Classical Wisdom
The Myth of the Minotaur
Journey Into the Labyrinth
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Journey Into the Labyrinth
History Today Feed
On the Spot: Alice Hunt
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Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:40
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On the Spot: Alice Hunt
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Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:40
TheCollector
What is Theodor Adorno’s Negative Dialectics?
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History Today Feed
‘Catland’ by Kathryn Hughes review
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JamesHoare
Mon, 05/20/2024 - 12:54
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‘Catland’ by Kathryn Hughes review
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Mon, 05/20/2024 - 12:54
TheCollector
Largest UK Holbein Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery
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Who Was Pasquale Paoli, the (Other) Corsican Revolutionary?
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8 Facts About Tamara de Lempicka’s Dark Glamour
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Flashbak
Omega: The Last Days of the World – Camille Flammarion’s Visions of A Dying Planet (1883)
‘The most deadly pestilence would have carried far less terror to the heart than the astronomical...
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‘The most deadly pestilence would have carried far less terror to the heart than the astronomical prediction on every tongue; it would have made fewer victims, for already, from some unknown cause, the death-rate was increasing. At every instant one felt the electric shock of a...
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Finding Odysseus’ Homeland
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TheCollector
The Story of the Calydonian Boar Hunt in Greek Mythology
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4 Novels by John Steinbeck You Should Read
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“Horrible” Painting Found in Cellar Could Be $6 Million Picasso
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Daily Self-Portraits 1972–1973: Laying It Bare On The Lower East Side
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Melissa Shook (1932-2020) was living on New York’s Lower East Side in the early 1970s when she began a project to record her daily existence. Much like Peggy Nolan’s pictures of her family home, life was a place of free expression. “My earliest memories are of being photographed...
TheCollector
The Ancient Cities of Sumeria: Eridu & Uruk
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TheCollector
Great Zimbabwe: Center of a Mysterious African Civilization
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TheCollector
Where Are the Best Travel Destinations for Shakespeare Fans?
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The Mystery of Crazy Horse: His Life & Legacy
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Flashbak
The Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll from 19th Century Japan
The Kaikidan Ekotoba scroll features paintings of 33 monsters, both fantastic and plain odd from...
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The Kaikidan Ekotoba scroll features paintings of 33 monsters, both fantastic and plain odd from Japan. It’s a subject we’ve visited before with the Yokai Horrors from the 18th Century Bakemono Zukushi Scroll. Thought to originate in the mid 1800s, the artist behind the Kaikidan...
History Today Feed
Life and Land in Anglo-Saxon England
Life and Land in Anglo-Saxon England
JamesHoare
Thu, 04/18/2024 - 17:32
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Life and Land in Anglo-Saxon England
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Thu, 04/18/2024 - 17:32
History Today Feed
The Lost Tudor Domesday Book
The Lost Tudor Domesday Book
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Tue, 02/20/2024 - 00:00
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The Lost Tudor Domesday Book
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Tue, 02/20/2024 - 00:00
TheCollector
It’s Complicated: Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson’s Scandalous Romance
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How Socrates Perceive Life, Death, and the Afterlife?
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History Today Feed
Scandals of the Glorious Revolution
Scandals of the Glorious Revolution
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Tue, 08/20/2024 - 09:14
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Scandals of the Glorious Revolution
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Tue, 08/20/2024 - 09:14
TheCollector
Who Was Mithridates the Great?
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3 Inspiring Japanese Women That Made Video Art
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Morality Explored: Which Ethical Theories Are Best?
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10 Myths About the Greek God Poseidon
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The Second Punic War: How Hannibal Almost Conquered Rome
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Susan Sontag’s Regarding the Pain of Others
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Res Obscura
How well can AI imitate a 17th century doctor?
Arcadio Huang is ill in 1710s Paris. Can GPT-4 and Gemini find a cure?
10 months ago
Arcadio Huang is ill in 1710s Paris. Can GPT-4 and Gemini find a cure?
