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What Is the Symbolism in Whitman’s Leaves of Grass?
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Dreams of Space -...
Happy Journeys (1961)
Here is wishing you Happy Journeys (1961) in 2024.
Happy Journeys was a 1961 children's book about...
11 months ago
Here is wishing you Happy Journeys (1961) in 2024.
Happy Journeys was a 1961 children's book about the future and ways someone might travel. The illustration were double page full color paintings of a exciting and strange future that might be around the corner. I see in this...
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What Was the Most Notorious Trial of the 20th Century? 4 Possible Contenders
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Dreams of Space -...
Let's Fly to the Universe (1962)
A rescan project, but a rescan of a reprint. I blogged about this book in 2012...
a year ago
A rescan project, but a rescan of a reprint. I blogged about this book in 2012 here:
https://dreamsofspace.blogspot.com/2012/12/flying-in-space-1961.html
I think it is Czech, but may be a difference Russian language. I got a Russian reprint of this and still find it a very...
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A History Lover’s Guide to Tokyo
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What Is Mudlarking? Treasure Hunting in the Thames
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James Joyce's Ulysses
Retelling of the Odyssey
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Who Were the Top Allied Commanders of World War II?
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7 Real Characters from Arthurian Legends
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Why Did Ukraine Make Stamps of Banksy’s Art?
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What Makes a Piece of Art a Masterpiece?
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Évora: History & 10 Must-See Sites
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5 Quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche Explained
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Ron’s Place Becomes First Outsider Art with Listed Status in England
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Venice’s Nordic Pavilion Receives a Massive Chinese Dragon
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Weekend Roundup
Fate and Free Will
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Fall of Constantinople (1453): The Siege That Changed the World
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9 Times Virginia Woolf Made a Lasting Impact on Art
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Art of the Avant-Garde in Soviet Russia : Highlights from the George Costakis Collection
“I was dazzled by the flaming colors in this unknown work, so unlike anything I had seen before.”...
a year ago
“I was dazzled by the flaming colors in this unknown work, so unlike anything I had seen before.” – George Costakis These abstract and spellbinding images are from Art of the Avant-Garde in Russia : Selections from the George Costakis Collection, as described in a catalogue of...
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Medieval Icelandic Feasts
Medieval Icelandic Feasts
j.hoare
Thu, 12/21/2023 - 06:00
a year ago
Medieval Icelandic Feasts
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Thu, 12/21/2023 - 06:00
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The Vienna Secession is Founded
The Vienna Secession is Founded
JamesHoare
Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:30
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The Vienna Secession is Founded
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Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:30
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Meet The Orishas: 10 Afrobrazilian Gods and Goddesses
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The Tragedy of Ajax
Greece's Second Greatest Soldier?
7 months ago
Greece's Second Greatest Soldier?
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
On the Spot: Chris Clark
j.hoare
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
12 months ago
On the Spot: Chris Clark
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Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
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4 Techniques of 19th-Century Photography You Should Know
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What Is Hermeneutics? Explaining the Theory of Interpretation
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How Did Claude Monet Capture the Passing of Time?
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Did Jesus Christ Really Exist?
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Summary of changes for July 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 July. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Slide Rule, released a little slide rule toy(Mastodon).
100r.co,...
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Mansa Musa: The Golden Ruler of the Mali Empire
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Victoria Woodhull: The Women’s Rights Activist Who Ran for President
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Why James Bond Gave Up His Lady’s Gun For A Walther PPK
Geoffrey Boothroyd (1925 – 20 October 2001) enjoyed reading spy novels and writing about guns in...
8 months ago
Geoffrey Boothroyd (1925 – 20 October 2001) enjoyed reading spy novels and writing about guns in over a dozen books on the subject, including A Guide to Gun Collecting (1961), Guns Through the Ages (also 1961) and The British Over and Under Shotgun. In 1956 Boothoyd had read...
Trying to Understand...
The Power Of Absent Things.
It explains a lot about Ukraine.
9 months ago
It explains a lot about Ukraine.
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10 Must-Read Magical Realist Novels
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Possible Rembrandt Found in Attic Sells for $1.4 Million
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How Did Aristotle Shape Ancient Greek Philosophy?
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Dreams of Space -...
Telstar: Communication Break-through by Satellite (1962)
Sorry to skip a week, it may happen again next week.
Here is a straight history book of an current...
a year ago
Sorry to skip a week, it may happen again next week.
Here is a straight history book of an current (at the time) and wonderful event in global communication. We has lost track of how satellites have changed our lives and made the earth a smaller place. It is a little dull in...
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The Death of Literary Fiction.... And its Resurrection?
A New -different- Event
a year ago
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Middle Kingdom Pyramids: The Lesser Known Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
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What Is the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)? Origins & History
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New York’s Rubin Museum Makes Big Changes
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Highlights of Colour Theory: Illustrating The Mysteries of Light In Colour Whels, Tables, Charts And...
