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Political Graffiti in Georgian Britain
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7 Facts about Francis Drake, the English Pirate-Hero
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Shopping The Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market in 1990
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What Are The Most Popular Myths About the Council of Nicaea?
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The Amy Carter ‘Love Doll’ – Playing With The President’s Daughter In 1977
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African History...
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The Powers of Soviet Puppetry
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Art Philanthropy in the US Depends on Prestige
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How Did Japan Get Involved in World War II?
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Fall of Berlin: How WWII Ended in Europe
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Lucian Freud Nude to Make $20 Million Auction Debut
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Norman Lear’s Collection to Sell at Christie’s
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8 months ago
TheCollector
Anne Brontë: The First Feminist Novelist?
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Classical Wisdom
Spartan Training
The Ultimate Regime
4 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Myths and Metamorphoses
6 months ago
Hundred Rabbits
Wood stove installation
It was our dream to have a little wood stove aboard Pino. After researching stoves, we decided that...
over a year ago
It was our dream to have a little wood stove aboard Pino. After researching stoves, we decided that the best model was the cast iron Sardine from Navigator Stoveworks.
Our Espar forced air diesel heater broke on our last passage, and we decided not to replace it. There are few...
TheCollector
Alexander McQueen: 5 Fashion Collections Inspired by Art
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TheCollector
Vincent and Theo Van Gogh: A Tale of Brotherly Love
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What Defined the Roaring Twenties?
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German Art Collector Loses Ancient Egyptian Mask
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a year ago
TheCollector
Why Is the Matterhorn So Famous?
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TheCollector
Who Was Lorenzo de’ Medici (The Magnificent)?
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10 months ago
TheCollector
The Most Dramatic Operation to Recover Looted Native American Art
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a year ago
TheCollector
US Returns 600 Stolen Artifacts to Italy
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6 months ago
TheCollector
5 Strangest Art Movements You Need to Know
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a year ago
Res Obscura
Why did it take psychedelics so long to become popular?
Some lessons from history and archaeology
a year ago
Some lessons from history and archaeology
TheCollector
Was Flavius Aetius “Last of the Romans”?
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a year ago
Patterns in Humanity
Genes and social stratification
How genes affect socioeconomic success, and its consequences for society's structure.
8 months ago
How genes affect socioeconomic success, and its consequences for society's structure.
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.
TheCollector
When the Portuguese Met the Chinese: Rediscover the “Age of Discovery”
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Patron Saint of Ireland: Who Was St. Patrick?
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9 months ago
TheCollector
Hell in the Bible: Eternal Damnation vs. Annihilationism
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TheCollector
“I Have a Dream”: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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5 Quotes by Karl Marx Explained
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How Often Are U.S. Presidential Elections Held?
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3 months ago
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Face to Face Exhibit Offers Face Time With Fayum Portraits
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8 months ago
TheCollector
Hitler’s Gamble: Where Did the Battle of the Bulge Take Place?
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The Liberation of Dachau, the First Concentration Camp in Nazi Germany
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What Is the Gift of Tongues in the Bible?
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TheCollector
Was Roy Lichtenstein an Innovator or a Copycat?
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TheCollector
5 Inventions That Revolutionized Agriculture
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11 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
A Journey to the Moon: A science fiction poem for children (1954)
An unusual children's book consisting of a long poem about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and an imaginary...
a year ago
An unusual children's book consisting of a long poem about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and an imaginary trip to the Moon. It is highly illustrated and worth a look if you have not seen it. It was colored in places in crayon by a child but that sort of adds to the charm of someone who...
History Today Feed
An Ottoman Winter in Toulon
An Ottoman Winter in Toulon
JamesHoare
Tue, 08/27/2024 - 09:30
3 months ago
An Ottoman Winter in Toulon
JamesHoare
Tue, 08/27/2024 - 09:30
TheCollector
Why Did Socrates Focus on Self-Knowledge and Introspection?
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9 months ago
History Today Feed
China’s Communist Comic Books
China’s Communist Comic Books
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/05/2024 - 09:29
2 weeks ago
China’s Communist Comic Books
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/05/2024 - 09:29
TheCollector
Who Were the First Christian Martyrs of Britain?