TheCollector
Mimir: Get to Know the Wisest God of Norse Mythology
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When Was the Era of Japan’s Bakufu?
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for March 2024
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
8 months ago
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of March.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, added chainplates, knots, washing dishes, receiving mail, updated our notes on diy carbonation system, and refrigeration.
Uxn, added 2 new commands...
TheCollector
6 Cultural Trends That Defined the Roaring Twenties
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Res Obscura
Simulating History with Multimodal AI: an Update
Generative AI offers a new, more engaging (and, hopefully, more empathetic) way of teaching history....
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Generative AI offers a new, more engaging (and, hopefully, more empathetic) way of teaching history. But how to use it?
TheCollector
What Was Robert Mapplethorpe Inspired By?
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Res Obscura
Experiencing scientific revolutions: the 1660s and the 2020s
Lessons from Boyle's scientific desiderata and the Midgley Effect
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TheCollector
8 Historical Places to Visit in Kent
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Classical Wisdom
For the Love of the Classics
Valentine's Gifts
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TheCollector
How Did Rachel Ruysch Become a World Famous Still Life Painter?
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Who Were the Disciples James, John and Andrew?
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Who Was Elena/Eleno de Céspedes?
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10 Essential Movies to Watch to Understand Film Noir
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What Are the Most Significant Battles of World War II?
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Contemporary Artist to Recreate Missing Piece of Bayeux Tapestry
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History Today Feed
Bad Omens: When the Astrologers Got it Wrong
Bad Omens: When the Astrologers Got it Wrong
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:44
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Bad Omens: When the Astrologers Got it Wrong
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:44
TheCollector
A History of Cairo in 11 Monuments
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Rare Leonora Carrington Sculpture Heads to Auction
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The Long Debate on Assisted Dying
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Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:05
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Flashbak
Gods From Space: When London Taxi Diver George King Met Jesus And Other Aliens
“Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament” – ‘The Command’...
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“Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament” – ‘The Command’ received by George King from space, 1954 On May 8th 1954, London taxi driver George King was doing the household chores when he heard a voice. What came to be known as “The Command”...
TheCollector
Your Guide to the Best of Contemporary Art in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Paris of Troy: The Abductor of Helen Who Started the Trojan War
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What Is Traditional Lakota Art of the Great Plains?
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The Liberation of Dachau, the First Concentration Camp in Nazi Germany
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Top 9 Places to Visit in South Africa
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10 Presidents Who Changed the US
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Is Nietzsche Associated with Moral Nihilism?
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What Was Life Really Like for WWI Tank Crews?
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How Did Aristotle Influence Western Thought?
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12 Facts About Marina Abramović and Her Work
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Flashbak
Taking A Subway Ride Through New York City In 1981
1970s New York City was where Fernando played truant, chopper gangs hogged the sidewalks, sex was...
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1970s New York City was where Fernando played truant, chopper gangs hogged the sidewalks, sex was sold, women raged in raucous nightclubs, gay rights found its voice, Madonna joined her first band, BLADE used trains as his canvas and In 1981, 22-year-old Christopher Morris was...
TheCollector
Venus of Urbino: How Titian Reinvented the Nude
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What Are the 5 Longest Rivers in the World?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Art of the Interesting
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The Art of the Interesting
TheCollector
Cannister Shells’ Devastating Effect: Nightmare of the Infantry
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History Today Feed
Queen Victoria’s Stalker
Queen Victoria’s Stalker
j.hoare
Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:45
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Queen Victoria’s Stalker
j.hoare
Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:45
TheCollector
How Was Mussolini Removed From Power?
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Classical Wisdom
How Can We Know Ourselves?
The More than Legendary Oracle of Delphi
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The More than Legendary Oracle of Delphi
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Great Photos: Le Mariage des Diables Blancs, May 22 1954
On May 22 1954, tightrope walkers Berthy Omankowsky and Roger Decugis married on a rope stretched...
