Hidden History
The Last Day of World War One
At 5am on November 11, 1918, the French, British, American and German representatives signed the...
a month ago
At 5am on November 11, 1918, the French, British, American and German representatives signed the armistice treaty that formally ended hostilities in the First World War. Under the terms of the Armistice, the war would officially end at 11am that day. All the troops in the...
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Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus
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Hitler’s Early Life: Failure & Homelessness to Nationalism & Nazis
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Jackie Wang’s Carceral Capitalism: Is Capitalism Compulsory?
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a year ago
A Collection of...
Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IVa: Philip V
This is the first part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb) look...
9 months ago
This is the first part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb) look at why the thing to use to beat a Macedonian sarisa phalanx is, in fact, a Roman legion in the third and second century BC. Last time, we finished our look at the third-century...
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10 South American Artists You Should Know
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Banned Book Week Begins...
3 months ago
Banned Book Week Begins...
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Claude Picasso Died at Age 76
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Classical Wisdom
Socrates and the Soul
And the Immortal Soul
5 months ago
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Plato’s Meno: What is Virtue, and Can it Be Taught?
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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
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7 European Powers Involved in the Scramble for Africa
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10 Essential Works of Greek Philosophy
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British Punks in the 1980s by Shirley Baker
British photographer Shirley Baker captured these fabulous portraits of punks on the streets of...
5 months ago
British photographer Shirley Baker captured these fabulous portraits of punks on the streets of Manchester, Stockport and London’s Camden Town in the early 1980s. Shirley’s daughter, Nan Levy, spoke to the Museum of of Youth Culture about her mother’s work as part of an...
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What Are Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s Top Achievements?
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Parthenon Marbles or Elgin Marbles? Which Is the Correct Name?
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10 Essential Movies to Watch to Understand Film Noir
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for May 2024
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
6 months ago
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of May.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, added Frances Bay, Yuculta and Dent Rapids, Shoal Bay, Port Neville, Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill, Fury Cove, Prince Rupert, B.C. north coast...
African History...
Textile trade and Industry in the kingdom of Kongo: 1483-1914
the social and economic significance of Kongo's iconic raffia velvets
a year ago
the social and economic significance of Kongo's iconic raffia velvets
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...
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Why Visit Aqaba? Jordan’s City of Contrasts
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Classical Wisdom
Gods Vs Titans
...and the Origins of the Universe
a year ago
...and the Origins of the Universe
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10 Historic College Towns in America You Should Visit
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Weekend Roundup
Roman Empire Podcasts
a year ago
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Who Were the Most Important Women of the Bible?
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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...
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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Who Was Mahavira? The Founder of Jainism
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4 Key Works by James Joyce You Need to Read
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Ancient Celtic Helmet Unearthed in Poland
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Moving With the Times?
Moving With the Times?
JamesHoare
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 10:35
6 months ago
Moving With the Times?
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Tue, 06/11/2024 - 10:35
African History...
A complete history of Jenne: 250BC-1893AD
Journal of African cities chapter 6
a year ago
Journal of African cities chapter 6
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Over 1,000 Artifacts Unearthed Beneath Notre Dame
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German Art Collector Loses Ancient Egyptian Mask
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Was Ambrosius Aurelianus the Real King Arthur?
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The Night of the Long Knives: How the Nazis Purged the SA
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Was Walt Whitman a Transcendentalist?
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What Are Artist’s Books? (With Key Examples)
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What Are the 8 Best Art Attractions in Budapest? (local tips)
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Classical Wisdom
From Caesar's Back to King Tut's Tomb
From Caesar's Back to King Tut's Tomb
4 months ago
From Caesar's Back to King Tut's Tomb
Overcoming Bias
Betrayed By Culture
Like most humans ever, I love my culture.
2 months ago
Like most humans ever, I love my culture.
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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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Study Shows Real Art Stimulates the Brain More Than a Copy
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Mao’s Great Leap Forward & How It Killed Millions
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What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit Cape Town?
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Venice Plan for Damaged Banksy Mural Concerns Locals
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How Did Mesopotamia Become the Cradle of Civilization?
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Anglo-Saxon England’s Last 50 Years: A True Game of Thrones
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What Is Freud’s Superego & What Does It Have to Do With Society?