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Flashbak
Breaking Through To The Other Side: The Flammarion Engraving, c.1888
The so-called ‘Flammarion engraving’ is a wood engraving by an unknown artist that first appeared in...
6 months ago
The so-called ‘Flammarion engraving’ is a wood engraving by an unknown artist that first appeared in French writer Camille Flammarion’s L’Atmosphère: Météorologie populaire (1888) in a chapter called ‘The Shape of the Sky’. The image is of a man crawling under the edge of the...
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Life of Plato
8 months ago
TheCollector
The Paradox of Fiction: Is it Irrational to be Moved by Fiction?
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Who Won the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse?
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11 months ago
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Popular Religion in Ancient Egypt: Everything You Need to Know
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a year ago
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Upcoming Events
So you're in the know...
a year ago
TheCollector
Who Was England’s Black Prince?
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9 months ago
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Évora: History & 10 Must-See Sites
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4 months ago
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Who Was Louise Bourgeois? 7 Facts About the Surrealist Artist
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The History of the Ancient Olympics: Footraces in the Nude
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Was Cleopatra a Descendant of Alexander the Great?
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TheCollector
Who Won the Battle of Antietam?
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11 months ago
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for April
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 April. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Bicycle, released an Uxntal playground. See Varvara riding a...
TheCollector
How Did Hokusai & Hiroshige Become so Famous?
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Flashbak
Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane: 1970s East London Before Gentrification
Brick Lane in London’s East End is in area of flux. From the road where they used mark bricks and...
6 months ago
Brick Lane in London’s East End is in area of flux. From the road where they used mark bricks and brew beer, the place has been sanctuary to immigrants for centuries and is now home to a large Bangladeshi community. In the 17th century, French Huguenots arrived and brought with...
TheCollector
U.S. Returns Looted Artifacts Worth $10 Million to India
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TheCollector
Sri Lanka’s Top 6 Must-See Historic Sites
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Res Obscura
Post-postal
What did we lose when we stopped writing letters?
a month ago
What did we lose when we stopped writing letters?
TheCollector
What Are the Origins of the Vampire Myth?
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Who Was Judah Maccabee? The Ancient Jewish Resistance Leader
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Farmer Discovers Massive Roman Mosaic in Türkiye
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6 Eco-Friendly Designs of Thomas Heatherwick
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African History...
A muslim kingdom in the Ethiopian highlands: the history of Ifat and Adal ca. 1285-1520.
During the late Middle Ages, the northern Horn of Africa was home to some of the continent's most...
6 months ago
During the late Middle Ages, the northern Horn of Africa was home to some of the continent's most powerful dynasties, whose history significantly shaped the region's social landscape. The history of one of these dynasties, often referred to as the Solomonids, has been...
TheCollector
UN Committee Votes Against “At Risk” Designation for Stonehenge
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Classical Wisdom
Does FIRST Matter Most?
Or who holds it longest? Or most recently?
a year ago
Or who holds it longest? Or most recently?
TheCollector
The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 (History & Aftermath)
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Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Story of Magic & Heartbreak
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Fiction vs Fantasy: What’s the Difference?
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What Is the Historical Context of Psalms?
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What is Speciesism According to Peter Singer?
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What Are Artist’s Books? (With Key Examples)
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Who Were the Most Influential People of the British Empire?
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When Was the First U.S. Presidential Election?
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5 of Hildegard of Bingen’s Most Notable Works
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What Are the Iconographic Elements of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism?
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10 Powerful Women From Folklore and Mythology Around the World
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Italian vs. Northern Renaissance Art: What’s the Difference?
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Who Was Boudica, the Warrior Queen of the Iceni?
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Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso: 6 Notes on Friendship and Rivalry
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5 Illustrated Stories by Shaun Tan That You Should Know
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for December
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 December. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, added a new page: electrical refit, fuel sensor,...
TheCollector
What Is the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)? Origins & History
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What Makes Alberto Giacometti’s Sculptures So Special?
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Amerigo Vespucci & The Naming of the Americas
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The Evolution of Socialism and Its Influence in the US
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Classical Wisdom
Can We Choose NOT to Be Harmed?
How can we train Resilience?
a year ago
How can we train Resilience?
TheCollector
What Does It Take to Become a US President?
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Women Portraitists of the Renaissance: A League of Their Own
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5 months ago
Global Inequality...
