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A re-scan of an old favorite. This may be the oddest piece of space ephemera I have ever found. It...
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A re-scan of an old favorite. This may be the oddest piece of space ephemera I have ever found. It is a stamp album of imaginary space stamps commemorating the planets and the atomic powered intra-solar rocket service that serves those planets. It was intended for "space...
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10 Facts You Should Know About Henri Matisse
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How Russia Became the World’s Biggest Country
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Dreams of Space -...
Lift-off: The Story of Rocket Power (1963)
A very nice 1963 book about rocket propulsion. It was written for the "little engineer" and has some...
11 months ago
A very nice 1963 book about rocket propulsion. It was written for the "little engineer" and has some very nice illustrations of the construction of rockets.
Coombs, Charles. Illustrated by Foor, R. H. Lift-off: The Story of Rocket Power. New York: William Morrow and Co. (96 p.)...
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A History of Speakeasies in the USA: In the Spirit of Secrecy
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The First Stoic
Zeno of Citium
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7 Notable Kings of Israel and Judah From the Bible
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International Art Trafficking Operation Recovers 6,400 Objects
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What Led to the Assassination of Emperor Caligula?
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‘Crimean Quagmire’ by Gregory Carleton review
‘Crimean Quagmire’ by Gregory Carleton review
JamesHoare
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 08:00
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‘Crimean Quagmire’ by Gregory Carleton review
JamesHoare
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 08:00
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Homer: From 'Dark Ages' to Modernism
a year ago
Homer: From 'Dark Ages' to Modernism
Flashbak
Roadside Relics of the USSR
We’re back on the road though the former Soviet Union. This time our guide is French photographer...
2 months ago
We’re back on the road though the former Soviet Union. This time our guide is French photographer Jason Guilbeau whose pointing out objects along the roadside, like tractors stuck atop poles, a pavement that turns into a jet’s trail, a tank on a plinth and more reminders of...
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Who Were the Most Famous Symbolists?
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Flashbak
A Native’s Look At New York City In The 1980s
Photographer Ronnie Ginnever shares more of her pictures New York, this time from the late 1970s and...
2 weeks ago
Photographer Ronnie Ginnever shares more of her pictures New York, this time from the late 1970s and 1980s. You can see her great photos form the city in the 1960s here. Now she takes us back to the MUDD club, shows us Susann Dalton’s jacket for the Palladium and we buy some...
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Curator Rediscovers Ancient Caligula Bust in England
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The Mysterious Tale of the Mary Celeste: What Happened?
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12 Most Important Art Techniques of Modern Times
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Experiencing scientific revolutions: the 1660s and the 2020s
Lessons from Boyle's scientific desiderata and the Midgley Effect
a year ago
Lessons from Boyle's scientific desiderata and the Midgley Effect
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Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” That Almost Weren’t
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Who Won the Battle of Belmont?
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What Is the Symbolism in Whitman’s Leaves of Grass?
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Naumachia: The Gladiatorial Naval Battles of Ancient Rome
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Was Henry VI England’s Most Unfortunate King?
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Louis Althusser on the Link Between Ideology and the State Apparatus
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Giants in the Bible and Other Writings: From Genesis to Mythology
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What is Plagiarism?
Is it possible to have a TRULY original thought?
11 months ago
Is it possible to have a TRULY original thought?
TheCollector
Who Won the Battle of Nashville?
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4 months 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
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Weekend Roundup
Was Alexander Great?
3 months ago
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A History of Gibraltar: The Rock & the Ages
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Five Reasons Why Socrates Was A Terrible Husband
Should you meet your heroes?
7 months ago
Should you meet your heroes?
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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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Who Were the Toughest Women in the Old West?
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The Origins of the Republican Party: A Comprehensive Guide
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Continental vs Analytic Philosophy: Definitions & Differences
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Global Inequality...
Should poor countries remain poor?
Stock vs flow approach.
8 months ago
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Great or the Greatest? F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby
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The Fate of Jewish Art Collections in WWII: 20 Looted Families
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How Did German Expressionism Change The History of Cinema?