Wavelengths of light between 400 and 700 nanometers on the electromagnetic spectrum (EM) are known...
6 months ago
Wavelengths of light between 400 and 700 nanometers on the electromagnetic spectrum (EM) are known as visible light, or light that can be processed and seen by the human eye. It’s a little fraction of all the EM radiation around us. There are many other parts of the EM spectrum...
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How Did a Pig End Up on Trial in the Middle Ages?
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Was Henry VI England’s Most Unfortunate King?
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4 Founding Fathers who Signed the Declaration of Independence
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5 Iconic Quotes by the Duke of Wellington
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Distant Worlds (1932)
An early children's science fiction book about spaceflight.
Borrowing from a book-seller...
a week ago
An early children's science fiction book about spaceflight.
Borrowing from a book-seller description:
Friedrick Mader, "the German Jules Verne" according to Sam Moskowitz, was a popular author of fantastic romances in post-World War One Germany. DISTANT WORLDS is his only novel...
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Why the Oracle of Delphi Still Beguiles
Why the Oracle of Delphi Still Beguiles
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Wed, 12/13/2023 - 10:08
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Why the Oracle of Delphi Still Beguiles
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Wed, 12/13/2023 - 10:08
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17 Titillating Facts about the History of Tea
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Volksgeist: Who Was Johann Gottfried Herder?
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Nature in Greek Myth
Magical and Medicinal
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A Collection of...
Michael Taylor on The Development of the M1 Garand and its Implications
This week, Michael Taylor, Associate Professor of History at SUNY Albany, returns to offer an...
a year ago
This week, Michael Taylor, Associate Professor of History at SUNY Albany, returns to offer an interesting argument about the longterm impact of the M1 Garand, the US army’s extremely successful World War II and Korean era battle rifle, introduced in 1936. A fantastically...
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French New Wave: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Who is the Real FDR?
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Lucid Dreaming: Can You Wake Up in Your Dreams?
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10 Terrible Catholic Popes
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When Did Britain’s Age of Deference End – and Why?
When Did Britain’s Age of Deference End – and Why?
JamesHoare
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:19
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When Did Britain’s Age of Deference End – and Why?
JamesHoare
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:19
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8 Fashion Trends of the Roaring Twenties
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Bordeaux Wine in France: A Historical Primer
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Mary Queen of Scots: Biography & Facts
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Hidden History
The Ocarina
The Ocarina, also sometimes called the “sweet potato flute”, is an ancient instrument that was...
2 months ago
The Ocarina, also sometimes called the “sweet potato flute”, is an ancient instrument that was developed in Meso-America, and was resurrected in 19th century Europe. When we hear the word “flute”, most of us think of a long thin wooden or metal tube with holes along its length...
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The Political Effects of the Vietnam War
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The Reconstruction Era: Integrating the American South After the Civil War
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What Do We Get Wrong About the Byzantine Empire?
What Do We Get Wrong About the Byzantine Empire?
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/22/2024 - 01:00
10 months ago
What Do We Get Wrong About the Byzantine Empire?
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/22/2024 - 01:00
African History...
When Africa discovered Europe
*my article for New Lines Magazine
a year ago
*my article for New Lines Magazine
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10 Must-See Historic Landmarks in Florida
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Germany’s 7 Most Important Historical Landmarks
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Charles Baudelaire’s Theory of Art: Is Beauty Universal?
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3 Depictions of Saint Jerome: Albrecht Dürer’s Fascination
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10 Historical Places to Visit in Hampshire
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A Jane Austen Statue to Turn Winchester Church Into ‘Disneyland’?
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What Were Aristotle’s Contributions to Biology?
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Operation Market Garden: Success and Failure for the Allies
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Monet’s Favorite French Cathedral Catches Fire
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5 Timeless Financial Tips from Greek and Roman Philosophers
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Summary of changes for June
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 June. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Uxn, improved the Uxntal reference sheet and improved the Uxntal...
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What Is the Gospel of Truth?
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The Long Debate on Assisted Dying
The Long Debate on Assisted Dying
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:05
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The Long Debate on Assisted Dying
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:05
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Rediscovered Quentin Metsys Madonna Heads to Auction
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Joe And Petunia: Stars of British Pubic Information Films (1968-1973)
As with most British public information films (PIF) of the 1960s and 70s, the protagonists most...
a month ago
As with most British public information films (PIF) of the 1960s and 70s, the protagonists most likely die in the end. In the final instalment of the four-strong Joe and Petunia series, the British couple illustrate the dangers driving on bad tyres by driving into a tree. ...
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The Men Who Sacked Rome: Who Were the Vandals?