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On May 22 1954, tightrope walkers Berthy Omankowsky and Roger Decugis married on a rope stretched high above the Place du Capitole in Toulouse, France. The wedding of two members of the Franco-Czechoslovakian (Diables Blancs) White Devils Company was overseen by Father Robert...
TheCollector
What Are the Origins of the True Crime Genre?
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Classical Wisdom
Democracy
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The Mystery of Morpheus
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Who is the God of Dreams?
TheCollector
Three Men Convicted of Stealing Ming Dynasty Vase
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Classical Wisdom
Where did the time go?
Important Notice
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10 Palazzos (Palaces) in Venice You Must Visit
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Wrong Side of...
Keeping it in the Family
Britain’s Cousin Marriage Conundrum
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Britain’s Cousin Marriage Conundrum
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Why Did the 1904 Olympic Marathon End in Disaster?
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8 Great Depression Foods That Defined 1930s America
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How Can We View Tecumseh From an Indigenous Perspective?
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Why Was the Beat Generation Called So?
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African History...
An empire of cloth: the textile industry of the Sokoto empire ca. 1808-1903.
The Hausaland region of northern Nigeria was home to one of the largest textile industries in...
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The Hausaland region of northern Nigeria was home to one of the largest textile industries in pre-colonial Africa, whose scale and scope were unparalleled throughout most of the continent.
African History...
a brief note on African travel literature in history
a Swahili document on south-central Africa.
7 months ago
a Swahili document on south-central Africa.
TheCollector
Christie’s Presents Two Latin American Art Sales, Starting Friday
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Battle of the Jaxartes (329 BCE): Alexander’s Spectacular Victory
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Why Do I Care What Others Think? A Philosophical View of Self-Esteem
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What Are the Abraham Tapestries?
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10 Facts You Should Know About Henri Matisse
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Argue Like a Philosopher: How to Win a Debate
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Spanish Museums To Distance Themselves From Colonial Framing
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TheCollector
Romania in WWII: An Important Part of the Eastern Front
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Hundred Rabbits
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After 15 days on the water, we were to get into port. It was the 27th of June, and we'd left Opua on...
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After 15 days on the water, we were to get into port. It was the 27th of June, and we'd left Opua on the 12th. We hove-to for the night, waiting for sunrise before entering Savusavu bay. 'Entering a strange harbor at night is for morons and fools,' people told us. We didn't...
Overcoming Bias
The Two Big Games
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TheCollector
10 Historic Towns in Nevada Worth Visiting
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The 3 Greatest Nubian Kings of Egypt
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Artist Frank Auerbach Dies at 93
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Classics Friday
Gifts for Wisdom Lovers
a year ago
TheCollector
Walt Disney: The American Dream Personified (Bio & Facts)
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A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, February 2, 2024 (On City Building Games)
Fireside this week! I have just finished up a draft of a chapter (to be in one of those...
10 months ago
Fireside this week! I have just finished up a draft of a chapter (to be in one of those multi-multi-author companion volumes) on how video games (particularly more abstract simulation games) depict the ancient world. Writing that chapter led me to reengage with ancient city...
TheCollector
10 Interesting Propaganda Posters from Russia’s Civil War
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Global Inequality...
Three steps to freedom
Secessionism and the collapse of Communist federations
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Secessionism and the collapse of Communist federations
TheCollector
Disciple of Jesus Christ: Who Was Judas Iscariot?
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History Today Feed
‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:00
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‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
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Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:00
TheCollector
History of Tanks: From Renaissance Sketches to the Modern Battlefield
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TheCollector
Wallis Simpson: A Look Beyond Scandal
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5 Things You Can Learn From Cynic Philosophers
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5 Female Hispanic Artists That You Should Know About
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How Did the English Longbow Win So Many Battles?
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Cricket & Colonialism: A Tale of Imperial Power & Influence
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African History...
The Mali empire: A complete history (ca. 1250-1650)
At its height in the 14th century, the Mali empire was one of Africa's largest states, extending...