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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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Battle of the Granicus (334 BCE): Alexander’s Conquest Begins
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5 Great European Christmas Markets Worth Traveling For
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Trying to Understand...
Understanding What's Happening in France.
The kinetic phase may come next.
a year ago
The kinetic phase may come next.
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Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal
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Women in the Celtic World: Everything You Should Know
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How Did Johannes Vermeer Depict Women?
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Ancient Marble Zeus Head Unearthed in Türkiye
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5 Important Stories From the Aboriginal Dreamtime
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7 Prominent Photorealist Artists in the World Today
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Lord Balfour’s Portrait Slashed by Pro-Palestine Activists
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Who Was Jerome of Stridon?
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The Rise of Fascism in Italy & The Two “Black Years”
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Origins of Stoicism
5 months ago
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The Darien Scheme: Scotland’s Unsuccessful Settlement in the Americas
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Soviet Agent: Who Was Richard Sorge?
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How Found Objects Became Central to Modern Art
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What Are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
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Mark di Suvero California Sculpture Listed for Removal
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Classical Wisdom
How to Save Democracy
The Importance of the Civic Bargain
a year ago
The Importance of the Civic Bargain
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Epics Collection
5 months ago
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10 Historic Small Towns in Georgia You Should Visit
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Dreams of Space -...
Judy Space Puzzles (1970s)
Here is another quick post for you. Space puzzles!
I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time...
a month ago
Here is another quick post for you. Space puzzles!
I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time to bring them back.
These were classroom puzzles (although they were probably owned by kids at home too). They were mostly for Kindergarten-2nd grade kids and were "educational" as...
Classical Wisdom
Magna Graecia
Greek or Roman?
2 months ago
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Great or the Greatest? F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
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African History...
The kingdom of Ndongo and the Portuguese: Queen Njinga and the dynasty of women sovereigns...
The effects of early colonial warfare in central Africa
a year ago
The effects of early colonial warfare in central Africa
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8 Great Women Sculptors You Need to Know
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10 Must-Visit Historic Small Towns in the Adirondacks
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10 Ghost Towns in California You Need to Explore
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Classical Wisdom
Aristotle's Poetics
The Science of Art
6 months ago
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What Is the History of the Guitar?
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Patterns in Humanity
When Lightning Strikes... Literally
A quantification of the risk of dying from a lightning strike and other external sources of harm
a year ago
A quantification of the risk of dying from a lightning strike and other external sources of harm
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Why Is There One Caryatid at the British Museum and Five in Athens?
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Cabal of Naples: The True Story of Naples’ Gang of Baroque Artists
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Trying to Understand...
Will it Bend or Will it Break?
The international system, that is.
a year ago
The international system, that is.
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.
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A Brief History of Collecting Art
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Elizabeth Anderson: What is the Point of Equality?
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Open Culture
Watch The Insects’ Christmas from 1913: A Stop Motion Film Starring a Cast of Dead Bugs
Kind Reader, Will you do us the honor of accepting our holiday invitation? Carve five minutes from...
5 days ago
Kind Reader, Will you do us the honor of accepting our holiday invitation? Carve five minutes from your holiday schedule to spend time celebrating The Insects’ Christmas, above. In addition to offering brief respite from the chaos of consumerism and modern expectations, this...
Dreams of Space -...
Women's Day -August (1953) Part 1
Women's Day magazine also got involved in the spaceflight fad in the early 1950s. This 1953 (August)...
over a year ago
Women's Day magazine also got involved in the spaceflight fad in the early 1950s. This 1953 (August) issue had a number of space related articles including: Will Your Child Visit The Moon? The article makes the case to the mothers of America that travel into space and the Moon is...
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The Psychology of Drawing: What Is the HTP Test?
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Italian vs. Northern Renaissance Art: What’s the Difference?
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The Word Renaissance: Its Meaning, History, and Cultural Impact
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Res Obscura
The (history of) spice must flow
Why the spice trade is even more important for world history than you might have thought
10 months ago
Why the spice trade is even more important for world history than you might have thought
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Louis Wain’s Cat Paintings Head to Auction
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Trying to Understand...