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where is the turtle farm
Pino spent a long time in Savusavu, but by then, we were growing tired of this scenery, not of the...
over a year ago
Pino spent a long time in Savusavu, but by then, we were growing tired of this scenery, not of the market, or of the company to be found here, but just of having that same view every morning. We love this city, but when it's time to go, it's time to go!
We left our mooring at...
Patterns in Humanity
Sweden's immigration taboo
Immigration data kept behind closed doors
4 months ago
Immigration data kept behind closed doors
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Which Famous Artworks Have Inspired Filmmakers?
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The Devil’s Dictionary: The 50-ish Best Descriptions From The Cynic’s Word Book, 1906
Written by American journalist Ambrose Bierce (24 June 1842 – c.1914), The Devil’s Dictionary, aka...
6 months ago
Written by American journalist Ambrose Bierce (24 June 1842 – c.1914), The Devil’s Dictionary, aka The Cynic’s Word Book, consists of common words followed by humorous and satirical definitions. The book was a compilation of Bierce’s columns for The Wasp (1881–1860 plus) and The...
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Arthur Rackham’s Fantastic Illustrations for The Tempest, 1926
Full fathom five thy father lies Of his bones are coral made: Those are pearls that were his eyes:...
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Full fathom five thy father lies Of his bones are coral made: Those are pearls that were his eyes: Nothing of him that doth fade, But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange. – William Shakespeare, The Tempest, illustrated by Arthur Rackham 1926 Arthur...
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Rise of Abraham Lincoln: The Road to the 1860 Election
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8 Exotic Birds Driven to Extinction in Modern History
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Plato: A Complete Overview of His Life, Work, and Philosophy
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Aristotle on Luck
Do You Feel Lucky?
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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...
6 months ago
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...
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Interview With Joseph A. Miller on Figurative Art
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What Are Patricia Piccinini’s Works About?
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The Eiffel Tower: 12 Facts About the Iconic Parisian Landmark
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The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
JamesHoare
Tue, 10/22/2024 - 09:07
2 months ago
The Violent Life of the Medieval Monks
JamesHoare
Tue, 10/22/2024 - 09:07
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How One Tiny Island Took on the Ottoman Empire and Won
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What Were the Enclosure Acts?
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How did the Plague of Athens Revolutionize Carthage?
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Collections: On the Reign of Alexander III of Macedon, the Great?
This week, in part as a follow-on to our series on the contest between Hellenistic armies and Roman...
7 months ago
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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Collections: How to Roman Republic 101, Part II: Romans, Assemble!
This is the second of our planned five-part look (I) at the nature and structure of the Roman...
a year ago
This is the second of our planned five-part look (I) at the nature and structure of the Roman Republic, particularly the governing institutions of the Middle Republic, the period of the republic’s height from c. 287-100 BC. Last time we discussed the component parts and nature of...
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Jacques Lacan: Explaining the Imaginary, the Symbolic, and the Real
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African History...
a brief note on the role of Africans in the early Islamic expansion
an African kingdom in southern Italy.
a year ago
an African kingdom in southern Italy.
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Residential Schools in the US & Canada: The Lost Children
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Do You Listen Well?
Lessons on Listening from Plutarch
a year ago
Lessons on Listening from Plutarch
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Battle of Cynoscephalae: Macedonian Phalanx vs Roman Legion
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Weekend Roundup
Ancient Philosophy for Children
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Ancient Philosophy for Children
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Wuxing: What Are the Five Elements of Chinese Philosophy?
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‘The Scapegoat’ by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review
‘The Scapegoat’ by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review
JamesHoare
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 10:39
2 months ago
‘The Scapegoat’ by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review
JamesHoare
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 10:39
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British Museum Receives Its Most Valuable Gift Ever
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What Was Judith Leyster’s Contribution to Dutch Painting?
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Ferdinand Magellan & The First Voyage Around the World
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Russia’s Greatest General? Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov
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How Nazi Propaganda Appropriated the Vikings
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Aristotle’s Poetics: A Brief Overview
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Recidivism in Norway
Did rehabilitation reforms dramatically reduce Norwegian recidivism?
6 months ago
Did rehabilitation reforms dramatically reduce Norwegian recidivism?
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The Jaguars of Yuruparí: Shamans of the Amazon Rainforest
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7 Outrageous Cases of Art Vandalism That May Shock You
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5 Quotes by Kant Explained
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Pera Palace: The Istanbul Muse for Literary Giants
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Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes: Views of Paris
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Here’s What to Know About the Oldest High School in America
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Serop Simonian Art Dealer Arrested by German Polica
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How the Athenian Empire Caused Its Own Collapse
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7 months ago
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The Original Bonfire of the Vanities
The Original Bonfire of the Vanities
JamesHoare
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 09:45
10 months ago
The Original Bonfire of the Vanities
JamesHoare
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 09:45
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Exploring Francis Bacon’s Black Triptych Series
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Rudolf Otto and His Revolutionary “Idea of the Holy”
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