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At its height in the 14th century, the Mali empire was one of Africa's largest states, extending over an estimated 1.2 million square kilometers in West Africa. Encompassing at least five modern African states, the empire produced some of the continent's most renowned historical...
TheCollector
3 Key Ideas in Environmental Ethics
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History Today Feed
On the Spot: Kristin Semmens
On the Spot: Kristin Semmens
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:14
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On the Spot: Kristin Semmens
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Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:14
TheCollector
Why Did the Allies Occupy Germany?
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10 Pieces of Legislation Affecting America’s Indigenous People
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Who Were the Landsknechts?
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Is Calligraphy Considered Art?
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Farmer Discovers Massive Roman Mosaic in Türkiye
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Classical Wisdom
12 Ancient Greek Terms that Should Totally Make a Comeback
Eudaimonia, Arete, and much more...
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Eudaimonia, Arete, and much more...
TheCollector
The Dutch Under Nazi Rule: German WWII Occupation of the Netherlands
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TheCollector
5 Key Takeaways from Susan Sontag’s Famous Essay On Style
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Flashbak
Cold Snapshots – Vintage Holiday Fun in the Snow and Ice
If you’ve not seen little people on vintage Christmas cards, please do. It’s a terrific collection...
a year ago
If you’ve not seen little people on vintage Christmas cards, please do. It’s a terrific collection of images. A dip into Robert E. Jackson’s sublime collection of snapshots never disappoints. And when you’ve seen the cards, you should enjoy his pictures of revellers rocking...
History Today Feed
Solving the Victorian Housing Crisis
Solving the Victorian Housing Crisis
JamesHoare
Thu, 10/03/2024 - 08:25
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Solving the Victorian Housing Crisis
JamesHoare
Thu, 10/03/2024 - 08:25
TheCollector
Decoding Titian’s Poesie Series
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TheCollector
The Fallen Angels of Enoch: Vicious Villains or Virtuous Victims?
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Flashbak
Street Walker: Dynamic America In The 1970s
“My surroundings always influence my life and artwork. It’s where I am and what makes me smile” –...
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TheCollector
How Is Ben Black Elk Associated with Mount Rushmore?
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Understanding JS Bach in 5 Compositions
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Dreams of Space -...
Building Reading Skills (1951)
Today is a series of school spelling workbooks. What does that have to do with space? They chose an...
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Today is a series of school spelling workbooks. What does that have to do with space? They chose an aerospace theme for their series of books and since spaceflight was the trend for children they "branded" them. Truly these are pretty dull books even with a couple of space...
TheCollector
Why Are There Only Four Gospels?
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Who Were the Legendary Mountain Men of the Old West?
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La Llorona: Latin America’s Vengeful Ghost in Film & Literature
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What Are the Top 9 Historical Sites in Budapest?
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Mary Magdalene Portrait Attributed to Raphael on View in France
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History Today Feed
Ronald Reagan’s European Tour
Ronald Reagan’s European Tour
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:11
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Ronald Reagan’s European Tour
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Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:11
TheCollector
Why Does Nietzsche Reject Morality?
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How Did Frederick the Great Transform Prussia?
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“Singular” Spanish Painting Reappears After Vanishing in 1890
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What Was the Hanseatic League?
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What Are the Primary Sources of Information About Emperor Nero?
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TheCollector
9 Inventions We Owe to the Ancients
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TheCollector
9 Works That Defined El Greco’s Career
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Flashbak
Welcome to the Country Club: Prison Life in Four Different Nations
Dutch photographer Jan Banning turned his lens on prisons and prisoners for his book Law & Order:...
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Dutch photographer Jan Banning turned his lens on prisons and prisoners for his book Law & Order: The World of Criminal Justice,. Below we see photographs pictures of prison life in Colombia, France, Uganda and the United States. “I’m interested in these aspects of society that...
