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Who Was Aleister Crowley?
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Hidden Figure Identified in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Fresco
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Collections: On the Reign of Alexander III of Macedon, the Great? Part II
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What Are the Nicomachean Ethics?
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Is There a Connection Between Cinema and Edward Hopper?
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Rockets - The Magazine of Space Flight (May 1947)
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Charles Darwin: 5 Key Facts About His Life and Work
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Is There Democracy Without Voting? Elections by Lot in Ancient Athens
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A History of the United States Senate
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Gandhi in South Africa: The Formation of the World-Famous Pacifist
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I Want To Be A Space Pilot (1961)
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A (Brief) History of Washington DC: Home to the US Presidents
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Theodore Roosevelt: Life & Accomplishments of this American President
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British Grub: A Psychedelic Tribute To British Food From 1960s San Francisco
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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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What Were the Salem Witch Trials of 1692?
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‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
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Levina Teerlinc: A Woman Artist of the Tudor Court
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Which Countries Speak Mandarin Chinese?
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African History...
A muslim kingdom in the Ethiopian highlands: the history of Ifat and Adal ca. 1285-1520.
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Posters From London’s Psychedelic UFO Club – 1966-1967
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“In the Roundhouse, the UFO, and the Middle Earth Club in London everyone seems to get it, and it’s as if we are all in on the same joke” – Andy Summer on London’s UFO Club Founded by Joe Boyd and John Hopkins, London’s psychedelic UFO Club was small and short-lived, running...
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Closes Its College
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9 Interesting Facts about Medusa
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The Prostitutes’ Gaze: The Integrity of Mid-Century Sex Workers (NSFW)
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‘Hitler’s People’ by Richard Evans review
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How Did Comuna 13 Transform Medellín?
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What Was the Council of Chalcedon?
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8 Spots for Exploring Indigenous Art in the American Southwest
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Henri Matisse: Outstanding Paintings by the French Fauvist Master
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The Great Game: British Empire vs. Tsarist Russia in Afghanistan
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Largest UK Holbein Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery
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This week, in part as a follow-on to our series on the contest between Hellenistic armies and Roman legions, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about Alexander III, who you almost certainly know as Alexander the Great. But I want to discuss his reign with that title, ‘the...
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the indigenous and the foreign in Benin art
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Arizona State University Professor Creates City Hall’s Digital Art
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Monstrous Births: Artistically Understanding the Mystery of Birth
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Is Calligraphy Considered Art?
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Emblemata
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New Study Rewrites History of Stone Age Architecture in Near East
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What Is the Single Most Valuable Artwork in the World?
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An In-Depth History of Health Insurance in the United States
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Arthur Rackham’s Fantastic Illustrations for The Tempest, 1926
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The Wealth and Gold of Ancient Georgia
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What Was the Importance of Caesarea in Christianity?
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Medieval Ethiopia: The Origins of the Solomonic Dynasty
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Who was Thorkell the Tall?
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Monet Haystack Painting Could Fetch $30 Million at Auction Next Month
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3 Beautiful Places in the South of England Tourists Neglect
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5 Naval Battles That Defined Russian History
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Ancient Greek Sculpture in the Classical and Hellenistic Periods
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Arnaldo Putzu and His Fabulous Hand-Painted Covers for Look-In Magazine And Movie Posters
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You might not know the name Arnaldo Putzu (1927 – 2012) but chances are that if you grew up in the 1960s and 1970s you’ve seen his work on movie posters and magazine covers. Born in Rome, Putzu studied at the Rome Academy and discovered a love of portrait painting. After...
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10 History-Rich But Affordable US Cities You Can Move to
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The Capetians: Medieval France’s Greatest Dynasty
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The Capetians: Medieval France’s Greatest Dynasty
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Everything You Need to Know About the Tragedy
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Germans in Southwest Africa: A History of Colonization & Genocide
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Io Saturnalia!
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Celebrate the “Best of Days”
Dreams of Space -...
Hombres Del Espacio (1960)
So a fun one today. This is so silly and dated that I almost feel like apologizing, but I won't....
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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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9 Provocative Artworks by Maurizio Cattelan
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Can We Be Humane In the Face of Horror?
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What is needed to stop violent cycles?
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5 Autobiographical Paintings by Frida Kahlo
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Did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain Really Happen?
