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How Ancient Greece Shaped the British Raj
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The Indian Citizenship Act
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The 5 Most Influential Modern Political Philosophers
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13 English Words with Greek Origins
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3 Depictions of Saint Jerome: Albrecht Dürer’s Fascination
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The Lost Tudor Domesday Book
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The 5 Most Significant Queens and Kings of Jerusalem
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The Fall of Singapore: The Largest Defeat in British Military History
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Fireside this week! I am spinning up to write a Teaching Paradox series on Imperator later this...
6 months ago
Fireside this week! I am spinning up to write a Teaching Paradox series on Imperator later this week, but not quite ready to get started yet. I’m also thinking, perhaps before that, of doing a short post or set of posts on the organization of non-state ‘tribal’ societies in...
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Sex Before Sex Education
Sex Before Sex Education
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 12:10
3 days ago
Sex Before Sex Education
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 12:10
TheCollector
What Was Organization Todt?
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How Did Comuna 13 Transform Medellín?
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What Are the Unconditional Biblical Prophecies?
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African History...
Empire building and Government in the Yorubaland: a history of Oyo (1600-1836)
Why Africa's internal political processes explain African history better than external actors.
over a year ago
Why Africa's internal political processes explain African history better than external actors.
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How Nazi Propaganda Appropriated the Vikings
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‘American Journey’ by Wes Davis review
‘American Journey’ by Wes Davis review
j.hoare
Wed, 01/17/2024 - 09:43
11 months ago
‘American Journey’ by Wes Davis review
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Wed, 01/17/2024 - 09:43
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10 Great London Theaters Worth Visiting
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Dreams of Space -...
New Treasury for Young Readers (1963)
More or less a "housekeeping" post today. I wanted to scan this book after finding the other one...
10 months ago
More or less a "housekeeping" post today. I wanted to scan this book after finding the other one just for balance. Some fine illustration is a lost bit of space flight for children.
New Treasury for Young Readers. Reader’s Digest. Pleasantville, NY. Reader’s Digest Association....
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Freedom of Speech in the United States: An Overview
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Dreams of Space -...
Stations in Space: Our Stepping Stones to the Stars (1960)
Just another quick re-run of an older book, enjoy!
Cox, Donald W. Illustrated by Kocher, W. A....
a year ago
Just another quick re-run of an older book, enjoy!
Cox, Donald W. Illustrated by Kocher, W. A. Stations in Space: Our Stepping Stones to the Stars. New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston. (55 p.) 1960.
TheCollector
Action! 4 Films Inspired by History’s Natural Disasters
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African History...
A general history of African explorers of the Old world, and a 19th century Bornu traveller of...
This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old...
2 months ago
This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old World’ from the classical period to the turn of the 20th century.
TheCollector
10 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Madrid
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8 Famous Dada Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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What Are the 8 Best Art Attractions in Budapest? (local tips)
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The Great Papal Schism: Two Christian Leaders Against Each Other
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Pyramid in Java Predates Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid?
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Trying to Understand...
The Obligatory End-of-Year Essay.
But do me a favour, and read it anyway.
12 months ago
But do me a favour, and read it anyway.
Overcoming Bias
The Two Big Games
Imagine a business meeting which will decide if a new project goes forward, or decide key priorities...
2 weeks ago
Imagine a business meeting which will decide if a new project goes forward, or decide key priorities about it.
TheCollector
Ancient Rome Vs Pontus: The Mithridatic Wars (88-63 BCE)
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9 Places to Visit Between San Diego and Glacier National Park
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What Were the Seven Ecumenical Councils?
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Chicago’s Union League Club to Sell Monet Painting
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Shocking Scandals: 10 of the Most Controversial US Elections
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Why Did Damien Hirst Build a Pharmacy?
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4 months ago
Trying to Understand...
Another Of My Essays in French
And some bits and pieces.
3 months ago
And some bits and pieces.
TheCollector
What Is Henry Darger’s In The Realms of the Unreal?
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Who Was Saint Ignatius of Antioch?
