TheCollector
The Earliest Trade Networks Between Europe, Asia, & the Pacific
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Sparta and… Scotland?
Laconic wit through the centuries
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Laconic wit through the centuries
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8 Women Artists You Should Check Out in London’s National Gallery
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Jane Seymour: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?
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Napoleon vs. Tsar Alexander: Friendship and Rivalry
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Does Might Make Right? The Melian Dialogue of Thucydides
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10 Iconic Historic Landmarks in California You Should Visit
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How Did Descartes View Animals?
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Over the years I have had political and ideological discussions with at least three groups of people...
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Over the years I have had political and ideological discussions with at least three groups of people and have concluded that these discussions are, almost entirely, futile in making people either see things differently, or acknowledge that others may see things differently, or...
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What Is the Gospel of Truth?
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Who Was the First President to Live in the White House?
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What Is Berlin Science Week? Everything You Need to Know
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‘American Journey’ by Wes Davis review
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‘American Journey’ by Wes Davis review
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How Does Aristotle Conceptualize the Soul?
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Can We Be Humane In the Face of Horror?
What is needed to stop violent cycles?
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What is needed to stop violent cycles?
TheCollector
Here Are Alfred Hitchcock’s 20 Greatest Films
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Do You Need Children to Care About the Future?
Shady Trees or Empty Branches?
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Shady Trees or Empty Branches?
TheCollector
The Kitchen Debate: Khrushchev vs. Nixon
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The Sense Of An Ending.
But right back where we started from.
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But right back where we started from.
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Who Were Charlemagne’s Daughters
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When Was the Era of Japan’s Bakufu?
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The Avicenna Canon Medicinae – An Illustrated Medical Book From 13th Century Paris
First published in 13th Century Paris, the Avicenna, Canon Medicinae is an illustrated medical text...
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First published in 13th Century Paris, the Avicenna, Canon Medicinae is an illustrated medical text book made from tempera and gold leaf on parchment. Shelf marked Besançon, Bibliothèque municipale, MS 0457, the work is a Latin translation of Avicenna’s Canon medicinae, one of...
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A Brief History of Iceland (From Discovery to 21st Century)
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J.S. Bach’s Life and Travels in Germany
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The Infamous Nanjing Massacre: Here’s What Happened
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Who Assassinated Julius Caesar?
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The case for a Global Sanctuary City
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The Man Who Became Santa: Who Was Saint Nicholas?
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9 Interesting Facts about Medusa
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The Mali empire: A complete history (ca. 1250-1650)
At its height in the 14th century, the Mali empire was one of Africa's largest states, extending...
10 months ago
At its height in the 14th century, the Mali empire was one of Africa's largest states, extending over an estimated 1.2 million square kilometers in West Africa. Encompassing at least five modern African states, the empire produced some of the continent's most renowned historical...
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Another Of My Essays in French
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11 months ago
And some bits and pieces of news.
TheCollector
A Quick Trip Guide to Washington DC’s Museums
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10 Things You Should Know About Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Summary of changes for December
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
a year ago
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of December. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, added a new page: electrical refit, fuel sensor,...
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The Failure of the Leipzig War Crimes Trials
The Failure of the Leipzig War Crimes Trials
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The Failure of the Leipzig War Crimes Trials
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The Early Years of Jesus
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Çatalhöyük: One of the Oldest Recorded Cities in History
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The Full English Breakfast: History of a British Tradition
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Buckingham Palace To Exhibit Unseen Renaissance Drawings
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Was Edith Wilson the First Female President of the United States?
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99-Year-Old Dick Van Dyke Sings & Dances in a Touching New Coldplay Video, Directed by Spike Jonze
There’s one thing right with our world, and it’s Dick Van Dyke. Appearing in a new Coldplay music...
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There’s one thing right with our world, and it’s Dick Van Dyke. Appearing in a new Coldplay music video, Mr. Van Dyke dances barefoot and sings knowingly a little off-key—before reflecting on a century of life on this planet. What is love? Is he afraid of dying? What does luck...
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Why Read Modern Books?
Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
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Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
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How Fur Trade Resulted in All-Out War: The Algonquin vs. The Iroquois
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Constantine Replica Statue Lands in Rome
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Hans Jonas on Responsibility in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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5 Paintings That Inspired Famous Filmmakers
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Solving the Victorian Housing Crisis
Solving the Victorian Housing Crisis
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Thu, 10/03/2024 - 08:25
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Solving the Victorian Housing Crisis
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Thu, 10/03/2024 - 08:25
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William Adams: English Advisor to the Shogun
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William Adams: English Advisor to the Shogun
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Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:21
TheCollector
Frick Pittsburgh Postpones Islamic Art Exhibition
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Theodore Roosevelt: Life & Accomplishments of this American President
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What Were Aristotle’s Contributions to Biology?
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The Myth of Midas and the Golden Touch: A Story of Riches and Regret
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What Are Patricia Piccinini’s Works About?
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What Is Philosophical Intelligence? (And How to Practice It)
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Can Stoicism Improve Personal and Professional Relationships?
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‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
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Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:06
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‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
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Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:06
TheCollector
The Rise and Fall of the Akkadian Empire
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Flashbak
Taking A Subway Ride Through New York City In 1981
1970s New York City was where Fernando played truant, chopper gangs hogged the sidewalks, sex was...
10 months ago
1970s New York City was where Fernando played truant, chopper gangs hogged the sidewalks, sex was sold, women raged in raucous nightclubs, gay rights found its voice, Madonna joined her first band, BLADE used trains as his canvas and In 1981, 22-year-old Christopher Morris was...
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The Mystery of Crazy Horse: His Life & Legacy
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Medieval Anglo-French Wars (1076-1453): A Brief History
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Plato: A Complete Overview of His Life, Work, and Philosophy
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Shaka Zulu: The Life of Africa’s Legendary Warrior King
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7 Facts About Banana Republics & Their Role in History and Politics
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7 Rococo Artists You Need to Know
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Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Sentenced Jesus Christ to Death
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Socrates' Wayward Student
...and the Philosophy of Pleasure
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...and the Philosophy of Pleasure
TheCollector
What is Art? Approaching Aesthetics in 3 Ways
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TheCollector
Gigantomachy in Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods vs Giants
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History Today Feed
The Allure of Medieval Churches
The Allure of Medieval Churches
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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:12
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The Allure of Medieval Churches
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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:12
TheCollector
“Four Dead in Ohio”: The Kent State Shootings
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How Did Religion Influence Law in the Ottoman Empire?
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History Today Feed
‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:24
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‘Impossible Monsters’ by Michael Taylor review
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Tue, 04/02/2024 - 10:24
TheCollector
Did Climate Change Cause the Collapse of Egypt’s New Kingdom?
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On the Spot: Lori D. Ginzberg
On the Spot: Lori D. Ginzberg
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Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:30
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On the Spot: Lori D. Ginzberg
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Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:30
TheCollector
Adolf Hitler in WWII: The Last 6 Years of His Life
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TheCollector
The Loudun Affair: Bizarre Witch Trials in France
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What Are the Main Sources of Knowledge?
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TheCollector
Who Won Sherman’s March to the Sea?
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Trying to Understand...
The Wages Of Fear
Things are going to get sweaty, soon.
8 months ago
Things are going to get sweaty, soon.
TheCollector
Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Shipwreck Discovered Near Canada
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Flashbak
American Noir: Mugshots And Crimes From A Small Pennsylvanian Town (1930s – 1950s)
Small Town Noir is a study of life and crime in New Castle, western Pennsylvania. The site compiles...
7 months ago
Small Town Noir is a study of life and crime in New Castle, western Pennsylvania. The site compiles the mugshots of criminals who lived in the town in the 1930, 40s and 50s, with notes on their offences. The mugshots were pulled from the rubbish when the town’s police department...
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Stock Car Racing in 1972
In the early 1970s Henry Horenstein was taking photos of Speedway racers and fans at circuits in...
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In the early 1970s Henry Horenstein was taking photos of Speedway racers and fans at circuits in Seekonk, Massachusetts and Thompson, Connecticut. In 1972, women only raced each other, hair was grown out crewcuts slicked and draped, and TV-led big business had yet to move in....
Global Inequality...
Abundance, capitalism and climate change
In classical Marxism, communism is defined as a society of material abundance. It is a society where...
8 months ago
In classical Marxism, communism is defined as a society of material abundance. It is a society where goods flow in abundance (“after the productive forces have…increased…all the springs of co-operative wealth flow more abundantly”, Marx, Critique of the Gotha Program
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Highlights From Free Drawing by Franz Čižek & Herman Kastner (1925)
The text book Free drawing: a way of teaching drawing based on natural and everyday objects was...