TheCollector
The Red Army Choir: A History of Russian Soft Power
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5 Most Influential Blues Musicians of All Time
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10 Surprising Facts About the Great Beaver Wars
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Chicago’s Union League Club to Sell Monet Painting
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Is Happiness a Ghost? Seeking Fulfillment Through Philosophy
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What Did Fascist Architecture Look Like?
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The History of Esperanto: A Modern Lingua Franca?
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What Is Conceptual Photography?
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The Forgotten Tomb of Henry VIII: Why Was He Buried Somewhere Else?
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African History...
A general history of African explorers of the Old world, and a 19th century Bornu traveller of...
This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old...
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Overcoming Bias
Capitalism, Govt Causes Culture Woes?
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2 months ago
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History Today Feed
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
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Fri, 10/25/2024 - 12:22
Classical Wisdom
Sappho: The Lost Poetess
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TheCollector
History of the Origin of Manned Flight: More than Just Planes
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Flashbak
Lee Balterman’s Chicago in the 1950s
Lee Balterman (1920 – March 16, 2012) was born in Chicago, took night classes in drawing and...
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Lee Balterman (1920 – March 16, 2012) was born in Chicago, took night classes in drawing and painting at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago – the only formal training of his career – and until his death lived and photographed almost daily in Chicago for newspapers,...
TheCollector
Who Are the 144,000 and the Great Multitude in the Book of Revelation?
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Who Was Henri Cartier Bresson?
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Who Was Averroes?
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Marilyn Monroe: The Fascinating Life of a Pop Icon
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Classical Wisdom
What makes a good friend?
'Birds of a feather’? Or 'the proverbial potters'?
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'Birds of a feather’? Or 'the proverbial potters'?
TheCollector
Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare: What’s the Difference?
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Who Was Saint Peter the Apostle?
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Plato Vs Aristotle
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TheCollector
Have You Heard of These 5 Unusual Musical Instruments?
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Christine de Pizan on Circe, Medusa, and other virtuous ladies
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10 Must-Visit Utah Ghost Towns With a Rich History
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How Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans Conduct Banking?
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Who Won Sherman’s March to the Sea?
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The Story of Billy Sipple: The Price of Heroism
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5 Important Examples of Religious Art From Christian History
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African History...
Self-representation in African art: the wall paintings of medieval Nubia. (ca. 700-1400)
an African portrait of an African society
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an African portrait of an African society
TheCollector
What 5 Simple Stoic Practices Can You Integrate in Your Life?
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Top 10 Museums to Visit in New York City
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How the Nazis Captured the Minds of Germany’s Youth
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Gottfried Leibniz’s Monadology: Do Souls Exist in Space?
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What Made Sir Joshua Reynolds an Iconic Portrait Artist?
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The Strange Story of How Greece Joined the Entente in WWI
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What Are Most Infamous Tales about Emperor Caligula?
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Classical Wisdom
Emotions: Better Out or In?
Can Catharsis Help... or Harm?
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Can Catharsis Help... or Harm?
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Place of Gold: The Complex Story of Johannesburg
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10 Must-See Monuments & Memorials on the National Mall in DC
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Should You Believe in Something Just Because It’s Logical?
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Who Were the 4 Key Players of the Risorgimento?
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History Today Feed
‘The House Divided’ by Barnaby Rogerson
‘The House Divided’ by Barnaby Rogerson
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:51
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‘The House Divided’ by Barnaby Rogerson
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Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:51
Hidden History
The Albuquerque “Broken Arrow” Nuclear Accident
In 1957, a B-36 nuclear bomber accidentally dropped a Mark 17 hydrogen bomb while landing at...
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In 1957, a B-36 nuclear bomber accidentally dropped a Mark 17 hydrogen bomb while landing at Kirtland Air Force Base just outside of Albuquerque NM. In January 1950, President Harry Truman announced that the United States would begin a crash program to develop and deploy a weapon...
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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
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Robert the Bruce: Born To Be King?
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Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:11
TheCollector
The Myth of Deucalion and Pyrrha: The Great Flood in Greek Mythology
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Hendrik Verwoerd’s Life & Death: The Architect of Apartheid
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African History...