The Missile Will Always Get Through.
But who is prepared to admit it?
2 weeks ago
But who is prepared to admit it?
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What Was the Carnation Revolution?
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4 Egyptian Myths That Inspired Cinema
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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882: Racism on a Federal Level
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Aspasia of Miletus: More Than Pericles’ Romantic Partner?
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Nick Cave’s Script For Gladiator 2
Before Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, Nick Cave wrote his original sequel to Gladiator (2000) at the...
a year ago
Before Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, Nick Cave wrote his original sequel to Gladiator (2000) at the behest of the film’s star, Russell Crowe. It’s not known is David Scarpa, who wrote Scott’s version, read Cave’s script first, but if he did there will be no allegation of...
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10 Historic Small Towns in the Rockies You Should Visit
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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-Visit Places Around the World for History Buffs
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Logos vs Chaos: The Book of Genesis vs Other Ancient Creation Myths
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7 Artists of German Expressionism You Should Know
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Napoleon’s Hundred Days: The French Emperor’s Brief Return to Power
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The Months: Gardens of Art by Eugène Grasset
In 1894, Eugène Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) received a commission from the French...
2 days ago
In 1894, Eugène Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) received a commission from the French department store La Belle Jardinière to create 12 original works of art to be used as a calendar. Grasset’s woodcuts show women in fashionable costumes of the period each bearing a sign...
Trying to Understand...
I Have No Brain But I Must Scream.
But why aren't people in other countries listening?
a year ago
But why aren't people in other countries listening?
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....
a year ago
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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Giorgio Vasari: 11 Facts About The Father of Art History
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Trying to Understand...
Ukraine: A Guide For The Perplexed
Part One, anyway. More next week.
8 months ago
Part One, anyway. More next week.
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Philosopher Kings
10 months ago
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The Federalist Papers: History & Summary
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The “New” Norman Rockwell Turns Toward Civil Rights
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History of Tanks: From Renaissance Sketches to the Modern Battlefield
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4 American Presidents Who Were Assassinated
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10 Must-See Pirate Fortresses and Coastal Strongholds Around the World
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Monsters, Morpheus, and The Matrix
a year ago
Monsters, Morpheus, and The Matrix
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Theodore Roosevelt: Life & Accomplishments of this American President
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Georgian Wine: The World’s Oldest Wine Producer in 4 Great Wineries
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Classical Wisdom
Do you need to be Good to be a Good leader?
is it really necessary to be a “paragon of virtue” to rule?
a year ago
is it really necessary to be a “paragon of virtue” to rule?
TheCollector
5 Famous Artists Who Were Inspired by Alphanumerics
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Ancient Jerusalem: From the Bronze Age to the Roman Era
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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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Rijksmuseum Discovers Identity of Couple Painted by Frans Hals
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$18-Million Monet Heads to Auction
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What is the Role of Law in Aristotle’s Politics?
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History Today Feed
How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
j.hoare
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:29
a year ago
How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
j.hoare
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:29
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Who Were the Most Notorious Nuremberg Trial Defendants?
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A Collection of...
New Acquisitions: 1933 and the Definition of Fascism
Today we’re going to look at definitions of fascism and ask the question – you may have guessed – if...
a month ago
Today we’re going to look at definitions of fascism and ask the question – you may have guessed – if Donald Trump is running for President as a fascist. Worry not, this isn’t me shifting to full-time political pundit, nor is this the formal end of the hiatus (which will happen on...
Trying to Understand...
The West is Weak Where it Matters ...
...and some of the consequences are not obvious.
a year ago
...and some of the consequences are not obvious.
Classical Wisdom
How Should We Treat Our Enemies?
And how does it reflect on us?
a year ago
And how does it reflect on us?
Open Culture
Arthur C. Clarke Predicts the Rise of Artificial Intelligence & Questions What Will Happen to...
We now live in the midst of an artificial-intelligence boom, but it’s hardly the first of its kind....
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We now live in the midst of an artificial-intelligence boom, but it’s hardly the first of its kind. In fact, the field has been subject to a boom-and-bust cycle since at least the early nineteen-fifties. Eventually, those busts — which occurred when realizable AI technology...