9 months ago
The text book Free drawing: a way of teaching drawing based on natural and everyday objects was illustrated by artist Franz Čižek and edited by Hermann Kastner in 1925. The book features 80 plates of rich ornamental compositions. Franz Čižek – Champion of Creative Art For...
TheCollector
10 Norse Goddesses You Need to Know
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TheCollector
9 Places to Visit Between San Diego and Glacier National Park
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Trying to Understand...
Service to what nation?
Why people should stop talking about conscription.
5 months ago
Why people should stop talking about conscription.
TheCollector
What Are the Nicomachean Ethics?
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TheCollector
What Was the Most Notorious Trial of the 20th Century? 4 Possible Contenders
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African History...
A social history of the Lamu city-state (1370-1885)
Journal of African cities chapter 5
a year ago
Journal of African cities chapter 5
History Today Feed
‘The Undesirables’ by Sarah Wise review
‘The Undesirables’ by Sarah Wise review
JamesHoare
Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:29
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‘The Undesirables’ by Sarah Wise review
JamesHoare
Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:29
TheCollector
John Ruskin: His Key Ideas that Defined an Artistic Era
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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?
TheCollector
A History of the United States Supreme Court
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TheCollector
René Girard on Sacrifice & Violence: Why Does Scapegoating Happen?
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Meet The Orishas: 10 Afrobrazilian Gods and Goddesses
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6 months ago
A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, October 27, 2023 (On Politics in Strategy)
Fireside this week! Next week we’ll finally close out the addenda to the How to Roman Republic 101...
a year ago
Fireside this week! Next week we’ll finally close out the addenda to the How to Roman Republic 101 series with a look at provincial governance, but I don’t think that will be done in time for this week, so I’m throwing a fireside in here in the meantime. That said, I thought it...
TheCollector
Why Is Nicosia the Last Divided Capital of Cyprus?
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TheCollector
The Anarchist Prince: Who was Peter Alekseyevich Kropotkin?
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What’s the History of Gin?
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Patterns in Humanity
Sweden's immigration taboo
Immigration data kept behind closed doors
4 months ago
Immigration data kept behind closed doors
Patterns in Humanity
Man the Hunter
Are our stereotypes about hunter-gatherer societies outdated? Seems not.
a year ago
Are our stereotypes about hunter-gatherer societies outdated? Seems not.
TheCollector
Sutton Hoo: Inside an Early English Ship Burial
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TheCollector
Why Do the British Love Tea so Much?
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TheCollector
King Tut: The Life & Afterlife of the Boy Pharaoh
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Who Was Julian?
Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor
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Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor
TheCollector
10 Historic Small Towns Near Amsterdam That Are as Pretty
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TheCollector
Restored Delacroix Masterpiece Goes Back on Show at Louvre
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Classical Wisdom
How Can We Love Ourselves?
Finding some Aristotelian Self-love, or Philautia...
10 months ago
Finding some Aristotelian Self-love, or Philautia...
TheCollector
What Are the Characteristics of Italian Renaissance Art?
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What Caused the First Opium War in China?
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What Did Averroes Ask Ibn Arabi?
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TheCollector
10 Women Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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Flashbak
Save The Robots: Life At New York’s Best Illegal Nightclub In The 1980s
Save the Robots was an underground after hours club in New York City’s Lower East Side. Deb Diz...
2 months ago
Save the Robots was an underground after hours club in New York City’s Lower East Side. Deb Diz Fearon was living in the building at 25 Avenue B, Manhattan before the ‘Robots’ moved into the basement. “We were the tenants that got kicked out so Save The Robots could move in,” she...
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Fixing Time In 1970s and 80s England: Ian Macdonald Shows Us A Changing World
Ian Macdonald’s black-and-white film photography from the 1970 and 80s shows us children’s at...
3 months ago
Ian Macdonald’s black-and-white film photography from the 1970 and 80s shows us children’s at school, heavy industry, steel works, Redcar blast furnace, Smith’s Dock Shipyard, houseboats and life in Cleveland and Teesside, England. “The blast furnace has a drama and beauty to...
Trying to Understand...
In the Shallows Of The Deep State.
But is there anything there?
a week ago
But is there anything there?
Patterns in Humanity
Race, economics and homicide
Can economic disparities account for racial homicide disparities?
