pauline Epistles About?
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Founder of Arianism: Who Was Arius?
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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 February. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Uxn, started working on a fantasy console called Uxn, and...
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Macron is Safe for the Moment
But the future worries me.
a year ago
But the future worries me.
TheCollector
Belgium’s Collectible Design Fair Debuts in NYC
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TheCollector
Elton John Collection Goes on Sale After 21 Years
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Women of Ancient Rome
The First Roman Empress and More...
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The First Roman Empress and More...
TheCollector
What’s the Creation Myth in Norse Mythology?
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CrimethInc.
The Eye of Every Storm : Anarchist Response to Hurricane Helene
At the end of September 2024, western North Carolina and the surrounding states experienced 30...
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At the end of September 2024, western North Carolina and the surrounding states experienced 30 inches of rainfall over two days when an unnamed storm collided with Hurricane Helene over the mountains of Southern Appalachia. The resulting catastrophe laid waste to the entire...
TheCollector
Why Do People Give Gifts at Christmas?
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What Are the Best Museums in Trieste, Italy?
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Classical Wisdom
Is an unjust peace better than a just war?
Or does war have its virtues?
10 months ago
Or does war have its virtues?
TheCollector
Jackie Kennedy’s Georgetown Mansion Goes on Sale
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Flashbak
Teenagers at Home In the 1980s and 90s In 38 Photos
“As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone...
9 months ago
“As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.” ― Fran Lebowitz We’re back looking at teenagers at home and in their bedrooms in the 1980 an 1990s. We’ve been back there before, checking our the snapshot …...
TheCollector
Who Won the First Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War?
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The Scramble for Africa: How Europe Conquered a Continent
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Mobutu Sese Seko: The Rise and Fall of Congo’s Infamous Dictator
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5 Artworks by John Baldessari You Should Know
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The Jaguars of Yuruparí: Shamans of the Amazon Rainforest
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10 Facts About the Curious Calvin Coolidge: The Coolest President?
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London By Tube, DLR and Overground in The Early 1990s
Today, I’m gonna take my bike ‘Cause once again the Tube’s on strike The greedy bastards want extra...
4 months ago
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TheCollector
The Culper Ring: How Espionage Won the American Revolution
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Wrong Side of...
Who speaks of the Armenians?
Britain is in bed with Putin's friends
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Britain is in bed with Putin's friends
TheCollector
How Did Belgium Become a Country?
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African History...
A history of the Lozi kingdom. ca. 1750-1911.
state and society in south-central Africa
9 months ago
state and society in south-central Africa
History Today Feed
‘Judgement at Tokyo’ by Gary J. Bass review
‘Judgement at Tokyo’ by Gary J. Bass review
JamesHoare
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 11:07
11 months ago
‘Judgement at Tokyo’ by Gary J. Bass review
JamesHoare
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 11:07
TheCollector
What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit Cairo, Egypt?
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6 months ago
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Robert the Bruce: Born To Be King?
Robert the Bruce: Born To Be King?
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:11
6 months ago
Robert the Bruce: Born To Be King?
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:11
TheCollector
What Are the Seven Wonders of the Natural World?
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TheCollector
How Did the 1979 Iranian Revolution Influence Iran’s Economy?
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Classical Wisdom
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In Search of Homer Trip Opening
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In Search of Homer Trip Opening
TheCollector
Iowa Museum Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
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5 months ago
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The French Resistance: Fantasy and Failure
The French Resistance: Fantasy and Failure
JamesHoare
Tue, 09/17/2024 - 06:00
3 months ago
The French Resistance: Fantasy and Failure
JamesHoare
Tue, 09/17/2024 - 06:00
TheCollector
Colonial Mexican Art: 4 Key Formats and Themes
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Lost and Found
a year ago
TheCollector
Frida Kahlo Exhibition Heads to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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TheCollector
Diego Velazquez Royal Portrait Heads to Auction
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a year ago
Trying to Understand...
La politique de l’épuisement et l’épuisement de la politique.
Another of my essays in French.
3 weeks ago
Another of my essays in French.
TheCollector
Operation Unthinkable: The Military Plan That Was Never Used
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What is the Eye of Ra?
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TheCollector
Why Was the Beat Generation Called So?