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6 Lesser-Known Strange Ancient Olympic Sports
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The Rise and Fall of Behaviorism: Are We More Than Machines?
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History Today Feed
‘The Lost Queen’ by Sophie Shorland review
‘The Lost Queen’ by Sophie Shorland review
JamesHoare
Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:19
4 months ago
‘The Lost Queen’ by Sophie Shorland review
JamesHoare
Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:19
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9 Paintings by Claude Monet You Should Know
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10 Must-See Archaeological Sites in the US
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Fascists vs. Communists: Spanish Civil War’s Outside Influences
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Doctors Against Genocide Cancels Event at Holocaust Museum
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5 Quotes by Thomas Hobbes Explained
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Who Were ‘The Cambridge Five’?
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Global Inequality...
Should poor countries remain poor?
Stock vs flow approach.
8 months ago
History Today Feed
‘The Writers’ Castle’ by Uwe Neumahr review
‘The Writers’ Castle’ by Uwe Neumahr review
JamesHoare
Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:34
2 months ago
‘The Writers’ Castle’ by Uwe Neumahr review
JamesHoare
Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:34
Trying to Understand...
War, Peace, And That Other Thing.
Understanding political violence.
a year ago
Understanding political violence.
TheCollector
Who Were the Wright Brothers?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Classics Gifts!
3 weeks ago
Flashbak
Women Smoking Snapshots – Touching The Sublime
“Cigarettes are bad for you; that is why they are so good” – Richard Klein, Cigarettes Are Sublime ...
10 months ago
“Cigarettes are bad for you; that is why they are so good” – Richard Klein, Cigarettes Are Sublime Richard Klein, Professor of French at Cornell University and editor of Diacritics, quit smoking while writing Cigarettes Are Sublime and has been nicotine-free ever since. So do...
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The Indigenous Architecture of the Cosmos in the Amazon
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What Countries Joined the Axis Powers?
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Were There Fast-Food Restaurants in Ancient Pompeii?
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Emily Brontë: Misanthrope or Literary Genius (or Both)?
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What Was the Un-American Activities Committee?
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Operation Barbarossa: When Nazi Germany Tried to Invade the USSR
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4 Theocracies That Exist in the World Today
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Who Was Christian Schad? 11 Facts About the German Artist
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What is the Eye of Ra?
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11th-Century Coins Found by Metal Detectors Valued at $5.6M
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How Does Aristotle Conceptualize the Soul?
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The Genealogy of Morals: Nietzsche vs. Morality
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Who Won the Battle of Gettysburg?
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What Is Agnes Pelton Best Known For?
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10 Artworks to See at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
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A Civil War Vateran Created The Esoteric Fraternity and the Cult of Solar Biology in 1890s ...
Some forty miles northeast of Sacramento, north California, off I-80 near the village of Applegate,...
10 months ago
Some forty miles northeast of Sacramento, north California, off I-80 near the village of Applegate, is the remains of one of the States’s religious cults: the Esoteric Fraternity. Founded in 1887, the Fraternity was a pioneer in modern astrology, readied its followers to run a...
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48 Hours In The Life of Andy Warhol, 1981
In spring of 1981, Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was setting up Myths, a...
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In spring of 1981, Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was setting up Myths, a portfolio of ten screenprints featuring fictional characters: The Star (Greta Garbo in her titular role in the 1931 film Mata Hari), Uncle Sam, The Witch (Margaret Hamilton, star of the...
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7 Models of Henri Matisse You Should Know About
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Open Culture
The Ingenious Engineering of Leonardo da Vinci’s Self-Supporting Bridge, Explained
The video above from Sabins Civil Engineering promises to reveal “the MAGIC behind Da Vinci’s Self...
5 days ago
The video above from Sabins Civil Engineering promises to reveal “the MAGIC behind Da Vinci’s Self Supporting Bridge.” That sounds like a typical example of YouTube hyperbole, though on first glance, it isn’t at all obvious how the fragile-looking structure can stay up, much less...
History Today Feed
The Death of Little Jack the Boy Missionary
The Death of Little Jack the Boy Missionary
JamesHoare
Fri, 04/05/2024 - 09:52
8 months ago
The Death of Little Jack the Boy Missionary
JamesHoare
Fri, 04/05/2024 - 09:52
TheCollector
Who Were the United States Indian Scouts?
