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Arthur Rackham’s Fantastic Illustrations for The Tempest, 1926
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Trees are Sanctuaries: Wandering – Notes and Sketches by Hermann Hesse, 1920
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Britons Caught in the French Revolution
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From the same 1953 Women's Day issue comes my final posting from this "space packed" issue. For an early Christmas present to yourself or a craft project to make the perfect present for someone else, here are the plans for making some nifty space helmets!
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London at Night : Harold Burdekin Photographs A City Between Life And Eternity
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“Exactly at 2:30, I suddenly felt an urge to vomit, had barely time to run outside — and there it began…” – Vladimir Nabokov to his wife Vera Among Vladimir Nabokov’s love letters to his wife published in Letters to Véra, a wonderful book that takes us behind the scenes of...
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.
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The Ballad of the Inquisition’s Greatest Witch Trial
The Ballad of the Inquisition’s Greatest Witch Trial
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Thu, 10/17/2024 - 08:56
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The Ballad of the Inquisition’s Greatest Witch Trial
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Thu, 10/17/2024 - 08:56
TheCollector
How Did Henri Matisse’s Travels Influence His Art?
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Global Inequality...
Devant la guerre
On E. H. Carr's "The twenty years' crisis 1919-39"
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The Early Anarchism of William Godwin
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7 Works by Romaine Brooks You Should Know
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Where Did the Huguenots Go? (6 Regions They Settled)
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Four real-world case studies, and some thoughts on what not to do
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When and Why Did People Start Using Coins?
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What Is Marie Antoinette Syndrome?
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Classical Wisdom
How Can We Handle Anxiety?
Practicing the Stoic Skill: Premeditatio Malorum
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Practicing the Stoic Skill: Premeditatio Malorum
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‘One Fine Day’ and ‘Imperial Island’ review
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‘One Fine Day’ and ‘Imperial Island’ review
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TheCollector
10 English Words Borrowed from Indigenous Languages of the Americas
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African History...
An episode of Naval warfare on the East African coast: the Sakalava invasions of 1792-1817
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Between Madagascar and the Swahili world.
TheCollector
England’s Medieval Angevin Empire Explained
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Grand Egyptian Museum Partially Opens to the Public
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Hitler’s Early Life: Failure & Homelessness to Nationalism & Nazis
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Emil Nolde: Great Painter of German Expressionism or Ardent Nazi?
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Who Was J. Edgar Hoover?
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A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, May 31, 2024 (Academic Departments)
Fireside this week! I am spinning up to write a Teaching Paradox series on Imperator later this...
6 months ago
Fireside this week! I am spinning up to write a Teaching Paradox series on Imperator later this week, but not quite ready to get started yet. I’m also thinking, perhaps before that, of doing a short post or set of posts on the organization of non-state ‘tribal’ societies in...
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What Are the Best-known Post-Impressionist Paintings?
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Disciple of Jesus Christ: Who Was Judas Iscariot?
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The politics of physiocracy
Quesnay and China
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Who Won the Battle of Belmont?
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What Is Henry Darger’s In The Realms of the Unreal?
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The 4 Most Controversial Historical Events from the Past 200 Years
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Arthur Cravan: The Disappearing Dadaist
Arthur Cravan: The Disappearing Dadaist
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Wed, 12/04/2024 - 09:36
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Classical Wisdom
The Ancient Ozempic
Was Theriac a Miracle Drug?
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Was Theriac a Miracle Drug?
TheCollector
Study Shows Real Art Stimulates the Brain More Than a Copy
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The Father of Art History: Who Was Johann Joachim Winckelmann?
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What Is the Origin of Cowpox (& How Did It Cure Smallpox)?
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The History of Method Acting in Hollywood in 8 Lessons
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How Did Luciano Garbati Reimagine Medusa?
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What Composition Techniques Did Tamara de Lempicka Use?
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Should I Stay or Should I go?: Encouraging travel in the early modern period.
Travel today is often portrayed as a healthy activity, good for body, mind…and what’s left of the...
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Travel today is often portrayed as a healthy activity, good for body, mind…and what’s left of the spirit! A good holiday is generally viewed as a tonic, and holiday company advertisements extol the virtues of ‘getting away’, encountering new places, people and cultures and (if...
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King John’s Lost Treasure
King John’s Lost Treasure
JamesHoare
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 09:28
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King John’s Lost Treasure
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Thu, 08/15/2024 - 09:28
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James Simon: Art Collector & Owner of The Nefertiti Bust
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Constantine Replica Statue Lands in Rome
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8 Marcel Duchamp Paintings You Should Know About
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African History...
The complete history of Brava (ca. 1000-1900): a Swahili enclave in southern Somalia
Tucked along the southern coast of Somalia, the old city of Brava preserves the remains of a once...
9 months ago
Tucked along the southern coast of Somalia, the old city of Brava preserves the remains of a once bustling cosmopolitan enclave whose influence features prominently in the history of the East African coast. Located more than 500 km north of the Swahili heartland, Brava retained a...
TheCollector
Who Was Saint Patrick of Ireland?