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7 Notable Kings of Israel and Judah From the Bible
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History Today Feed
The Theft of the Ghent Altarpiece
The Theft of the Ghent Altarpiece
JamesHoare
Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:20
6 months ago
The Theft of the Ghent Altarpiece
JamesHoare
Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:20
TheCollector
Artemisia Gentileschi Lost Painting in The U.K.’s Royal Collection
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How Has Modern Philosophy Built on Aristotle’s Ideas?
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Bob Dylan’s Odyssey: A Deep Dive into the Life of a Music Legend
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Classical Wisdom
ICYMI: Emperors, Conquerors and Saints
New Cabins *NOW* Available
8 months ago
New Cabins *NOW* Available
African History...
Roads and wheeled transport in African history.
Why the kingdoms of Kush and Dahomey used wheels while Asante did not.
12 months ago
Why the kingdoms of Kush and Dahomey used wheels while Asante did not.
TheCollector
The Devastating Dust Bowl of the Great Depression
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5 Fascinating Maps that Show Our Evolving Understanding of the World
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Why Was the Statue of Christ the Redeemer Built?
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Who Are the Most Famous Sorceresses of Greek Mythology?
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The Tale of Sinuhe: What Happens in the Ancient Egyptian Story?
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African History...
A history of the west African diaspora in Arabia and Jerusalem before 1900
The legacy of west African travel to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem.
a year ago
The legacy of west African travel to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem.
TheCollector
New Warhol Exhibition Reveals Rare Art Treasures
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11 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Essential Greeks Course Begins Tomorrow!
a year ago
Essential Greeks Course Begins Tomorrow!
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.
TheCollector
Why Is Emperor Caligula’s Reign Notorious?
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TheCollector
What Is Skepticism? (A Philosophical Approach)
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Flashbak
Disappearing NYC: 1980s Store Fronts on New York’s Upper West Side
“I moved to the Upper West Side in August, 1978, and immediately loved it with all my heart,” writes...
2 months ago
“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...
TheCollector
How Did Babylon Shape the History of the Ancient Near East?
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What Is a Banana Republic?
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5 Paintings That Inspired Famous Filmmakers
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11 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
The Moon Christmas Coloring Book (1970)
Here is another favorite rescanned since it's last posting 11 years ago. It was a coloring book that...
12 months ago
Here is another favorite rescanned since it's last posting 11 years ago. It was a coloring book that was a give-away from Lord and Taylor's Department stores. With it's moon dust snowflakes and 1970s design it is a winner every Christmas. I especially enjoy how Santa has to get...
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Why Is There One Caryatid at the British Museum and Five in Athens?
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How Did Aristotle Shape Ancient Greek Philosophy?
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7 Facts about Francis Drake, the English Pirate-Hero
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7 of the Most Iconic Monuments in Russia
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Who’s Who of the Kennedys: 9 Notable Members
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Flashbak
Finding The Original Drugstore Cowboy : Los Angeles In 1980
Originally the Columbia Drugstore was next to Gower Gulch at Sunset and Gower, says Meredith...
8 months ago
Originally the Columbia Drugstore was next to Gower Gulch at Sunset and Gower, says Meredith Jacobson Marciano. In 1980, the coffee shop was closing forever.”The term “drugstore cowboy” came from here to mean a young wannabe whippersnapper who wanted to get into Westerns but...
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The Rise of Fascism in Italy & The Two “Black Years”
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Dethroning Perception: Who Was Maurice Merleau-Ponty?
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5 Notable Books by Ernest Hemingway
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Who Is Ai Weiwei?
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Res Obscura
How well can AI imitate a 17th century doctor?
Arcadio Huang is ill in 1710s Paris. Can GPT-4 and Gemini find a cure?
10 months ago
Arcadio Huang is ill in 1710s Paris. Can GPT-4 and Gemini find a cure?
TheCollector
Surprising Results of The British Museum’s Internal Investigation
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The Role & Importance of Primaries in the US Election Process
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Trying to Understand...
The Wrong Stuff
Don't even think about rebuilding western militaries.
11 months ago
Don't even think about rebuilding western militaries.
TheCollector
Fall of Berlin: How WWII Ended in Europe
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What Was Jesus’s Religious Background?
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Top 11 Film Noir Masterpieces You Should Know
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Flashbak
Heavy Metal: West Midlands Industry In the Late 1970s
“The noise was deafening. The heat was intense. I’d never seen anything like it” – American...