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for November
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 November. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
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Summary of changes for March 2023
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
a year ago
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.
100r.co, added a new page: diy carbonation system. Updated Saving fuel, Engine rebuild and...
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The Cold War & the Rise of Superpowers: US Elections in a Divided World (1945-91)
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What are Aristophanes’ 11 Surviving Comedies?
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Hundred Rabbits
rainy with a chance of mosquitoes
Nuku Hiva, a green mountainous island in the Pacific, straight out of Jurassic Park. Just as foreign...
over a year ago
Nuku Hiva, a green mountainous island in the Pacific, straight out of Jurassic Park. Just as foreign and just as wild, except instead of hungry lizards there are mosquitoes, also known as the vampires of the Marquesas.
Before arriving, we didn't know what it was going to be like...
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Was A Trekkie Who Convinced Nichelle Nichols To Stay On The Show
Actress Nichelle Nichols (December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) once recalled how Dr. Martin Luther...
11 months ago
Actress Nichelle Nichols (December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) once recalled how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) convinced her to remain on Star Trek after she had decided to leave the series for a starring role on Broadway. In 1966, Star Trek creator...
History Today Feed
‘Straight Acting’ by Will Tosh review
‘Straight Acting’ by Will Tosh review
JamesHoare
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 07:00
3 months ago
‘Straight Acting’ by Will Tosh review
JamesHoare
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 07:00
TheCollector
6 Interpretative Copies of Édouard Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass
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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
Constantine Replica Statue Lands in Rome
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What Was the Mandate of Heaven in Imperial China?
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The First Philosopher?
And the Boundless Universe
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And the Boundless Universe
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Meet The Orishas: 10 Afrobrazilian Gods and Goddesses
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What Was Kristallnacht? The Horrors of the Night of Broken Glass
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Homer, Heracles, and Virgil
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Homer, Heracles, and Virgil
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Bob Dylan’s Odyssey: A Deep Dive into the Life of a Music Legend
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19 Surprising Facts about the History of Potatoes
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Bull of Nimrud Replica Goes Back to Iraq
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What Are the Nicomachean Ethics?
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Medieval Ethiopia: The Origins of the Solomonic Dynasty
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How Did the Ancient Egyptian Religion Change Through the Centuries?
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How Has Gandhi Influenced Indian History Since His Death?
How Has Gandhi Influenced Indian History Since His Death?
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Thu, 01/04/2024 - 09:36
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How Has Gandhi Influenced Indian History Since His Death?
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Res Obscura
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Most of them are not from 2023
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How Accurate Were Aristotle’s Views on Science?
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Open Culture
A Simple, Down-to-Earth Christmas Card from the Great Depression (1933)
The Smithsonian sets the scene for this Christmas card sent in 1933, a few years into the Great...
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The Smithsonian sets the scene for this Christmas card sent in 1933, a few years into the Great Depression. They write: Despite the glum economic situation, the Pinero family used a brown paper bag to fashion an inexpensive holiday greeting card. They penned a clever rhyme and...
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What Is Nestorianism?
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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...
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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, …...
Flashbak
Chris Killip and Graham Smith Photographs of England Erased (1975-1987)
“I wanted to record people’s lives because I valued them. I wanted them to be remembered. If you...
8 months ago
“I wanted to record people’s lives because I valued them. I wanted them to be remembered. If you take a photograph of someone they are immortalised, they’re there forever. For me that was important, that you’re acknowledging people’s lives, and also contextualising people’s...
TheCollector
9 Queer Artists Who Changed the History of Modern Art Forever
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Action! 4 Films Inspired by History’s Natural Disasters
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Forgotten Sandro Botticelli Piece Seized by Italian Authorities
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What Is the History of Swedish Colonialism?
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Homo Floresiensis: What Do We Know about the Hobbit People?