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Jonathan Sacks: Are Science and Religion Enemies?
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What Is the History of the Hudson’s Bay Company?
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In Search of Homer Trip Opening
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In Search of Homer Trip Opening
Overcoming Bias
Our Authoritarian Default
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The History of the Tomato: The Fruit that Spread Round the World
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Street Artist JR Installs Optical Illusion at Milan Train Station
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Fixing Time In 1970s and 80s England: Ian Macdonald Shows Us A Changing World
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Ian Macdonald’s black-and-white film photography from the 1970 and 80s shows us children’s at school, heavy industry, steel works, Redcar blast furnace, Smith’s Dock Shipyard, houseboats and life in Cleveland and Teesside, England. “The blast furnace has a drama and beauty to...
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Is Divorce in Christianity Really Allowed?
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How Did the Soviet Union Influence the World?
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Mona Lisa Location Mystery Solved, Geologist Claims
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Sotheby’s Sells Monet’s Water Lilies For $65.5 Million
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Dr Paul Cartledge on Alexander the Great’s Tomb, Netflix & More
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This is the third and final part of our three-part (I, II, III) look at how some ‘tribal’ or more...
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This is the third and final part of our three-part (I, II, III) look at how some ‘tribal’ or more correctly, non-state agrarian peoples – particularly the Celtiberians, Gauls and also many Germanic-language speaking peoples on the Rhine and Danube- raised armies to fight the...
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Philosophy 101: What Are The 5 Major Branches of Philosophy?
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7 Historical Places to Visit in Somerset
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Discover Philip Johnson’s Famous Glass House
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Life and Land in Anglo-Saxon England
Life and Land in Anglo-Saxon England
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Life and Land in Anglo-Saxon England
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10 Historic Towns to Visit in Georgia
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Wilfred Owen: Britain’s Tragic War Poet
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Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IVa: Philip V
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Historical Figures in Ridiculous Frippery: Ruff Love For Old Masters
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“If you spent your life concentrating on what everyone else thought of you, would you forget who you really were? What if the face you showed the world turned out to be a mask… with nothing beneath it?” — Jodi Picoult, Nineteen Minutes Volker Hermes lampoons traditional...
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The Great Wall of Amazonian Pictographs Nobody Knows About
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Should We Interpret Literature in Its Social Context? Adorno’s Answer
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Hear the Evolution of Electronic Music: A Sonic Journey from 1929 to 2019
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It’s easy to get the impression that enthusiasts of electronic music listen to nothing else. (Not that it isn’t true for some of them, who tend to relegate themselves to smaller subgenres: consult Ishkur’s Guide to Electronic Music for a map of the sonic territory.) And it’s...
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Walter Benjamin: What are the Connections Between Language and Theology?
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Posthumanism vs Transhumanism: What Is the Difference?
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What Are Patricia Piccinini’s Works About?
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The Phoenician Spoken & Written Language: What You Need to Know
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Marian Henel and His Perverted Rugs (NSFW)
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Original ‘Keep Calm’ Posters Set to Sell for Thousands at Auction
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Hundred Rabbits
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Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of March.
Summary Of Changes
Donsol, added 100r logo to splash screen on the rom.
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The Problem of Evil: If God Exists, Why Aren’t We All in Heaven?
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Top 10 Depictions of the Annunciation in Art
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The Plague by Albert Camus: “Can One Be a Saint Without God?”
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Saving Southeast Asia’s Sunken Warships
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The 25 Best Bedroom Bands Ever – 1980s Volume 1
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What Were The Four Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece
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Ferdinand Magellan & The First Voyage Around the World
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10 Must-Visit Historic Ski Towns in the US
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Rare Ancient Roman Dolphin Mosaic Found in England
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The Macedonian Wars: Rome vs the Macedonian Phalanx
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Julius Caesar: From General to Dictator (Bio, Battles, & Death)
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The Full English Breakfast: History of a British Tradition
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4 Ways Indigenous Cultures Survived Colonialism in Latin America
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5 Famous Assassins Who Changed History
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New Year, Old Books
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Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of June. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Nasu, released a nasu guide, and updated the look of the icon. We...
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Why Did Vincent van Gogh Cut Off His Ear?
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Dutch Influence in Alsatian Art: 5 Artists Known for Their Still-Lifes
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Who are the Pioneers of the Beat Generation?