7 months ago
Can economic disparities account for racial homicide disparities?
TheCollector
Who Won? The Competition Between Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
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TheCollector
8 Exotic Birds Driven to Extinction in Modern History
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Open Culture
Hear Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast from 1938: The Original Tale of Mysterious...
A month ago, drones were spotted near Morris County, New Jersey. Since then, reports of further...
4 days ago
A month ago, drones were spotted near Morris County, New Jersey. Since then, reports of further sightings in various locations in the region have been lodged on a daily basis, and anxieties about the origin and purpose of these unidentified flying objects have grown apace. “We...
Flashbak
Beautiful Birds from Isaac Sprague’s Natural History 1839-1842
The images below are watercolour sketches by Isaac Sprague from the 1840s. “Isaac...
a year ago
The images below are watercolour sketches by Isaac Sprague from the 1840s. “Isaac Sprague (1811–1895) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts, and apprenticed with his uncle as a carriage painter. He was a self-taught landscape, botanical and ornithological painter. Sprague served...
Flashbak
Found Vintage Photobooth Pictures
“Collecting the photobooth strip (approximate size 8 inches by 1.5 inches) has been an adventure,”...
4 months ago
“Collecting the photobooth strip (approximate size 8 inches by 1.5 inches) has been an adventure,” says vintage photography collector Robert E. Jackson. “If you see or own an amazing photobooth, you can pretty much figure it used to be part of a 4-pose strip. The individual...
Patterns in Humanity
Racial Homicide Disparities Since 1910
Drawing from uniform crime reports since 1933 and vital statistics since 1910, I document the...
a year ago
Drawing from uniform crime reports since 1933 and vital statistics since 1910, I document the evolution of black-white homicide disparities in the United States since the early 20th century.
TheCollector
What Is the (Delicious) History of Pizza?
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TheCollector
The History of Social Welfare Programs (& Current Debates)
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Flashbak
The Art of Arranging Flowers: A 1960s Guide for Achieving Harmony Through Art and Nature
The Art of Arranging Flowers (1965) by Shozo Sato is a comprehensive guide to the Japanese art of...
2 months ago
The Art of Arranging Flowers (1965) by Shozo Sato is a comprehensive guide to the Japanese art of ikebana. The practice, which roughly translates to “making flowers come alive”, “the way of flowers” or the less poetic “flowers kept alive” uses flora to create specific human...
TheCollector
Which President Was the Only One to Resign from Office?
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Why Is Caligula’s Relationship with the Senate Controversial?
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What Is the Legacy of the Battle of Gettysburg?
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Open Culture
An Illustrator Creates a Kindle for Charles Dickens, Placing 40 Miniature Classics within a Large...
For a design class project, Rachel Walsh, a student at Cardiff School of Art and Design, set out to...
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For a design class project, Rachel Walsh, a student at Cardiff School of Art and Design, set out to explain the concept of a Kindle to Charles Dickens. Recognizing that Dickens, a 19th-century author, wouldn’t understand modern terms like ebooks, downloads or the internet, she...
TheCollector
Why Does Urs Fischer Burn His Sculptures?
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The African Mask: From Worthless to Priceless
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The 3 Greatest Nubian Kings of Egypt
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10 Artworks by Yoko Ono You Should Know
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Who Was Gabriele D’Annunzio?
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History Today Feed
New Year, Old Books
New Year, Old Books
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Tue, 12/17/2024 - 09:14
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New Year, Old Books
JamesHoare
Tue, 12/17/2024 - 09:14
TheCollector
How Did Mesopotamia Become the Cradle of Civilization?
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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
What Was the Relationship Between Cezanne and Zola?
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for April
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
over a year ago
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of April. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Bicycle, released an Uxntal playground. See Varvara riding a...
Trying to Understand...
The Coming Of Neo-Tribalism.
Of honour, gangsters, nomadic tribes and of course identity politics.
6 months ago
Of honour, gangsters, nomadic tribes and of course identity politics.
TheCollector
Patron Saint of Ireland: Who Was St. Patrick?
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Was Alexandre Dumas Black?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
James Joyce and Jewish Philosophy
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James Joyce and Jewish Philosophy
A Collection of...