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Rosemaling in America: Norwegian-American Folk Art (Origins & History)
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Buckingham Palace To Exhibit Unseen Renaissance Drawings
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17 Titillating Facts about the History of Tea
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African History...
a brief note on the history of Music in Africa
plus an overview of Ethiopian musical traditions
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plus an overview of Ethiopian musical traditions
History Today Feed
‘Jane Austen’s Wardrobe’ by Hilary Davidson review
‘Jane Austen’s Wardrobe’ by Hilary Davidson review
j.hoare
Tue, 12/12/2023 - 08:59
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‘Jane Austen’s Wardrobe’ by Hilary Davidson review
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African History...
A complete history of Madagascar and the island kingdom of Merina.
State and society on Africa's largest island.
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State and society on Africa's largest island.
Patterns in Humanity
Immigration and crime: Denmark
Are immigrants overrepresented in crime? If so, which immigrants? And why?
4 months ago
Are immigrants overrepresented in crime? If so, which immigrants? And why?
TheCollector
Louis XIV: History’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
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The Second Italo-Ethiopian War: A Step Toward Toppling the World Order
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History Today Feed
‘Catherine de’ Medici’ by Mary Hollingsworth review
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JamesHoare
Tue, 09/10/2024 - 00:00
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‘Catherine de’ Medici’ by Mary Hollingsworth review
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Tue, 09/10/2024 - 00:00
A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, February 23, 2024 (On the Military Failures of Fascism)
Fireside this week! We’ll pick up looking at some of the successes of Hellenistic armies next week....
10 months ago
Fireside this week! We’ll pick up looking at some of the successes of Hellenistic armies next week. For this week’s musing, I wanted to take the opportunity to expand a bit on a topic that I raised on Twitter which draw a fair bit of commentary: that fascists and fascist...
African History...
State and society in southern Ethiopia: the Oromo kingdom of Jimma (ca. 1830-1932)
Modern Ethiopia is a diverse country comprised of many communities and languages, each with its...
10 months ago
Modern Ethiopia is a diverse country comprised of many communities and languages, each with its history and contribution to the country's cultural heritage. While Ethiopian historiography is often focused on the historical developments in the northern regions of the country, some...
TheCollector
4,000-Year-Old Temple and Theater Discovered in Peru
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8 Famous Women Writers Who Wrote Under Male Pseudonyms
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Hinduism in Bali: Things You Need to Know
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History Today Feed
Jack the Ripper: Dark Tourism and the Gutter Press
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JamesHoare
Thu, 05/23/2024 - 11:14
7 months ago
Jack the Ripper: Dark Tourism and the Gutter Press
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Thu, 05/23/2024 - 11:14
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Essential Greeks
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The Renaissance Women of Italy: 10 Extraordinary Artists
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Classical Wisdom
The Story of Thebes
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From its captivating mythology and fantastic history, discover this important yet forgotten city-state...
Classical Wisdom
What is Virtue?
Can We Define it for Ourselves or Others?
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Can We Define it for Ourselves or Others?
TheCollector
Understanding Gnostic Salvation in Christian Gnosticism
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The Major Battle of the American Revolution That Never Happened
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6 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Salem Witch Trials
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How Can You Overcome Self-Censorship?
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How Did Christianity Affect Japanese Immigration to America?
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5 of D.H. Lawrence’s Most Notable Novels
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Flashbak
Gods From Space: When London Taxi Diver George King Met Jesus And Other Aliens
“Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament” – ‘The Command’...
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“Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament” – ‘The Command’ received by George King from space, 1954 On May 8th 1954, London taxi driver George King was doing the household chores when he heard a voice. What came to be known as “The Command”...
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for October
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 October. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
TinyBASIC, implemented TinyBASIC in Uxntal.
Left, added a...
Flashbak
Daily Self-Portraits 1972–1973: Laying It Bare On The Lower East Side
Melissa Shook (1932-2020) was living on New York’s Lower East Side in the early 1970s when she began...
3 months ago
Melissa Shook (1932-2020) was living on New York’s Lower East Side in the early 1970s when she began a project to record her daily existence. Much like Peggy Nolan’s pictures of her family home, life was a place of free expression. “My earliest memories are of being photographed...