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The Horrors of “Rubber Fever” in the Amazon Rainforest
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What Is Banksy’s Real Identity? (5 Scenarios)
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Fall of Berlin: How WWII Ended in Europe
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Who Was Jelly Roll Morton? Self-styled “Inventor” of Jazz
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Flashbak
Found Photos: Mid-Century Soviets Standing By Their TVs
In case of fire, 82% of 20th Century Americans surveyed in the pre-Internet era would rescue the TV...
10 months ago
In case of fire, 82% of 20th Century Americans surveyed in the pre-Internet era would rescue the TV set. In the Soviet Union, the figure could well have been higher. When we shared found photos of Americans by their TVs (here and here). And now thanks to collectors Anna Pilipyuk...
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What Is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?
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Art of the Etruscans
Romans before the Romans
8 months ago
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The Kherson Art Museum Identified Pieces Looted by Russia
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Giorgio Agamben on the End of the Poem
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Pastel Purchased For $1,000 Identified as Lost Degas
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Kapo Trials: How Israel Judged the Jewish Collaborators
Kapo Trials: How Israel Judged the Jewish Collaborators
JamesHoare
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:00
8 months ago
Kapo Trials: How Israel Judged the Jewish Collaborators
JamesHoare
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:00
African History...
a brief note on European pirates and African states during the 'golden age of piracy.'
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
9 months ago
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
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5 Inspirational Women From the Second World War
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Three Rubens Paintings to Stay in the U.K., Advisory Panel Rules
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6 Important Female Aboriginal Writers and Activists You Should Read
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Jormungandr: Get to Know the Midgard Serpent
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Medieval Ethiopia: The Origins of the Solomonic Dynasty
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Dreams of Space -...
Sky-Hi: A Trip Into Space with Terry (1952)
Mara. Sky-Hi: A Trip Into Space With Terry. Personal History Agency : NY. 22 p. 1952
It came in a...
a year ago
Mara. Sky-Hi: A Trip Into Space With Terry. Personal History Agency : NY. 22 p. 1952
It came in a nice gift box with a space quiz. It is a little bit of an odd astronomy book. The illustration are very beautiful and if you notice each planet has smaller people in the picture to...
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Ancient Novel
a year ago
TheCollector
10 Extraordinary Symbolist Artists: From Munch to Moreau
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Dr Alun Withey
Packing the Essentials!: Preparing to Travel in the 18th Century.
Now that Covid restrictions have finally been lifted, and summer is at least theoretically here –...
over a year ago
Now that Covid restrictions have finally been lifted, and summer is at least theoretically here – it’s raining outside as I write! – many people are returning to travel and undertaking the holidays that have had to be postponed over the past couple of years. The pandemic aside,...
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The 6 Finest Gothic Cathedrals in France
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‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 15:00
8 months ago
‘The Picnic’ by Matthew Longo review
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 15:00
Classical Wisdom
Do You Need Children to Care About the Future?
Shady Trees or Empty Branches?
4 months ago
Shady Trees or Empty Branches?
TheCollector
What Are the Challenges of Creating ‘True Crime’ Stories?
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Exploring the Troubles in Belfast and Derry (Monuments & History)
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Why Does Nietzsche Reject Morality?
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10 Women Thinkers of the Enlightenment You Should Know
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a year ago
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‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:24
8 months ago
‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:24
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8 Historical Places to Visit in Kent
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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Facts About the Mexican Celebration
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What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit Cape Town?
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Germans in Southwest Africa: A History of Colonization & Genocide
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a year ago
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What’s the Context of Good Friday? From Passover to Crucifixion
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8 months ago
African History...
a brief note on Africa's Scientific Manuscripts
plus; the history of Medicine in Africa.
a year ago
plus; the history of Medicine in Africa.
TheCollector
10 Baroque Artists You Should Know
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Res Obscura
Simulating History with ChatGPT
The Case for LLMs as Hallucination Engines
a year ago
The Case for LLMs as Hallucination Engines
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Ancient Egypt Under the Achaemenid Persian Empire: A Brief Overview
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World’s Largest Banksy Exhibition to Reopen in London
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Disciple of Jesus Christ: Who Was Judas Iscariot?
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The Ethics of Epicureanism vs The Ethics of Stoicism
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How Accurate Were the Fight Scenes in Gladiator?
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Who Are Some Key Figures in Epistemology?
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5 Important Stories About Thor the Norse God of Thunder
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‘A Priori’ and ‘A Posteriori’ Knowledge: What Are They?