Collections: Nitpicking Gladiator II, Part II
Last week, we started our nitpicking of Gladiator II (2024) by looking at the problems with the...
a week ago
Last week, we started our nitpicking of Gladiator II (2024) by looking at the problems with the films chronology and its portrayal of the Roman army of the early third century, both in its equipment and in its battle tactics. This week, we’re going to move forward to the main...
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Giorgio Vasari: 11 Facts About The Father of Art History
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The Future of US Elections: Potential Changes and Emerging Issues
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Dreams of Space -...
Collier's Encyclopedia Space Articles (1959)
This is a pamphlet distributed to schools to convince student and teachers to buy their...
a year ago
This is a pamphlet distributed to schools to convince student and teachers to buy their encyclopedia. It was also a nice "free" classroom supplement for teachers trying to teach about the coming space age.
This last essay is actually from 1952, it is a nice...
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
What if Aristotle ran Amazon?
a year ago
What if Aristotle ran Amazon?
Classical Wisdom
What Happens When We Die? And Does That Impact How We Live?
Homer’s Hell: The Afterlife in Greek Mythology
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Homer’s Hell: The Afterlife in Greek Mythology
TheCollector
10 Must-Visit Utah Ghost Towns With a Rich History
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When Did the Korean War Start?
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How Napoleon Redefined French Artillery During the Napoleonic Wars
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3 Key Philosophers on Mass Incarceration
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Trying to Understand...
Everything is (Somewhat) Connected.
But some things are more connected than others.
a year ago
But some things are more connected than others.
TheCollector
Get to Know Claudius Ptolemy & His Geocentric Model of the Universe
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What Are Henri Matisse’s Most Vivid Paintings?
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Paul Cézanne Work Sold by Christie’s
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8 Outstanding Women in the History of Philosophy
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Aristotle’s Poetics: A Brief Overview
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The Great Emu War: When Australians Lost to Flightless Birds
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6 Must-See National Trust Properties in the UK
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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
4 Celtic Hillforts and Oppida from the Iron Age
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TheCollector
What Is Pragmatism? (Philosophy, History, Notable Proponents)
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History Today Feed
Fighting the Home Front’s ‘Enemy Within’
Fighting the Home Front’s ‘Enemy Within’
JamesHoare
Fri, 11/22/2024 - 08:57
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Fighting the Home Front’s ‘Enemy Within’
JamesHoare
Fri, 11/22/2024 - 08:57
History Today Feed
Reforming England’s Divorce Law
Reforming England’s Divorce Law
JamesHoare
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:48
9 months ago
Reforming England’s Divorce Law
JamesHoare
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:48
Dreams of Space -...
Planet Trip (1960)
To continue out journey through this wonderful space quartet by William Nephew and Michael Chester...
a year ago
To continue out journey through this wonderful space quartet by William Nephew and Michael Chester is Planet Trip. The next logical step to them was exploring the solar system. They started with Mars and the books ends with Venus.
Nephew, William and Michael Chester....
Classical Wisdom
The "New" Ancient City
Discovering Kavala...
7 months ago
TheCollector
What’s the Context of Good Friday? From Passover to Crucifixion
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8 months ago
History Today Feed
‘Patria’ by Laurence Blair review
‘Patria’ by Laurence Blair review
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/04/2024 - 11:32
a month ago
‘Patria’ by Laurence Blair review
JamesHoare
Mon, 11/04/2024 - 11:32
Dreams of Space -...
Mole Rocket (1965)
Mole Rocket is a Czechoslovakian children's book about a mole finding a rocket. It is a silly piece...
over a year ago
Mole Rocket is a Czechoslovakian children's book about a mole finding a rocket. It is a silly piece of fiction but since it does have adventuring in a rocket it seemed worth sharing.
Miler. Mole Rocket, 1965.
When the mole crash lands, the rocket breaks apart in...
TheCollector
Dolly Wilde: The Tragic Story of Oscar Wilde’s Niece
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TheCollector
Viking Ship Technology: Daring and Dangerous Innovations
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Res Obscura
Translating Latin demonology manuals with GPT-4 and Claude
At long last, a real-world use case for AI!
a year ago
At long last, a real-world use case for AI!
TheCollector
Jacksonville Confederate Monument Removed
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Wallis Simpson: A Look Beyond Scandal
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Trying to Understand...
L'Étrange défaite: Réalité et réalisme
Another of my essays in French.
a week ago
Another of my essays in French.
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Battle of the Persian Gate: An Achaemenid Thermopylae, 330 BCE
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How Did Philosophy Help Develop Artificial Intelligence?
