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Found Photos: Mid-Century Soviets Standing By Their TVs
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In case of fire, 82% of 20th Century Americans surveyed in the pre-Internet era would rescue the TV set. In the Soviet Union, the figure could well have been higher. When we shared found photos of Americans by their TVs (here and here). And now thanks to collectors Anna Pilipyuk...
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How Did Aristotle Influence Western Thought?
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The Search for the Historical Buddha
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Mazes and Labyrinths: An Illustrated History (1922)
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One of the first questions anyone asks about past societies is, ‘how many people were there?’ It is one of those basic bits of information and generally speaking those of us who teach these societies are usually prepared with an estimate to answer the question. But what we often...
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Ships Then Swans: Ian Macdonald’s Pictures of England’s Teesside in the 1970s and 80s
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The houseboats, blast furnaces and shipbuilding are gone. Ian Macdonald’s photographs are portraits of times past. These pictures cover three of the photographer’s major bodies of work from the late 1960s to the mid 1980s: Greatham Creek; the Redcar blast furnace and Smith’s Dock...
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Hunter S. Thompson Remembers Jimmy Carter’s Captivating Bob Dylan Speech (1974)
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Frank Stewart’s Portraits of The American Journey – A Story of Jazz And Justice
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What Are the Tallest Trees in the United States?
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Dust And Decadence In Weimar Berlin: Gustav Wunderwald’s Paintings Of Another City
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How Did Henri Matisse Evolve as an Artist?
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Quipu: How Did the Inca Record Information with Cords & Knots?
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Plotinus’ Theory of Emanations: How Do Things Come into Being?
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On the Spot: Ali Ansari
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Bernhard Leitner’s Soundcube, 1969 – The Art of Seeing Sound And Hearing With Your Whole Body
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The Curse of the Tower of Babel & the Gift of Tongues
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Music of the Squares David Ramsay Hay and the Reinvention of Pythagorean Aesthetics
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President Johnson Orders Trousers from Joe Haggar – big enough for his ‘nuts’, ‘bunghole’ and knife
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On August 9 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973) ordered a pair of trousers from Joe Haggar of the Haggar Clothing Co. based in Dallas, Texas. Not a shy man, Johnson was known for conducting official business whilst sat on the toilet and...
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Why Did the Allies Occupy Germany?
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The First Nations of the Canadian Eastern Woodlands: A Brief History
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New York City In Color – Garry Winogrand’s Street Shots
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an african description of turn-of-the-century Europe.
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Bangkok
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What Is Philosophical Intelligence? (And How to Practice It)
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There’s a weird vibe running through this album of Christmas images. Harvested from Robert E....
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There’s a weird vibe running through this album of Christmas images. Harvested from Robert E. Jackson’s phenomenal collection of snapshots we see all kinds of unusual goings on. One Christmas card features a photo of the sender covered in rats; on another a man canoodles a...
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Jean Cocteau: A Complete Insight (Bio & Art)
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Luxembourg in WWII: From Neutrality to Occupation
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‘Catherine de’ Medici’ by Mary Hollingsworth review
‘Catherine de’ Medici’ by Mary Hollingsworth review
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‘Catherine de’ Medici’ by Mary Hollingsworth review
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5 Female Artists From South America That You Should Know
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Diego: The First Escaped Slave to Almost Circumnavigate the World
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The Inuit and the Canadian Arctic: A Brief History
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Adolf Hitler: The Life of One of the Most Reviled & Notorious Humans
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Wrong Side of...
Inside the Catholic State
The world that created Caravaggio
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The world that created Caravaggio
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A George Washington Portrait Goes on Sale, Held at the Met
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This Won’t Change: The Joy Of Northern Soul
In 1993, the Face magazine asked Elaine Constantine to photograph a Northern Soul night at London’s...
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In 1993, the Face magazine asked Elaine Constantine to photograph a Northern Soul night at London’s 100 Club. Recently moved to London from Manchester, Constantine knew the scene well, having danced at all-nighters a decade earlier. At first, things seemed different. The crowd...
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The Last Testaments of Richard II and Henry IV
The Last Testaments of Richard II and Henry IV
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Mon, 09/16/2024 - 06:00
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The Last Testaments of Richard II and Henry IV
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Mon, 09/16/2024 - 06:00
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The Grand Egyptian Museum Soon Opens for Visitors
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10 Historical Places to Visit in Sussex
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6 Lesser-Known Strange Ancient Olympic Sports
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What Are the Most Spoken Indigenous Languages in Mexico?
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Patterns in Humanity
Global crime
How do crime rates vary around the world? And how reliable is the data?
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How do crime rates vary around the world? And how reliable is the data?
Flashbak
British Grub: A Psychedelic Tribute To British Food From 1960s San Francisco
Food, glorious food! Hot sausage and mustard While we’re in the mood, cold jelly and custard Pease...