Marx Truncated
A review of Shlomo Avineri’s “Karl Marx”
6 months ago
A review of Shlomo Avineri’s “Karl Marx”
TheCollector
Afghanistan Historic Monuments Destroyed in Earthquakes
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Weekend Roundup
Free Will: A Fairy Tale?
a week ago
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The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand’s Ode to Individualism
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Walt Disney: The American Dream Personified (Bio & Facts)
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Who Was Frantz Fanon?
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What Was the Gospel of Thomas?
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When Was D-Day?
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Why Is Mount Rushmore in South Dakota?
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Velázquez Portrait of Spanish Queen Pulled by Sotheby’s
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What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit the Pyramids?
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Is Divorce in Christianity Really Allowed?
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Alexander’s Destruction of Thebes in 335 BCE (Battle & Aftermath)
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10 U.S. Retirement Destinations for History Lovers
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CrimethInc.
History Repeats Itself: First as Farce, Then as Tragedy : Why the Democrats Are Responsible for...
Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election. That means that we will have to fight many of...
a month ago
Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election. That means that we will have to fight many of the battles of 2017-2020 all over again. But first, in order to understand the scale of what we’re up against, let’s look at how we got here.
The Hot Potato Changes Hands Again
We...
TheCollector
Three Early Basquiats to Sell at Phillips This Spring
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Cabal of Naples: The True Story of Naples’ Gang of Baroque Artists
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African History...
The colonial myth of 'Sub-Saharan Africa' in medieval Islamic geography: the view from Egypt and...
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10 months ago
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Which Reforms Shaped Ancient Sparta?
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A History Lover’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro
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4 months ago
Trying to Understand...
Another Of My Essays In French
And some associated reflections.
a month ago
And some associated reflections.
TheCollector
4 Roman Emperors Who Died in Battle
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a year ago
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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
Hundred Rabbits
internet in paradise
Huahine, one of the many grouped islands in French Polynesia. Our plans for future ocean voyaging...
over a year ago
Huahine, one of the many grouped islands in French Polynesia. Our plans for future ocean voyaging could have ended here, because we almost crashed onto a reef.
Because we always time our arrival with the morning sun, I always get the first look of every island. Huahine stood in...
Flashbak
12 Perfect Christmas Gifts From Dianne B, A Postcard Set from 1983
In 1983, photographer Peter Hujar (1934–87) created Twelve Perfect Christmas Gifts from Dianne B, a...
a month ago
In 1983, photographer Peter Hujar (1934–87) created Twelve Perfect Christmas Gifts from Dianne B, a mini-portfolio of 12 postcards. Eight are by Huja, plus four in colour by Neil Winokur and a sleeve by Ken Tisa. The postcards for maverick boutique owner Dianne Benson are lovely...
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The Wonder Of Soviet Bus Stops
“The bus stops are disappearing so fast. If I come back a year from now, they could be gone,...
3 months ago
“The bus stops are disappearing so fast. If I come back a year from now, they could be gone, demolished, or rebuilt. These pictures may be all that’s left in the end. I want to give them some kind of immortality.” — Christopher Herwig, Photographer and Soviet Bus Stop Hunter ...
TheCollector
Candomblé: 10 Facts About the Afrobrazilian Religion
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Who Was Clement of Rome?
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What Role Did the Sea Peoples Play in the Bronze Age Collapse?
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Great Zimbabwe: Center of a Mysterious African Civilization
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Edward VII: The Rebel Prince Who Became a Popular King
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10 months ago
History Today Feed
‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G.R. Berridge review
‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G.R. Berridge review
JamesHoare
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:04
3 months ago
‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G.R. Berridge review
JamesHoare
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:04
TheCollector
Prince Charles III Portrait Defaced by Animal Right Activists
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6 months ago
Patterns in Humanity
The Rise of the West
I track the historical rise of West Europe by quantitatively analyzing the birth of notable people...
a year ago
I track the historical rise of West Europe by quantitatively analyzing the birth of notable people of science, and then I put it in context with other indicators of historical development. The data together show that West Europe had developmentally surpassed the rest of the world...
Classical Wisdom
What to do with Columbus?
Should We Learn “Outdated” History?
2 months ago
Should We Learn “Outdated” History?
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