The pyramids of ancient Nubia and Meroe: death on the Nile and the mortuary architecture of Kush
a complete history of an African monument
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a complete history of an African monument
Dreams of Space -...
New Treasury for Young Readers (1963)
More or less a "housekeeping" post today. I wanted to scan this book after finding the other one...
10 months ago
More or less a "housekeeping" post today. I wanted to scan this book after finding the other one just for balance. Some fine illustration is a lost bit of space flight for children.
New Treasury for Young Readers. Reader’s Digest. Pleasantville, NY. Reader’s Digest Association....
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Can't Do, Won't Do!
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But striking poses is fun and easy.
A Collection of...
Collections: Roman Infantry Tactics: Why the Pilum and not a Spear?
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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4 Founding Fathers who Signed the Declaration of Independence
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‘The World at War’ and the Holocaust at 50
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6 Empires that Conquered Ancient Egypt
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Plato’s Meno: What is Virtue, and Can it Be Taught?
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the promise of pancakes
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As soon as we'd tied to our mooring ball in Majuro's lagoon, the worries of the previous 24 days had vanished only to replaced by the crushing weight of responsibility. Devine, being worry-free, wanted to have pancakes, sleep and check-in tomorrow, but Devine knows how uptight I...
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A Rediscovered Guercino Painting on View in Paris
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Who Was Winston Churchill? The Dark Side of Britain’s Great Hero
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On The Streets of America in the Early 1980s : Relaxing WIth Cigarettes And No AC
‘These photographs were made between 1979 and 1985 in a pre-digital, largely non-air-conditioned...
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10 Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites in England
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How Did Christianity Conquer an Empire in 300 Years?
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Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus
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Empress of the Blues: Who Was Bessie Smith?
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How Many Presidents Served Two (Full) Terms?
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Historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange Catches Fire
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7 Notable Kings of Israel and Judah From the Bible
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How Did Mesopotamia Become the Cradle of Civilization?
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The Great Migration to Bluesky
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Who Is Grace Jones? Androgyny in Art
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Alicia Keys Art Show at The Brooklyn Museum
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5 Captivating Photographs by Steve McCurry
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7 Facts About Mountain Man Jim Bridger
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What Are the Six Labors of Theseus?
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Why Do Civil Wars Happen?
Why Do Civil Wars Happen?
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Why Do Civil Wars Happen?
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Why Did the Oracle of Delphi Call Socrates the Wisest Man?
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Socrates and the Soul
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What Happened at the Battle of Kyiv in WWII?
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Should We Own Stuff?
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The Thirteenth Amendment: Abolishing Slavery in the USA
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Mysterious Gustav Klimt Portrait Sells for $32 Million
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Who Was Hildegard of Bingen?
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Benedict Arnold: The Epitome of Betrayal
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The Metaphysics of Stoicism: 3 Key Tenets
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over a year ago
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Grimgrains, published a tofu from soy flour recipe, and reduced...
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Pasternak and Stalin: What Was Said?
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The Cold War & the Rise of Superpowers: US Elections in a Divided World (1945-91)
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Everything You Need to Know About the Tragedy
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Cain’s Marriage: Who Did the Biblical Killer Marry?
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5 Victorian Fashion Trends: From Flammable Skirts to Poisonous Fabrics
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Before the police arrives: Bookstores on Saturdays
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I always loved Saturdays. When I was a college student, quite improbably, my parents decided that I would be a “technical executor” of our family’s monthly budget. My family was part of the red bourgeoisie and we had enough, and probably more than enough, for a comfortable life;...
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Was Riothamus the Real King Arthur?
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10 Strange Old Currencies Throughout Time
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Why Did Lord Byron Die in Greece?
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5 Famous Artworks of Medusa: Monstrous, Misunderstood, or Moving?
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Dreams of Space -...