8 months ago
Food, glorious food! Hot sausage and mustard While we’re in the mood, cold jelly and custard Pease pudding and saveloys, what next is the question? Rich gentlemen have it boys – in-di-gestion! – Food Glorious Food from the muscial oliver by Lionel Bart, 1968 You didn’t need...
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10 Historic Cities in Massachusetts That Are Great Alternatives to Boston
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A Collection of...
Collections: How to Roman Republic, Part IIIc: Ten Tribunes, Two Censors and Twenty-Six Guys
This is the third section of the third part of our our planned five part series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb)...
a year ago
This is the third section of the third part of our our planned five part series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb) on the structure of the Roman Republic during the third and second centuries, the ‘Middle’ Republic.’ Last time we looked at the top of the Roman political career in the republic,...
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Collectors Pull Lent Works From London’s Barbican
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What Is the History of the Hudson’s Bay Company?
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Res Obscura
LLM-based educational games will be a big deal
For the first time, digital games can make qualitative assessments of learning. Here's what that...
7 months ago
For the first time, digital games can make qualitative assessments of learning. Here's what that might look like.
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for July
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 July. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Nasu, implemented the export of .theme files, and theme...
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6 Famous Artists Who Loved Cats
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Francisco Goya Research Center Launches in New York City
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8 Famous Women Writers Who Wrote Under Male Pseudonyms
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African History...
a brief note on Africa in 16th century global history.
the international relations and manuscripts of Kongo
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the international relations and manuscripts of Kongo
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Brooklyn Museum Adds Art by Black and Asian-American Artists
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Tiberius: The Reluctant Emperor of Rome
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How Did Guy Fawkes Influence Shakespeare?
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5 Inventions That Revolutionized Agriculture
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The Wild Universe of Fletcher Hanks – The Outsider Comic Book Artist (1939-1941)
Stardust, Fantomah, Big Red McLane and Space Smith. Just some of the superheroes created by American...
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Stardust, Fantomah, Big Red McLane and Space Smith. Just some of the superheroes created by American cartoonist Fletcher Hanks (December 1, 1889 – January 22, 1976) in a two-year flurry of creativity in which he wrote, penciled, inked and lettered 51 stories. As Joshua LH Burnett...
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Who Is the Father of the Beat Generation?
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German Museum Returns Ancient Marble Head to Greece
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UFOs in Art History: Is It a Spaceship or a Cloud?
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The Declaration of Independence: History & Overview
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Fake News & the Information Age: Challenges in Modern Elections
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Sparta and… Scotland?
Laconic wit through the centuries
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Laconic wit through the centuries
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What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?
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Trying to Understand...
The Past Is Another Country.
A book review from the future.
5 months ago
A book review from the future.
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Can Perfumes Be Art? Famous Artists Who Designed Perfume Bottles
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8 Colorful Installations by Olafur Eliasson
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Everything You Need to Know About the Tragedy
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The Stars of Sun Records: 4 Famous Singers
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Patterns in Humanity
Where parents make a difference
Where is the shared environment effect larger than zero?
9 months ago
Where is the shared environment effect larger than zero?
TheCollector
10 Historic Towns in Southwest France Brimming With Joie de Vivre
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Which Insects Have Humans Domesticated Throughout History?
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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...
2 months ago
This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old World’ from the classical period to the turn of the 20th century.
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The Problem of Evil: If God Exists, Why Aren’t We All in Heaven?
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Arthur Cravan: The Disappearing Dadaist
Arthur Cravan: The Disappearing Dadaist
JamesHoare
Wed, 12/04/2024 - 09:36
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Arthur Cravan: The Disappearing Dadaist
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Wed, 12/04/2024 - 09:36
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The Death of a Mnemonist
The Death of a Mnemonist
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Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:07
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The Death of a Mnemonist
JamesHoare
Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:07
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10 Must-Visit Historic Small Towns in the Adirondacks
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A Collection of...
New Acquisitions: 1933 and the Definition of Fascism
Today we’re going to look at definitions of fascism and ask the question – you may have guessed – if...
2 months ago
Today we’re going to look at definitions of fascism and ask the question – you may have guessed – if Donald Trump is running for President as a fascist. Worry not, this isn’t me shifting to full-time political pundit, nor is this the formal end of the hiatus (which will happen on...
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Who Are the Young British Artists? An Overview of the Movement
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“Horrible” Painting Found in Cellar Could Be $6 Million Picasso
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Northanger Abbey: Jane Austen’s Gothic Parody
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How Did the Opium Wars Impact China?
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Was Emperor Nero Universally Hated During His Reign?
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The Unification of England & the Death of the Kingdom of Mercia
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Giacomo Casanova’s Legendary Swashbuckling Travels
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New Woman: The Concept that Challenged Victorian Norms
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An Introduction to the Ethics of Care
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Moscow: Uncover a Near-Millennium of the City’s History
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Summary of changes for January 2023
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
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 January. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, added electrical refit(portal for AC & DC...