TheCollector
7 Unanswered Questions about Minoan Bull-Leaping
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8 Narrative Film Techniques You Should Know
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A History of Cairo in 11 Monuments
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Jean Cocteau: A Complete Insight (Bio & Art)
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A Colossal Ramses II Statue Pieces Uncovered
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Memphis Citizens Call for End to New Art Museum
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Black Panther Party Founder: Who Was Huey Newton?
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The Role of Women in 1950s America: Conformity or Change?
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The Vasari Sacristy: Breathtaking Artwork in Naples
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René Descartes’ Legacy: The Persistence of Mind-Body Dualism
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Hidden History
A Tale of Kale (And Cabbage, and Brussels Sprouts, and Broccoli, and Cauliflower…)
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These vegetables (and Kohlrabi, and Collard Greens, and Gai Lan, and Bok Choy, and Red Cabbage) may be familiar in the kitchen, but they do not exist anywhere in nature—and they are all the same species of plant. The Brassica is a very large and diverse family of plants, with...
Classical Wisdom
[Coming Soon] The Essential Greeks
Begins in Two Weeks
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Open Culture
Watch the Surrealist Glass Harmonica, the Only Animated Film Ever Banned by Soviet Censors (1968)
The Soviet Union’s repressive state censorship went to absurd lengths to control what its citizens...
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The Soviet Union’s repressive state censorship went to absurd lengths to control what its citizens read, viewed, and listened to, such as the almost comical removal of purged former comrades from photographs during Stalin’s reign. When it came to aesthetics, Stalinism mostly...
History Today Feed
Volcanoes on Tour: Recreating Vesuvius
Volcanoes on Tour: Recreating Vesuvius
j.hoare
Fri, 11/24/2023 - 10:14
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Volcanoes on Tour: Recreating Vesuvius
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Fri, 11/24/2023 - 10:14
TheCollector
9 Interesting Facts About Claude Monet
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What Is Traditional Lakota Art of the Great Plains?
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First Nations of the Canadian Northwest: A Brief History
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TheCollector
The Philosophy of the Oxford Group: Vegetarianism & Animal Rights
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TheCollector
When Did World War II Start and End?
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Flashbak
Street Scenes of NYC in the 1970s
We’re back to New York City in the q970. Stories of that time in the city are legend. Copper Gangs...
10 months ago
We’re back to New York City in the q970. Stories of that time in the city are legend. Copper Gangs and truants, playing on the streets of Brooklyn, big cars, tight-knit neighborhoods on the Lower East Side, subterranean fury, police on the furious beat, music and dancing with...
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The Great Romantic: Who Was Catullus?
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How Did the Soviet Union Influence the World?
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What Is the History of Thanksgiving?
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Artists Expressed Concerns on Banning TikTok in the U.S.
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6 Aspects of the Egyptian God Thoth
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TheCollector
10 Bay Area Artists That Shaped the San Francisco Art Scene
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Liberation Through Art: Flyers From New York’s Deitch Projects (1996 – 2010)
“I also believe in the ability of art to enhance people’s lives, to liberate people’s lives, to act...
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“I also believe in the ability of art to enhance people’s lives, to liberate people’s lives, to act as a form of communication that transcends language to connect cultures together” – Jeffrey Deitch Deitch Projects (1996 – 2010) changed our expectations around art. Named after...
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Who Was Hilma af Klint? 7 Facts About the Pioneer of Abstract Art
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$35 Million Monet to Headline Auction at Christie’s New Asia HQ
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Gehenna: A History of Hell on Earth
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Egyptian Demons: Guardians and Wanders
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The United States Bill of Rights: History & Overview
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The Brink of Nuclear War: The Cuban Missile Crisis
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History Today Feed
How Ancient Greece Shaped the British Raj
How Ancient Greece Shaped the British Raj
JamesHoare
Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:35
a month ago
How Ancient Greece Shaped the British Raj
JamesHoare
Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:35
TheCollector
How Jacopo Tintoretto Defined the Renaissance in Venice
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History Today Feed
Maria Graham and the Valparaíso Earthquake
Maria Graham and the Valparaíso Earthquake
j.hoare
Mon, 01/15/2024 - 11:12
11 months ago
Maria Graham and the Valparaíso Earthquake
j.hoare
Mon, 01/15/2024 - 11:12
History Today Feed
An Uyghur Chieftain in China’s Civil War
An Uyghur Chieftain in China’s Civil War
j.hoare
Thu, 12/21/2023 - 00:00
a year ago
An Uyghur Chieftain in China’s Civil War
j.hoare
Thu, 12/21/2023 - 00:00
TheCollector
What Was Little Turtle’s War?