Lift-off: The Story of Rocket Power (1963)
A very nice 1963 book about rocket propulsion. It was written for the "little engineer" and has some...
11 months ago
A very nice 1963 book about rocket propulsion. It was written for the "little engineer" and has some very nice illustrations of the construction of rockets.
Coombs, Charles. Illustrated by Foor, R. H. Lift-off: The Story of Rocket Power. New York: William Morrow and Co. (96 p.)...
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Gas Mask Photos: An Alternative Mask for the Halloween Season
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The idea of disguise and wearing masks is central to art. From Saul Steinberg’s paper bag masks to those incredible masks of the African phantom, Wladyslaw T. Benda’s living masks and William Mortensen’s haunting portraits from West of Zanzibar, appearances are changed to deceive...
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Romulus and Remus: The Legendary Founders of Rome
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5 Unusual Items in Ai Weiwei’s Installations
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What Did Adorno Think of Beckett’s Endgame?
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A History of Italy in 13 Monuments
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A Brief Timeline of Ancient Egyptian Art
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10 Foreign Gods Hidden in the Roman Pantheon
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Who Was Louise Bourgeois? 7 Facts About the Surrealist Artist
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Arizona State University Professor Creates City Hall’s Digital Art
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The Titans: The Greek Gods Before the Olympians
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Who Were the Wright Brothers?
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Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
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Is Right & Wrong a Matter of Perspective? Moral Relativism Explained
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How Can We Separate History from Myth?
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And does it need to be true to be important?
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A pride of lions, a paddling of ducks, and....a herd of harlots?
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What Was the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
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over a year ago
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Uxn, started working on a fantasy console called Uxn, and...
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Alive! The Incredible Story of Hugh Glass
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8 Sneaker Trends to be on the Look-out For in 2024
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Take Your Best Shot: Vintage Fairground Shooting Gallery Photos
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Secrets of the Sibyls
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Eastern Enchantment: The Impact of the Arabian Nights on the West
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African History...
a brief note on the history of indigenous and foreign religions in African history, and the Kimpasi...
The majority of Africans today primarily identify as Christians and Muslims of various...
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The majority of Africans today primarily identify as Christians and Muslims of various denominations, with a relatively small fraction adhering to other belief systems often referred to as 'indigenous' or 'traditional' religions.
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Archaeologists Find Ptolemaic Temple Pylon in Egypt
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7 Historical Places to Visit on the Isle of Skye
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Why Is Turkey so Important on Thanksgiving?
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Summary of changes for August 2024
Hey everyone!
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This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of August.
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4 Greek Myths That Inspired Cinema
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How Did German Expressionism Change The History of Cinema?
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What Were the Most Terrible Acts of the British Empire?
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First Nations of the Canadian Plateau: A Brief History
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Summary of changes for August
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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 August. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
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Cool in the Shade: One Man’s Photographs with the Stars
Shade Rupe is a writer, filmmaker and actor. He has written for various film and culture magazines....
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Davy Crockett: The Life of the American Folk Hero
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Risorgimento: The Long Road to the Unification of Italy
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What Is First Thessalonians About?
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Dreams of Space -...
World's First Intra-Space Stamp Album (1953)
A re-scan of an old favorite. This may be the oddest piece of space ephemera I have ever found. It...
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A re-scan of an old favorite. This may be the oddest piece of space ephemera I have ever found. It is a stamp album of imaginary space stamps commemorating the planets and the atomic powered intra-solar rocket service that serves those planets. It was intended for "space...
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Arthur Schopenhauer’s Idealism: Is Our World Just a Dream?
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Who Was Tertullian?
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Rehabilitating the East India Company’s Nabobs
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Is the Q Source the Origin of the Gospels?
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How Did the Ancient Egyptian Religion Change Through the Centuries?
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What Is the Hill of the Buddha?
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A history of the Lozi kingdom. ca. 1750-1911.
state and society in south-central Africa
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state and society in south-central Africa
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How Divisionism Shaped Modern Painting and Art History
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