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TheCollector
What Is the History of the Piggy Bank? (Curious Origins)
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5 Famous Artworks of Medusa: Monstrous, Misunderstood, or Moving?
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Open Culture
Hear Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast from 1938: The Original Tale of Mysterious...
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A month ago, drones were spotted near Morris County, New Jersey. Since then, reports of further sightings in various locations in the region have been lodged on a daily basis, and anxieties about the origin and purpose of these unidentified flying objects have grown apace. “We...
Flashbak
Woodstock Festival Comics from the 1970s
In October 1970s, the 1969 Woodstock Festival was immortalised in a comic book. The romance story “I...
4 months ago
In October 1970s, the 1969 Woodstock Festival was immortalised in a comic book. The romance story “I Found My Love at the Woodstock Festival!” appeared in Falling in Love #118. Comics and Woodstock were a good match. Charles M. Schulz’s didn’t name the little yellow bird and...
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5 Iconic Quotes by the Duke of Wellington
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6 Artists Associated With Magic Realism You Should Know
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6 Ways to Pass the Time in the Middle Ages
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African History...
The textile trade of pre-colonial Africa
In December 1633, a Dutch ship reached the fort of Nassau on the ‘Gold Coast’ (modern Ghana),...
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In December 1633, a Dutch ship reached the fort of Nassau on the ‘Gold Coast’ (modern Ghana), carrying more than 6,000 pieces of cloth which was to be exchanged for gold.
TheCollector
Just How Christian Was the Kingdom of Kongo?
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The History of Underwear: Loincloths, Petticoats, Boxers, & Briefs
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What Is a Good Argument According to Aristotle?
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A Luta Continua! Mozambique’s Struggle for Independence
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Euripides’ Lost Plays
Euripides’ Lost Plays
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Euripides’ Lost Plays
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What is the History of Christmas? A Journey Through Time
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The Two Trojan Wars
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Britain’s Cousin Marriage Conundrum
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5 Important Stories About Thor the Norse God of Thunder
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10 Pieces of Legislation Affecting America’s Indigenous People
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Battle of the Persian Gate: An Achaemenid Thermopylae, 330 BCE
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How Did Rachel Ruysch Become a World Famous Still Life Painter?
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10 Palazzos (Palaces) in Venice You Must Visit
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4 Ancient Greek Federal States You Should Know
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Dreams of Space -...
Dream to Meet(1958)
A very pictorial Russian book, Dream to Meet, is basically the size of a paperback book but loaded...
a year ago
A very pictorial Russian book, Dream to Meet, is basically the size of a paperback book but loaded with illustrations. I thought you would enjoy these images.
Lyapunov, B. Illustrated by Seleznev, E. Навстречу Мечте (Dream to Meet.)
Moscow: All-Union Educational Pedagogical...
African History...
Textile trade and Industry in the kingdom of Kongo: 1483-1914
the social and economic significance of Kongo's iconic raffia velvets
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the social and economic significance of Kongo's iconic raffia velvets
TheCollector
What Do Bernini’s Borghese Sculptures Represent?
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Ancient Greek Art
Through the Ages
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Which Insects Have Humans Domesticated Throughout History?
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A Guide to Madrid for Art Enthusiasts (10 Things to Do)
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Why Are There Only Four Gospels?
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7 Real Characters from Arthurian Legends
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Flashbak
Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane: 1970s East London Before Gentrification
Brick Lane in London’s East End is in area of flux. From the road where they used mark bricks and...
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Brick Lane in London’s East End is in area of flux. From the road where they used mark bricks and brew beer, the place has been sanctuary to immigrants for centuries and is now home to a large Bangladeshi community. In the 17th century, French Huguenots arrived and brought with...
Classical Wisdom
The Great Flood
...and the Noah of Ancient Greece
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...and the Noah of Ancient Greece
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Through the Looking Glass with Robert Cumming – Pictures
American artist Robert Cumming (October 7, 1943 – December 16, 2021) appreciated fun. He saw no...
11 months ago
American artist Robert Cumming (October 7, 1943 – December 16, 2021) appreciated fun. He saw no point in trying to achieve anything else in life. As he put it: “If it’s not fun, there’s no point!” A new book of his conceptual photographs illustrates the point. Above, you can see...
TheCollector
The Trevi Fountain: Inside the History of Rome’s Iconic Tourist Site
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Classical Wisdom
How to Deal with Change: Advice from the Stoics
Everything changes and nothing stands still.
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Everything changes and nothing stands still.
TheCollector
10 Facts About the Curious Calvin Coolidge: The Coolest President?
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Why Visit Northumberland? : Britain’s Historic Hidden Gem
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A Brief History of Money Throughout World History
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Flashbak
Erich Sokol For Playboy : Beautiful Women And Desperate Men (NSFW)
“Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves they have a...
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“Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves they have a better idea.” – John Ciardi, American poet (24 June 1916 – 30 March 1986) Erich Sokol (31 March 1933 – 20 February 2003) was an Austrian illustrator and caricaturist best known...
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How Did Gnosticism Influence Early Christianity?