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TheCollector
How Did Babylon Shape the History of the Ancient Near East?
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TheCollector
What’s the History of the Rugby World Cup?
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TheCollector
3 Key Ideas from Aristotle on Politics
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Hidden History
The Japanese Mafia and the Card Game of Koi-Koi
The card game of Koi-Koi is closely identified with the Japanese Mafia, known as Yakuza, which had...
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The card game of Koi-Koi is closely identified with the Japanese Mafia, known as Yakuza, which had its origin some 400 years ago in early attempts by the Shoguns to ban gambling and European playing cards. History When the Portuguese arrived in Japan in 1543, they established...
TheCollector
The Culper Ring: How Espionage Won the American Revolution
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The Mid-19th Century California Gold Rush
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Who Were the First Christian Martyrs of Britain?
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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
12 months ago
On the Spot: Chris Clark
j.hoare
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 00:00
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?
African History...
a complete history of Mombasa ca. 600-1895.
Journal of African cities: chapter 13
3 months ago
Journal of African cities: chapter 13
TheCollector
Who Were the Ancient Israelites? A Brief History
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Classical Wisdom
What is the WORD? How can we understand Logos?
Do Words Matter?
a year ago
TheCollector
Neil Gaiman’s Collection Sale Surpasses Expectations
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TheCollector
10 Historic Towns in Southwest France Brimming With Joie de Vivre
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TheCollector
4 Controversial Films: What Horrifies Movie Critics?
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TheCollector
Why Did Remedios Varo Paint So Many Self-Portraits?
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TheCollector
Catholicism: The 10 Most Unusual Patron Saints
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Flashbak
Jesus In Photos – The Mid-Century Years
Early images of Jesus look not much the Jesus we see today and in the Turin Shroud. Back then he was...
8 months ago
Early images of Jesus look not much the Jesus we see today and in the Turin Shroud. Back then he was bushy haired and youthful, soft-bodied like the Jesus at the Arian Baptistery, hopeful and free. The face was based on the best looking heathen gods. In the Middle Ages, Jesus...
TheCollector
Mao Zedong: His Origins & Unlikely Rise to Power
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What Is an Existential Crisis?
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TheCollector
What Was the Underground Railroad?
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TheCollector
Bayeux Tapestry: 9 Revelations from a Medieval Masterpiece
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History Today Feed
‘Bystander Society’ by Mary Fulbrook review
‘Bystander Society’ by Mary Fulbrook review
j.hoare
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:39
11 months ago
‘Bystander Society’ by Mary Fulbrook review
j.hoare
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:39
TheCollector
Dethroning Perception: Who Was Maurice Merleau-Ponty?
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7 months ago
Trying to Understand...
Getting Used To Being Weak.
It's worse than you probably imagine.
a year ago
It's worse than you probably imagine.
TheCollector
5 Celebrities Accused of Being Communists During the Second Red Scare
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a year ago
Flashbak
Finding Mom in 1970s New York City – Rich Allen’s Portraits Roll Back The Years
Thanks to Rich Allen and his brilliant pictures of New York City in the 1970s, Lisa Murray got to...
5 months ago
Thanks to Rich Allen and his brilliant pictures of New York City in the 1970s, Lisa Murray got to see a picture of her late mother. We’re going to share some more of Rich’s portraits of people of 1970s NYC after we’ve heard from Lisa. “I am so grateful for Rich Allen for taking...
TheCollector
Why Did the Germans Struggle in the Battle of Crete?
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a year ago
History Today Feed
The Appian Way: Rome’s Greatest Achievement?
The Appian Way: Rome’s Greatest Achievement?
JamesHoare
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 09:46
7 months ago
The Appian Way: Rome’s Greatest Achievement?
JamesHoare
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 09:46
TheCollector
Study Shows ‘Starry Night’ Swirls Are Scientifically Accurate
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