History Today Feed
How French Was Medieval England?
How French Was Medieval England?
JamesHoare
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 09:36
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How French Was Medieval England?
JamesHoare
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 09:36
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7 Incredible Wartime Advancements From World War I
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What Is Friluftsliv, The Norwegian Way of Life in Harmony with Nature?
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Mount Toba: Did a Supervolcano Almost Wipe Out the Human Species?
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Is Anarchism a Bad Idea? 3 Main Objections
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How Did M.C. Escher Influence Cinema?
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What Was the Edo Period of Japan Best Known For?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Plutarch and Pleasure
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Do painters subconsciously paint themselves into their work?
The Renaissance history of automimesis, and a proposal for research
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The Renaissance history of automimesis, and a proposal for research
TheCollector
Who Were the Most Notorious Nuremberg Trial Defendants?
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
On the Spot: Chris Clark
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Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
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Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
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Modernism vs. Postmodernism: Two Genres Explained in 6 Facts and 13 Artworks
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3 Key Ideas from Aristotle on Politics
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Candomblé: 10 Facts About the Afrobrazilian Religion
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Restoration Reveals Ancient Colors of Egypt’s Edfu Temple
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10 Times Ivan the Terrible Really Was Terrible
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Cruising New York City With Video Blogger Nelson Sullivan In The 1980s
“Thanks to his scrupulous attention, Nelson’s left behind a treasure trove of late-night videos...
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“Thanks to his scrupulous attention, Nelson’s left behind a treasure trove of late-night videos that, even more than the Warhol diaries, trenchantly capture the party years in all their gleeful decadent fun.” – Michael Musto on New York City video blogger (vlogging) Nelson...
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Absinthe: From Green Fairy to Moral Panic
Absinthe: From Green Fairy to Moral Panic
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:28
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Absinthe: From Green Fairy to Moral Panic
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:28
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Who Was Achilles? Greek Mythology’s Greatest Warrior
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Abkhazia’s National Art Gallery Works Destroyed by Fire
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5 Features of Qing Dynasty Art
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When Was the First Crusade?
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Why is Constitutional History Back in Fashion?
Why is Constitutional History Back in Fashion?
JamesHoare
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 10:41
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Why is Constitutional History Back in Fashion?
JamesHoare
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 10:41
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What Is the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence? From Descartes to Turing
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Napoleon vs. Tsar Alexander: Friendship and Rivalry
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Hitler’s Gamble: Where Did the Battle of the Bulge Take Place?
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8 Must-See Highlights From London’s Soane Museum
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Weekend Roundup
Changing Seasons
4 months ago
A Collection of...
Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IVb: Antiochus III
This is the second part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, IVa)...
9 months ago
This is the second part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, IVa) look at the context between the Roman military system based on the manipular legion and the Hellenistic military system structured around the Macedonian sarisa phalanx in the...
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6 Misconceptions About Biblical Angels
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MFA Boston Returns a Looted Egyptian Coffin to Sweden
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The Remarkable Life of Charles Dickens: Hard Times & Great Expectations
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Overcoming Bias
Conquest and Liberation of Academia
During my graduate studies (’93-97), I looked at the history of prizes in science.
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During my graduate studies (’93-97), I looked at the history of prizes in science.
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10 Things to Do in London if You Love Art
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Weekend Roundup
Classics Gifts!
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Who Was Robert Mapplethorpe?
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Walt Disney: The American Dream Personified (Bio & Facts)
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The Battle of Pharsalus: How Rome Became an Empire
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Fra Angelico’s Theology & Aesthetics in 3 Extraordinary Paintings
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Trying to Understand...
Another Of My Essays in French
Le choc des symboles; ils sont vraiment sérieux.
a year ago
Le choc des symboles; ils sont vraiment sérieux.
Dreams of Space -...
Space Ship to the Moon (1952)
Happy New Year!
A "Space Ship to the Moon" is your present for a new year. I really like the...
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Happy New Year!
A "Space Ship to the Moon" is your present for a new year. I really like the illustrations in this book. The story is OK but the visions of spacecraft, a space station and mining on the Moon are worth seeing. This is a relatively low cost book used so if you like...
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Secrets of the Sibyls
Ancient Prophetesses
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What Is Marie Antoinette Syndrome?
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What Was Baruch Spinoza’s Concept of Freedom?
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Ron’s Place Becomes First Outsider Art with Listed Status in England
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Francisco Goya’s Descent Into Madness: The Disturbing Black Paintings
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How Can We Handle Anxiety?
Practicing the Stoic Skill: Premeditatio Malorum
11 months ago
Practicing the Stoic Skill: Premeditatio Malorum
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What Makes Citizen Kane the Greatest Film of All Time?
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