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7 Important Baroque Paintings You Should Know
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Margaret Fuller’s Dazzling Life: Interview with Dr. John T. Matteson
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Last week, we started our nitpicking of Gladiator II (2024) by looking at the problems with the films chronology and its portrayal of the Roman army of the early third century, both in its equipment and in its battle tactics. This week, we’re going to move forward to the main...
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Dream About Gagarin (1961)
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Dream About Gagarin (1961)
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Abkhazia’s National Art Gallery Works Destroyed by Fire
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Patterns in Humanity
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Can economic disparities account for racial homicide disparities?
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Mummification: The Ancient Egyptian Art of Embalming the Dead
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Rembrandt Used Arsenic to Paint “The Night Watch”
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How Fur Trade Resulted in All-Out War: The Algonquin vs. The Iroquois
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Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Story of Magic & Heartbreak
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The Horny Monkey And A Nose Pick: Humorous Japanese Postcards by Kokkei Shinbun Sha – 1907-1909
The postcard above is over an ‘Amorous Monkey (Iroke zaru)’ attempting to undress a Japanese woman...
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The postcard above is over an ‘Amorous Monkey (Iroke zaru)’ attempting to undress a Japanese woman against her will. It’s an unusual tableaux. But then a lot about Japanese portrayals of sex is unfamiliar to all but the most adventurous Westerner (this Japanese sex guide and rope...
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How Did Socrates Die?
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‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
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Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare: What’s the Difference?
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Understanding the Theology of Cosmic Horror in H.P. Lovecraft’s Works
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The Luftwaffe Under the Nazis: A Formidable Air Foe & Force
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What Is the History of the Blues?
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Juan Rulfo: Whispers & Myths From Mexico’s Most Enigmatic Writer
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Ragnarök: What Does the Prophecy of the Norse Apocalypse Actually Say?
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What Is the Origin and Significance of Columbus Day?
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10 Historic Cities in India That Exist Since Ancient Times
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Who Were the Top Axis Commanders of World War II?
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Dreams of Space -...
The Great Experience (1963)
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I have been collecting these books for such a long time that it is rare to come across one I haven't seen. I know there are still many out there but my language skills are poor enough that I rarely find the many books that exist in other languages. So I present today The Great...
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The Vela Incident: Nuclear Bombs vs. Asteroid Collisions
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Res Obscura
Kikkuli!
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Eternal Glory
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What Are the Most Difficult Languages to Learn?
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“I moved to the Upper West Side in August, 1978, and immediately loved it with all my heart,” writes Stephen Harmon, a retired lawyer who first lived on New York City’s West End Avenue and 73rd street. “I am a photographer and set out to preserve it on film because I knew the...
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What Made Sir Joshua Reynolds an Iconic Portrait Artist?
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7 of Elsa Schiaparelli’s Greatest Artistic Collaborations
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Faces of Madness: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s Heads
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Memphis Citizens Call for End to New Art Museum
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Was the Neolithic Revolution Really a Revolution?
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Trying to Understand...
Teach Your Children ....
Not to be afraid of moral relativism.
a year ago
Not to be afraid of moral relativism.
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5 Quotes by Kant Explained
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What is the Relationship Between Politics and Art? 3 Answers
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Speculation Grows Over a $4.7 Million Tax Bill Paid With Goyas
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10 Historic Towns in Nevada Worth Visiting
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Essential Greeks Returns!
a year ago
The Essential Greeks Returns!
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The Brigantaggio: How Did Southern Italy Respond to Unification?
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Aristarchus of Samos and the Heliocentric Model of the Universe
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African History...
a brief note on the history of Music in Africa
plus an overview of Ethiopian musical traditions
a year ago
plus an overview of Ethiopian musical traditions
CrimethInc.
The Case for Resistance : What We’re Up Against—and What It Could Look Like to Fight
In the following analysis, we explore what we can expect from Donald Trump’s second term and how we...
a month ago
In the following analysis, we explore what we can expect from Donald Trump’s second term and how we can prepare to confront it. If you only have time to read one part, read the proposals for what we can do to resist.
It’s understandable that many people feel exhausted at the...