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3 months ago
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‘After the Flying Saucers Came’, ‘Think to New Worlds’ and ‘How to Think Impossibly’ review
‘After the Flying Saucers Came’, ‘Think to New Worlds’ and ‘How to Think Impossibly’...
3 months ago
‘After the Flying Saucers Came’, ‘Think to New Worlds’ and ‘How to Think Impossibly’ review
JamesHoare
Tue, 09/17/2024 - 08:00
History Today Feed
‘Spice’ by Roger Crowley review
‘Spice’ by Roger Crowley review
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/18/2024 - 09:03
6 months ago
‘Spice’ by Roger Crowley review
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/18/2024 - 09:03
Patterns in Humanity
The Rise of the West
I track the historical rise of West Europe by quantitatively analyzing the birth of notable people...
a year ago
I track the historical rise of West Europe by quantitatively analyzing the birth of notable people of science, and then I put it in context with other indicators of historical development. The data together show that West Europe had developmentally surpassed the rest of the world...
TheCollector
How Did Norse Rune Magic Work?
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6 months ago
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Ronald Reagan’s European Tour
Ronald Reagan’s European Tour
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:11
6 months ago
Ronald Reagan’s European Tour
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:11
TheCollector
The History of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (& Its Collection)
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Native Americans in the Revolutionary War: Who Did They Side With?
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Classical Wisdom
Should We Glorify Caesar?
And Those Like Him?
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TheCollector
Hegel’s Master-Slave Dialectic Explained
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The United States Bill of Rights: History & Overview
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Who Were the 6 Most Famous Artists of the Protestant Reformation?
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What Is the Origin of Tarot Cards?
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Aeneas: Founder of Rome
The Most Important Myth Ever Told?
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The Most Important Myth Ever Told?
TheCollector
The Controversial Story of Scientology: Paying for Religion?
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Why Are There Two Virginias?
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a year ago
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Catching Nessie on Film
Catching Nessie on Film
JamesHoare
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 09:41
7 months ago
Catching Nessie on Film
JamesHoare
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 09:41
TheCollector
Ferdinand Magellan & The First Voyage Around the World
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Philip Marlowe: The Rise & Fall of The Private Detective
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Who Was Oscar Wilde?
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A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, July 12, 2024
Fireside this week! I had hoped to have the start of the Imperator Teaching Paradox series ready for...
5 months ago
Fireside this week! I had hoped to have the start of the Imperator Teaching Paradox series ready for this week, but it has been a bit stubborn and I do not want to derail my book writing/revising schedule in order to push it out before it is ready. So that will almost certainly...
TheCollector
The Prado Museum Shows Paintings in Different Light
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a year ago
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How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome
How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome
JamesHoare
Fri, 10/25/2024 - 12:22
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How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome
JamesHoare
Fri, 10/25/2024 - 12:22
TheCollector
Simon the Zealot of the Twelve Disciples: Bio, Legacy, and Death
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Moving With the Times?
Moving With the Times?
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 10:35
6 months ago
Moving With the Times?
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 10:35
Classical Wisdom
The "New" Ancient City
Discovering Kavala...
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Germans in Southwest Africa: A History of Colonization & Genocide
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Women in Art History: Great Female Artists Who Were Long Overlooked
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History of the Automobile: How Did We Get to Electric Vehicles?
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TheCollector
Which Famous Artworks Have Inspired Filmmakers?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Aristotle on Friendship
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TheCollector
Unlikely Politics: The History of the World Chess Championship
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Abraham Lincoln’s Early Life: From Rural Kentucky to the White House
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11 Shocking Facts About the Black Dahlia Case
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A Collection of...
Collections: Teaching Paradox, Imperator, Part IIa: Pops and Chains
This is the first half of the second part of our three part look at Paradox Interactive’s...
4 months ago
This is the first half of the second part of our three part look at Paradox Interactive’s Hellenistic-era grand strategy game Imperator: Rome. I had hoped to do this part in a single post, but my book writing schedule intervened and so it became necessary to split it up. Last...
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Artist Frank Auerbach Dies at 93
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What Is the Shadow According to Carl Jung?
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6 Artworks by the Controversial Andres Serrano
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