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Hidden History
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‘The House Divided’ by Barnaby Rogerson review
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For the first 3 years we tested the...
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Why Is Pompeii So Important?
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Who Is Banksy? A Closer Look at the Famed Anonymous Street Artist
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Why Are Aristotle’s “Categories” Fundamental to Logic?
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What Was Cultural Life in the Weimar Republic Like?
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Good Friday: The Significance of the Day & How Christians Observe It
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6 (In)Famous Gunslingers of the Wild West
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Why Did Damien Hirst Build a Pharmacy?
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5 Female Heroes of World War II
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The “New” Norman Rockwell Turns Toward Civil Rights
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10 Surprising Facts About the Great Beaver Wars
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Are We All Actors? Erving Goffman’s Analysis of Social Interactions
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Neanderthal Nonsense: Debunking Myths About Our Ancient Cousins
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September 1, 1939: The Invasion of Poland
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Dreams of Space -...
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So a fun one today. This is so silly and dated that I almost feel like apologizing, but I won't. This is the story of the exploration of space and has to be seen! It might have been assembled from stills from a Spanish film (I don't recognize it so feel free to tell me). But...
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Understanding Gnostic Salvation in Christian Gnosticism
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What Was the Rhodesian Bush War?
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Who Were the Most Influential People of the British Empire?
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The 3 Greatest Nubian Kings of Egypt
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Who Were Bonnie and Clyde & Why Are They Famous?
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Benito Mussolini: This Was the Life of Il Duce
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Vincent and Theo Van Gogh: A Tale of Brotherly Love
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The Myth of the Minotaur
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Summary Of Changes
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7 Rococo Artists You Need to Know
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8 Places to Visit in Vietnam for History Lovers
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10 Representations of Judith Slaying Holofernes in Painting
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The Whore of Babylon & Prostitution in the Bible
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The Zimmermann Telegram: Mexico & Germany as WWI Allies?
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New York’s Jewish Museum Workers Ratified Their First Contract
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What Are the 10 Most Noteworthy Museums in Venice?
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How Free Are We? Louis Althusser on Ideology & Subjectivity
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King Charles XIV John (Bernadotte): Marshal of France, King of Sweden
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6 American Film Noirs Influenced by German Expressionism
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a Swahili document on south-central Africa.
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5 Forgotten Fights on the Eastern Front in WWI
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Who Won? The Competition Between Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
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The History of Tibet: The Truth Uncovered
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We’re browsing the stalls at Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen, the wold’s largest antiques and second-hand goods market, in Paris, France. Peter Marshall was staying in Noisy-le-Grand in the city’s eastern suburbs when he mooched to the market. Taken on walks around the area and...
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Huacas and Apus: Sacred Landscapes of the Inca
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The Father of Phenomenology: Who Was Edmund Husserl?
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How Accurate Were Aristotle’s Views on Science?
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Capitalist Countries vs. Socialist Countries, Explained
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Achaian War: How the Romans Defeated the Last Free State in Greece
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Top 10 Historic Sites to See in New York City
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How Were the Twelve Tribes of Israel Formed?
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Who Was England’s Black Prince?
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The World Turned Upside Down : Bizarro Illustrations From An 18th Century Chapbook
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What Are the 5 Tallest Mountains in the World?
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Third-Party Candidates: The Outsiders in US Elections
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What Are Anton Chekhov’s Most Important Works?
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Christie’s to Auction $30 Million Basquiat Stretcher-Bar Painting
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Which Biblical Scriptures Present Gratitude at Thanksgiving?
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Theory of Colours: James Sowerby’s ‘A New Elucidation’ (1809)
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These illustrations are from Theory of Colours: James Sowerby’s ‘A New Elucidation’ (1809). Sowerby (21 March 1757 – 25 October 1822) was an English naturalist and Royal Academy-trained illustrator who specialised in drawing plants and minerals. The full title of his illustrated...
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John Ruskin: His Key Ideas that Defined an Artistic Era
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What Was the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
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What is Writer Gustave Flaubert Known For?
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What Is a Banana Republic?
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How to Celebrate the Love of Learning
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Give a Graduate the Greatest Gift!
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Rodney King & The LA Riots: A Terrible Episode of Violence
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