Hundred Rabbits
a home for pino
We left Shimizu on a sunny morning, pushing off the dock at 6am. Early. We wanted to make sure we'd...
over a year ago
We left Shimizu on a sunny morning, pushing off the dock at 6am. Early. We wanted to make sure we'd arrive at our destination on time. There was 126nm between us and Shima Yacht harbor, a distance we needed to do in part at night. This wasn't ideal. We knew that. Many people...
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What Makes Jean-Luc Godard An Iconic Film Director?
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TheCollector
Who Were the Black Panther Party?
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3 Modern Christian Ethicists You Must Know
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‘F*ck You, Philadelphia’ – When Blondie Opened For Rush In 1979
When on January 21st, 1979, Rush needed an opening act for the Philadelphia leg of their Hemispheres...
a year ago
When on January 21st, 1979, Rush needed an opening act for the Philadelphia leg of their Hemispheres tour, Blondie got the call. Georgia-based southern rockers Stillwater couldn’t play. So would the New Yorkers deliver what 18,000 fans of the Canadian rockers packed into the...
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Who Were the Most Famous Models in Modern Painting?
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What Ancient Rituals Do We Still Celebrate at Halloween?
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History Today Feed
On the Spot: Chris Clark
On the Spot: Chris Clark
j.hoare
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
a year ago
On the Spot: Chris Clark
j.hoare
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
Classical Wisdom
Aeneas: Founder of Rome
The Most Important Myth Ever Told?
11 months ago
The Most Important Myth Ever Told?
TheCollector
Who Was the Only U.S. President to Serve More Than Two Terms?
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TheCollector
What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?
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Classical Wisdom
How to Give a Speech
Secrets from Cicero
4 months ago
TheCollector
Battle of Kursk: The Largest Tank Battle in History
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TheCollector
The Kherson Art Museum Identified Pieces Looted by Russia
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TheCollector
Hungary in WWII: A Lesser Axis Power
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Flashbak
Creating Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa – An Illustrated History
“At 110, everything I create; a dot, a line, will jump to life as never before. To all of you who...
7 months ago
“At 110, everything I create; a dot, a line, will jump to life as never before. To all of you who are going to live as long as I do, I promise to keep my word. I am writing this in my old age. I used to call myself Hokusai, but today I sign my … Continue reading "Creating...
History Today Feed
How to Revive Wassailing
How to Revive Wassailing
j.hoare
Wed, 01/03/2024 - 09:24
a year ago
How to Revive Wassailing
j.hoare
Wed, 01/03/2024 - 09:24
Flashbak
Plants With Faces From A 15th-Century Italian Medicine Book
The 15th-century Italian herbalist could consult the illustrated Erbario and thereby know the latest...
a year ago
The 15th-century Italian herbalist could consult the illustrated Erbario and thereby know the latest medieval conventions, sometimes depicted in water colour with fantastic elements such as human faces. The medicinal properties and preparations of the plants. Via University...
Trying to Understand...
The Year of Failing To Understand.
Not your usual end-of-year review.
2 weeks ago
Not your usual end-of-year review.
TheCollector
17 Titillating Facts about the History of Tea
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London Markets In The 1960s an 1970s
“As long as I am alive, I will be a photographer. I will never retire” – Dorothy Bohm Dorothy Bohm...
9 months ago
“As long as I am alive, I will be a photographer. I will never retire” – Dorothy Bohm Dorothy Bohm (22 June 1924 – 15 March 2023) was born Dorothea Israelit in June 1924 in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia), to a Jewish German-speaking family. In 1939 she was...
TheCollector
A Glimpse into the Past: An Overview of Ancient Greek Theater
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TheCollector
How Did the Capetian Dynasty Turn France Into a Superpower?
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TheCollector
What Is Solipsism?
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TheCollector
The Winter War: The Soviet Invasion of Finland
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TheCollector
What Was the Great Migration in the US?
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Overcoming Bias
Who You Are Vs. What You Control
If people can't think clearly about anything that has become part of their identity, then all other...
2 months ago
If people can't think clearly about anything that has become part of their identity, then all other things being equal, the best plan is to let as few things into your identity as possible.
Trying to Understand...
Ukraine: A Guide For The Perplexed
Part One, anyway. More next week.
8 months ago
Part One, anyway. More next week.