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What Are the Romance Languages?
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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...
Classical Wisdom
Where did the time go?
Important Notice
3 weeks ago
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10 Pieces of Legislation Affecting America’s Indigenous People
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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.
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How Did the Industrial Revolution Transform Social Structures & Living Conditions?
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Thefts From Heritage Sites in the U.K. Are Rising
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10 Most Historic Cities to Visit Around the World
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6 Places to Visit in Cape Town for History & Art Lovers
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Everything You Need to Know About the Moai
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12 Most Important Achievements in the Space Race
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The Meidias Hydria Vase Landed to Greece by The British Museum
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Sotheby’s to Auction Its First Robot-Made Artwork
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Philosophy 101: What Are The 5 Major Branches of Philosophy?
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a year ago
African History...
a brief note on Trade and Travel in the ancient Sahara and beyond.
uncovering the origins of Carthage's aethiopian auxiliaries.
a year ago
uncovering the origins of Carthage's aethiopian auxiliaries.
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Trench Warfare in World War I: Rot, Rats, Ruin
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How Did Philosophers of Different Eras Perceive Happiness?
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Why Is Caligula’s Relationship with the Senate Controversial?
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10 Must-See Pirate Fortresses and Coastal Strongholds Around the World
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Egyptian Cat Goddess: Who Is Bastet?
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The Chinese Civil War & Mao’s Long March
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How the Lisbon Earthquake Shook the Enlightenment
How the Lisbon Earthquake Shook the Enlightenment
JamesHoare
Fri, 06/21/2024 - 08:00
6 months ago
How the Lisbon Earthquake Shook the Enlightenment
JamesHoare
Fri, 06/21/2024 - 08:00
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A History of the US House of Representatives
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6 Facts about the Ancient Olympic Games
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Repatriation Efforts Across Europe and the US
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10 National and State Parks in the US Where You Can See Ancient Redwoods
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Colombian President in Search for a Long-Lost Treasure
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The Metropolitan to Return Pieces to Cambodia
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Weekend Roundup
The Early Years of Jesus
a year ago
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The History of Esperanto: A Modern Lingua Franca?
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Get to Know Palazzo Doria Pamphilj & Its Fascinating History
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The Major Battle of the American Revolution That Never Happened
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6 months ago
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How ASEAN Lost its Way
How ASEAN Lost its Way
JamesHoare
Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:53
11 months ago
How ASEAN Lost its Way
JamesHoare
Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:53
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Weekend Roundup
Sacred Flames and Divine Philosophers
a year ago
Sacred Flames and Divine Philosophers
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What Are the Oldest Books in the Bible?
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8 Colorful Installations by Olafur Eliasson
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Weekend Roundup
Love, love, love
10 months ago
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How Socrates Perceive Life, Death, and the Afterlife?
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Have You Heard of These 5 Unusual Musical Instruments?
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6 Inventions to Thank the Aztec, Maya, & Inca For
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Marilyn Monroe: The Fascinating Life of a Pop Icon
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Essential Classics
Memorial Sales Ends
6 months ago
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Who Won the First Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War?
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Anarchism & Revolution: Who was Mikhail Bakunin?
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How Did the Guggenheim Museum Emerge as an Iconic Art Institution?
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CrimethInc.
The Eye of Every Storm : Anarchist Response to Hurricane Helene
At the end of September 2024, western North Carolina and the surrounding states experienced 30...
a month ago
At the end of September 2024, western North Carolina and the surrounding states experienced 30 inches of rainfall over two days when an unnamed storm collided with Hurricane Helene over the mountains of Southern Appalachia. The resulting catastrophe laid waste to the entire...
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“Singular” Spanish Painting Reappears After Vanishing in 1890
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2 weeks ago
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‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
j.hoare
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 09:08
11 months ago
‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
j.hoare
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 09:08
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10 Powerful Women From Folklore and Mythology Around the World
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Front Triennial Canceled Due to Lack of Funding
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7 Dickensian Locations: In the Footsteps of Charles Dickens
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"He spoke of computers with some awe"
Margaret Mead, John von Neumann, and the prehistory of AI
9 months ago
Margaret Mead, John von Neumann, and the prehistory of AI
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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882: Racism on a Federal Level
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How Has Nan Goldin Addressed LGBTQ+ Narratives in Her Work?
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