2 months ago
“The noise was deafening. The heat was intense. I’d never seen anything like it” – American photographer Janine Wiedel on her first visit to the industrial West Midlands The Vulcan’s Forge photobook shows us faces of late 1970s industry in England’s West Midlands. Based on...
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Liu Bang: How a Peasant Became Emperor of China
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
James Joyce and Jewish Philosophy
a year ago
James Joyce and Jewish Philosophy
Patterns in Humanity
Mental Health and Social Stratification
In this post I summarize some research on the importance of mental health for social outcomes and...
a year ago
In this post I summarize some research on the importance of mental health for social outcomes and discuss some of the implications for social stratification.
A Collection of...
Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part Ib: Subjects of the Successors
This is the second part of the first part of our four part look at the context between the...
11 months ago
This is the second part of the first part of our four part look at the context between the Hellenistic army and its Macedonian phalanx and the Romans with their legions. Last week, we looked at the weapons, organization and fighting style of the Macedonian phalanx, the infantry...
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What Was Che Guevara Doing in Africa?
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What Are the Main Sources of Knowledge?
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5 Female Artists From South America That You Should Know
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Why Is Oktoberfest a Vital Part of German Culture?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Essential Greeks
6 months ago
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How Did the Tet Offensive Impact American Morale?
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9 months ago
Flashbak
A Book of Dreams: 25 Vintage Visions To Awaken Your Mind
We’re dreaming today with collector Robert E Jackson. Triggered by the undertow of memory and fed by...
7 months ago
We’re dreaming today with collector Robert E Jackson. Triggered by the undertow of memory and fed by desire, our dreams are visions of other lives, possible clues to the future. “The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the...
Patterns in Humanity
Demographics and American Homicides
Can racial/ethnic demographics explain the high American homicide rate?
11 months ago
Can racial/ethnic demographics explain the high American homicide rate?
TheCollector
How the Iroquois Confederacy Inspired the US Women’s Rights Movement
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African History...
a brief note on themes in African art.
Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom.
5 months ago
Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom.
TheCollector
Michelangelo Scribble Sells For $200,000
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5 Quotes by Sartre Explained: What These Words Mean for Us Today
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Flashbak
Rain Gods And Prayers to The Great Mystery: Portraits of Native Americans by Edward S. Curtis
The passing of every old man or woman means the passing of some tradition, some knowledge of sacred...
3 weeks ago
The passing of every old man or woman means the passing of some tradition, some knowledge of sacred rites possessed by no other… Consequently the information that is to be gathered, for the benefit of future generations, respecting the mode of life of one of the great races of...
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Was Saint Augustine the First Philosopher of History?
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What Is Theodicy?
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Battle of the Persian Gate: An Achaemenid Thermopylae, 330 BCE
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8 Famous Impressionist Paintings You Should Know
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Brussels Statue Supposedly Damaged by Irish Tourist
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What Are Conlangs?
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Who Was George Hodel?
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World War II’s Unbreakable Code: How Did the Navajo Code Talkers Win the Pacific?
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Sales Drop for Christie’s in 2023
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Flashbak
High-Class Erotic Illustrations by Édouard-Henri Avril (NSFW)
In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, pornography was the preserve of the well to...
4 months ago
In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, pornography was the preserve of the well to do. Smut was published in shot-run books of a couple of hundred copies. These books were full of stories and poems, but the highlights were the explicit erotic illustrations drawn...
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How Did the Watergate Scandal Impact Presidential Elections?
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Middle Kingdom Pyramids: The Lesser Known Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
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Dr Alun Withey
News Just In: Dr W Joins TikTok – @dralun7
Yes, it’s true – I’ve finally joined the 21st century and decided to try something new. I am still...
a week ago
Yes, it’s true – I’ve finally joined the 21st century and decided to try something new. I am still only setting things up, so please be patient with the extremely cheesy and clunky vids as I try to work out what I’m doing! I’ve only got a couple of videos up at the moment too, …...
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Met Announces First Major Caspar David Friedrich Exhibition in the US
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Hitler’s Health Issues & Medical Ailments: 8 Facts
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