History Today Feed
The ‘Experts’ from Afghanistan
The ‘Experts’ from Afghanistan
JamesHoare
Fri, 07/19/2024 - 08:00
5 months ago
The ‘Experts’ from Afghanistan
JamesHoare
Fri, 07/19/2024 - 08:00
TheCollector
Sybil Ludington: The Girl Who Rode Twice As Far As Paul Revere?
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TheCollector
How to Read Renaissance Maps (7 Tips)
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TheCollector
The First Nations of the Canadian Eastern Woodlands: A Brief History
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Can War Be Justified? A Philosophical View
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TheCollector
A Brief History of the Rahbani Music Family
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TheCollector
Archangels of the Apocrypha: Here’s What You Need to Know
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African History...
A history of Grande Comore (Ngazidja) ca. 700-1900.
State and society on a cosmopolitan island
11 months ago
State and society on a cosmopolitan island
Classical Wisdom
Sappho
Fragments of Poetry
2 weeks ago
TheCollector
10 Facts About the Curious Calvin Coolidge: The Coolest President?
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TheCollector
How Accurate Were Aristotle’s Views on Science?
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TheCollector
Queen Anne: Britain’s Tragic Queen?
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TheCollector
What Was the War of Jenkins’ Ear?
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Maurice Sendak Illustrates William Blake’s Songs of Innocence
In 1967, Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928–May 8, 2012) created eight illustrations for William Blake’s...
8 months ago
In 1967, Maurice Sendak (June 10, 1928–May 8, 2012) created eight illustrations for William Blake’s Songs of Innocence (1789). The booklet’s 275 copies were given to friends of the publisher, The Bodley Head, as Christmas gifts to mark the company’s 80th anniversary. The idea...
TheCollector
Old Dubai: The Other Side of a Megacity
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5 months ago
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for October 2024
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
2 months ago
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of October.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, added Rabbit Waves and Logbooks. Updated woodstove installation, no windlass with 1 photo, mini dodger and Victoria to Sitka logbook with Week 3...
TheCollector
Why Did Lot Sacrifice His Daughters? (4 Possible Justifications)
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TheCollector
What Is Lucas Samaras Known For?
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TheCollector
What Was the Salon des Refusés?
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TheCollector
Beyond the Scream: 10 Lesser-Known Paintings by Edvard Munch
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Global Inequality...
There is no exit for dictators
In an interesting paper he tweeted yesterday, Kaushik Basu discusses, using a mathematical model, an...
a year ago
In an interesting paper he tweeted yesterday, Kaushik Basu discusses, using a mathematical model, an old problem: how rulers once they are in power cannot leave it even if they wish to do so, because their road to power, and in power, is littered with corpses that will all...
TheCollector
Who are the Yazidis & What Are Their Beliefs?
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Dreams of Space -...
Gumby and Pokey Coloring Book (1966)
Since part of this blog is reliving the joys of my childhood I need to talk about Gumby and Pokey....
a year ago
Since part of this blog is reliving the joys of my childhood I need to talk about Gumby and Pokey. Gumby was a television show for children that ran (at least for me) from 1953-1969. It was stop-motion animated adventures of two figure made of "clay." It was a highlight of my...
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What Happened at the Battle of Kyiv in WWII?
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TheCollector
French Archaeologists Excavate a Castle Beneath a Historic Town
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TheCollector
Christie’s to Auction $30 Million Basquiat Stretcher-Bar Painting
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TheCollector
10 Facts You Didn’t Know about the Hoover Dam
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TheCollector
5 Infamous Pretenders in Russian History
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TheCollector
Is Happiness a Ghost? Seeking Fulfillment Through Philosophy
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TheCollector
A (Brief) History of the IRA
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Photos of New York City Stores in 1997
New Yorker Meredith Jacobson Marciano has amassed archive of 35mm film shots, Polaroids and early...
9 months ago
New Yorker Meredith Jacobson Marciano has amassed archive of 35mm film shots, Polaroids and early digital photographs in NYC from the mid to late 1970s through the early aughts, “when the city still seemed kind of old”. Much like with Peter Marshall’s pictures of London, Meredith...
TheCollector
Who Was Mithridates the Great?
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TheCollector
Chicago’s Field Museum Alters Native Displays Due to Regulations
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TheCollector
Cotton & How It Changed the World
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Hundred Rabbits
goji no chaimu
After a long 21-day passage, seeing the shape of the island of Chichijima in the distance was...
over a year ago
After a long 21-day passage, seeing the shape of the island of Chichijima in the distance was unreal; this was our prize, our first step onto Japanese soil. We used to make many trips to Japan by plane, but getting there by our own efforts — by sailboat — is a lot slower and...