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Art for Change: A Brief History of Protest Art
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D.W. Griffith: The Legacy of a Problematic Pioneer
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Aristotle on Logic: Deduction, Syllogisms, and Truth
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Maui Native Cultural Center Demolished in Fire
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Expressionism: 12 Iconic Paintings & Their Artists
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Santa Fe
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Genoa vs. Venice: A Historic and Layered Rivalry
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Weekend Roundup
Myths and Metamorphoses
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Titanomachy: Greek Mythology’s Fiercest Battle
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Watergate: The Scandal that Defined Nixon’s Presidency
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Weekend Roundup
Plato Vs Aristotle
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Hidden History
The Ocarina
The Ocarina, also sometimes called the “sweet potato flute”, is an ancient instrument that was...
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The Ocarina, also sometimes called the “sweet potato flute”, is an ancient instrument that was developed in Meso-America, and was resurrected in 19th century Europe. When we hear the word “flute”, most of us think of a long thin wooden or metal tube with holes along its length...
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4 Awe-Inspiring Neolithic Monuments in the British Isles
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Discover the Klondike Gold Rush: Frozen Riches
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Who Was Carolee Schneemann? 8 Facts About the Legendary Performance Artist
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Who Is Grace Jones? Androgyny in Art
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New York City In Kodachrome – Color Photos Found In A Trashcan From the 1950s and 1960s
One day, Jan Wein found some photographs.”For those of you who may not know the back story,” he...
12 months ago
One day, Jan Wein found some photographs.”For those of you who may not know the back story,” he tells us, “I lived in Manhattan in the 1980s when Ed Koch was mayor, before decamping to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I remain to this day.At that time you could find many...
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Why do People Believe Britons are Descended from Israelites?
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First Nations of the Canadian Subarctic: A Brief History
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Did Bruce Lee Invent Mixed Martial Art?
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What Was the Relationship Between Gauguin and Van Gogh?
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Liu Bang: How a Peasant Became Emperor of China
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Who Were the Ancient Israelites? A Brief History
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Classical Wisdom
Tyrannical Hell or Harmonious Utopia?
Plato’s Vision of an Ideal State
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Plato’s Vision of an Ideal State
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Unlikely Politics: The History of the World Chess Championship
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Battle of Cynoscephalae: Macedonian Phalanx vs Roman Legion
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Pre-Columbian Writing Systems (And How They Worked)
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4 Ways that Magical Realism Rewrites History
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Patterns in Humanity
Race, economics and homicide in the United States: a summary
Why economic factors cannot explain homicide disparities in the United States
2 months ago
Why economic factors cannot explain homicide disparities in the United States
TheCollector
10 Artworks by Yoko Ono You Should Know
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Dr Alun Withey
Beard Fashions and Class
Over the past few centuries, fashions in facial hair have changed substantially. In the mid...
over a year ago
Over the past few centuries, fashions in facial hair have changed substantially. In the mid seventeenth century many men wore the ‘Van Dyke’ style of a small, pointy beard and moustaches. By the end of the 1600s, beards were in decline, leaving many men with just moustaches. The...
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How Did Frederick the Great Transform Prussia?
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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
Classical Wisdom
ICYMI: Emperors, Conquerors and Saints
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New Cabins *NOW* Available
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A Painted Treatise on Cats From 19th Century Thailand
This manuscript containing 12 paintings of different types of cats is in the format of a samut khoi,...
8 months ago
This manuscript containing 12 paintings of different types of cats is in the format of a samut khoi, a Thai folding book that opens from top to bottom. It was made in the 19th century in central Siam (now Thailand) by an unknown artist. Such folding books were typically made from...
TheCollector
Frida Kahlo: 6 Facts About Her Life, Art, & Legacy
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Global Inequality...
To all the newspapers I loved
The decline and fall of the print media.
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The decline and fall of the print media.
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Top Five Painters To Watch in 2024
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Alexander the Not-Feeling-Great: How Did Alexander the Great Die?
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10 Lesser-Known Greek Gods & Goddesses
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Candomblé: 10 Facts About the Afrobrazilian Religion
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A Green-Hued Banksy Mural in North London
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Dreams of Space -...
A Visit to the New York World's Fair with Peter and Wendy (1964)
An apology to my long time followers. I had stopped posting months ago when I got too busy. I am...
3 months ago
An apology to my long time followers. I had stopped posting months ago when I got too busy. I am also having to work much harder to find /create new posts. So let me try every 2 weeks for a while and see how I do.
A Visit to the New York World's Fair was the official World's Fair...
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What Is the Shadow According to Carl Jung?
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The Celtic Invasion of Greece & The Unknown Battle of Thermopylae
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Yuefenpai: 8 Facts About the Iconic Chinese Calendar Advertisements
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The Life of Malcolm X: “You Had Better Make Some Noise”
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Classical Wisdom
A Few Spots Left
Secure Seats for the In Search of Homer Trip
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Secure Seats for the In Search of Homer Trip
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Weaving the Women of the Ancient World
2 months ago
Weaving the Women of the Ancient World
TheCollector
The Paradox of Fiction: Is it Irrational to be Moved by Fiction?
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