TheCollector
Discover Norman Rockwell’s America (& His Legacy)
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TheCollector
George Cassiday: Who Was the Man in the Green Hat?
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TheCollector
A Brief History of Mount Everest
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2 months ago
Trying to Understand...
The Rise of Extractive Politics
It's about having small expectations.
a year ago
It's about having small expectations.
Flashbak
Bob Pepper Art: Adult Fantasy And Vinyl Covers
You can see American artist Bob Pepper’s (October 23, 1938—January 16, 2019) illustrations on record...
3 months ago
You can see American artist Bob Pepper’s (October 23, 1938—January 16, 2019) illustrations on record and paperback covers for Elektra Records’ Nonesuch and Checkmate labels, notably on Love’s 1967 Forever Changes album. Ballentine books’ Adult Fantasy series and game artwork made...
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for August
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 August. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Nasu, implemented a way to shift multiple tiles at once, and...
TheCollector
10 Zany Facts About Benjamin Franklin You Probably Didn’t Know
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Classical Wisdom
The Fall of a Republic
Cato and Caesar
a year ago
A Collection of...
Collections: Teaching Paradox, Imperator, Part I: Divisa in Partes Tres
This is the first part of a three-part (if I can keep it) series, examining the historical...
5 months ago
This is the first part of a three-part (if I can keep it) series, examining the historical assumptions of Imperator: Rome, a historical grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive, set during the rise and collapse of the Roman Republic from 304-27 BC and covering the broader...
TheCollector
Who Was Ho Chi Minh?
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TheCollector
The Future of US Elections: Potential Changes and Emerging Issues
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2 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Hades
The God of the Dead
a year ago
History Today Feed
‘Deterring Armageddon’ by Peter Apps and ‘NATO’ by Sten Rynning review
‘Deterring Armageddon’ by Peter Apps and ‘NATO’ by Sten Rynning review
JamesHoare
Tue, 03/26/2024 -...
9 months ago
‘Deterring Armageddon’ by Peter Apps and ‘NATO’ by Sten Rynning review
JamesHoare
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 09:54
TheCollector
The Strange Story of How Greece Joined the Entente in WWI
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TheCollector
Who Was Saint Polycarp of Smyrna?
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TheCollector
How Does Psychoanalysis Work According to Lacan?
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TheCollector
Symbolism and Identity in Northern Renaissance Portraiture
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6 months ago
History Today Feed
‘The World at War’ and the Holocaust at 50
‘The World at War’ and the Holocaust at 50
JamesHoare
Thu, 03/07/2024 - 09:43
10 months ago
‘The World at War’ and the Holocaust at 50
JamesHoare
Thu, 03/07/2024 - 09:43
TheCollector
What Were Gustav Klimt’s Composition Techniques?
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History Today Feed
Richard III and Kingly Justice for All?
Richard III and Kingly Justice for All?
JamesHoare
Thu, 08/08/2024 - 08:38
4 months ago
Richard III and Kingly Justice for All?
JamesHoare
Thu, 08/08/2024 - 08:38
TheCollector
What Was Négritude?
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Manhattan Noir: John Fensten’s Photographs of New York City in the 1980s
John Fensten (American, New York, 1936-2001) studied acting with the world-renowned Actor’s Studio...
3 months ago
John Fensten (American, New York, 1936-2001) studied acting with the world-renowned Actor’s Studio with Lee and Susan Strasberg in the late 1950s, early 1960s. He appeared on the critically acclaimed CBS television anthology drama series Playhouse 90. And was a longtime resident...
TheCollector
10 Must-See Exhibitions in Europe This Year (2025)
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TheCollector
5 Facts About Perun, the Slavic God of Thunder
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Classical Wisdom
Why Did Rome Fall?
& Which Lesson Should We Take Away?
a year ago
& Which Lesson Should We Take Away?
Overcoming Bias
Drift Poll Winner: Rational Culture
Over the last day, I did two sets of polls comparing 16 cultural drift scenarios (detailed here) re...
2 months ago
Over the last day, I did two sets of polls comparing 16 cultural drift scenarios (detailed here) re their likelihood and desirability. (I later added influence.) Here are best fit priorities (relative to 100 max), sorted by priority sum:
TheCollector
Gustave Moreau: The Man Who Defined the Symbolist Movement
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TheCollector
Did Andy Warhol Immortalize Marilyn Monroe?
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TheCollector
The Titans: The Greek Gods Before the Olympians
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Trying to Understand...
The Year's Midnight.
Kindness can be a revolutionary act.
over a year ago
Kindness can be a revolutionary act.
TheCollector
What Is Film Noir? A Definition, History, and Impact
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a year ago
Dreams of Space -...
Undersea Base (1974)
So a large change for today, instead of Outer Space books we are going to Inner Space with Undersea...
a month ago
So a large change for today, instead of Outer Space books we are going to Inner Space with Undersea Base. I have blogged about Mae Freeman's book Space Base (1974) several times. In it she showed children visiting a space station in the future. I recently found she had also...
TheCollector
How Did Socrates’s Teaching Inspire Cynicism?
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TheCollector
What Is Traditional Lakota Art of the Great Plains?
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Thai Fortune-Telling Manuscript, Before 1844
A beautiful paper accordion manuscript from Thailand that features hand-painted illustrations of...
9 months ago
A beautiful paper accordion manuscript from Thailand that features hand-painted illustrations of zodiac figures accompanied with text. It was made before 1844. “Maria Revere Balestier (daughter of Paul Revere and wife to the first American consulate to Singapore) was the...
Classical Wisdom
Tyrannical Hell or Harmonious Utopia?
Plato’s Vision of an Ideal State
11 months ago
Plato’s Vision of an Ideal State
TheCollector
Who Are the Masterminds Behind Chicago’s Iconic Architecture?
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3 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Rituals and Religion
Belief in the Ancient World
a year ago
Belief in the Ancient World
TheCollector
Was the Spanish Influenza the First Global Pandemic in the Modern Era?
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9 months ago
TheCollector
New Exhibition to Show Art Saved From Notre Dame Fire
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8 months ago
TheCollector
Who Were the Toughest Women in the Old West?
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2 months ago
TheCollector
5 Captivating Photographs by Steve McCurry
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a year ago
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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...
TheCollector
Indiana University’s Plan for Selling Art to Fund Dorm Renovations
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Stanley Kubrick’s Photos of Chicago (Volume 2), 1949
In 1949, Look magazine sent its young photojournalist Stanley Kubrick on assignment to shoot...
6 months ago
In 1949, Look magazine sent its young photojournalist Stanley Kubrick on assignment to shoot pictures for a story documenting people’s life in the city of Chicago. You can see Volume 1 of his photos here. The series of photographs was accompanied by an essay from the Chicago...
TheCollector
Venice Plan for Damaged Banksy Mural Concerns Locals
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TheCollector
Yemen Is Getting Back Two Sculptures From the Met
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a year ago
African History...
The radical philosophy of the Hatata: a 17th century treatise by the Ethiopian thinker Zara Yacob
the historical context of the Hatata in African philosophy.
8 months ago
the historical context of the Hatata in African philosophy.
Flashbak
Vintage Illustrations Of Japanese Anthropomorphic Frogs and Toads
The Japanese phrase kimo-kawaii translates into ‘cute and ugly’. It can be applied to frogs and...
7 months ago
The Japanese phrase kimo-kawaii translates into ‘cute and ugly’. It can be applied to frogs and toads, often portrayed in Japanese art in anthropomorphic fashion as they engage in fighting, marching with spirits (yokai) and casting spells. Here we look at a range of prints...
Dreams of Space -...
Bozo and His Rocket Ship -Capitol Record-Reader (1947)
Here an old piece of "rocket" ephemera. Back when there were these big black round things called...
10 months ago
Here an old piece of "rocket" ephemera. Back when there were these big black round things called "records," there were children's record-readers. My mom had some of these from here childhood so I actually read some of them. You would put a stack of records on (this one had 4...
TheCollector
What Is the Didache?
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TheCollector
Why Is the Matterhorn So Famous?
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TheCollector
Could the “Year Without a Summer” Happen Again? Here’s What Experts Say
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TheCollector
Top 8 Bronze Age Civilizations (in the Mediterranean and Near East)
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9 months ago
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