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7 Key Beliefs and Practices From Hasidic Judaism
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The St Brice’s Day Massacre
The St Brice’s Day Massacre
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The St Brice’s Day Massacre
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Wed, 11/13/2024 - 09:53
A Collection of...
Collections: On the Reign of Alexander III of Macedon, the Great? Part II
This is the second and final part of our look at Alexander III of Macedon (Part I), who you almost...
7 months ago
This is the second and final part of our look at Alexander III of Macedon (Part I), who you almost certainly know as Alexander the Great. Last week, we looked at the sources for Alexander’s life, the historiography (that is, the history-of-the-history) of his modern reception and...
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Iowa Museum Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for March 2024
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
8 months 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
100r.co, added chainplates, knots, washing dishes, receiving mail, updated our notes on diy carbonation system, and refrigeration.
Uxn, added 2 new commands...
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Bruno Latour’s Irreductions: The World as a Network of Relations
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Dido: Queen of Carthage
Doomed Lover of Ancient Myth
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Doomed Lover of Ancient Myth
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Winnie Mandela: Mother of the Nation?
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Akhenaten: 7 Secrets of Egypt’s Heretic Pharaoh
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Wrong Side of...
The War on the Countryside
The Shire must be brought to heel
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The Shire must be brought to heel
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10 Curious Facts About Johnny Cash
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5 of the Most Famous Constructed Languages
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Voices from Chinese Christianity: Between Christ and Confucius
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Flashbak
Painting America’s Great Divide : Horace Pippin And Mr. Prejudice
“The pictures which I have already painted come to me in my mind, and if to me it is a worth while...
9 months ago
“The pictures which I have already painted come to me in my mind, and if to me it is a worth while picture, I paint it” – Horace Pippin Winston Churchill waved his fingers in a V for Victory and the united British went to war against a common enemy. When the United States …...
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Ode to a Grecian Tour
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5 Quotes by Sartre Explained: What These Words Mean for Us Today
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10 Historic Towns in Oregon Worth Visiting
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8 Works of Art & Architecture Commissioned by the Medicis
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What Influenced Mary Shelley to Write Frankenstein?
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How Did People Get Paid in the Pre-Columbian Americas? (Not in Gold)
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Mona Lisa Location Mystery Solved, Geologist Claims
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When and Why Did People Start Using Coins?
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Here Are the 3 Etruscan Kings of Rome (and Lars Porsenna)
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Who Is the Mystery Mummy of Tomb KV55? (4 Theories)
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How Jazz Became a Secret Weapon in Cold War Berlin
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Who Won the Battle of Chancellorsville?
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Summary of changes for January
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 January. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Left, re-wrote documentation, redesigned the UX for...
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J.S. Bach & Sons: The Composer’s Legacy and Family
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Exploring Soviet Brutalism Through 9 Iconic Buildings
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The Life of Lu Xun: Writing on China at a Crossroads
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Encaustic Painting: An Ancient Art Form Explained
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7 of Elsa Schiaparelli’s Greatest Artistic Collaborations
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Dreams of Space -...
Cosmonaut-2 (1964)
Cosmonaut-2 was a Russian pamphlet for older children about Gherman Titov. It has some lovely...
over a year ago
Cosmonaut-2 was a Russian pamphlet for older children about Gherman Titov. It has some lovely illustration about the 2nd manned Russian space launch. At age 25 Titov remains the youngest man to fly in Earth orbit. Vostok 2 was launched on August 6, 1961.
Cosmonaut-2, 1964. 38 p....
Classical Wisdom
Do We Need Passports? Or Borders?
Watch now (23 sec) | Crossing with Radiohead
a year ago
Watch now (23 sec) | Crossing with Radiohead
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Memorial Day Weekend Sale
7 months ago
Memorial Day Weekend Sale
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Why Do the Rastafari Believe That Haile Selassie Was a God?
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Classical Wisdom
What is the Tall Poppy Syndrome?
Is it good, bad or relative?
6 months ago
Is it good, bad or relative?
Hundred Rabbits
a home for pino
We left Shimizu on a sunny morning, pushing off the dock at 6am. Early. We wanted to make sure we'd...
over a year ago
We left Shimizu on a sunny morning, pushing off the dock at 6am. Early. We wanted to make sure we'd arrive at our destination on time. There was 126nm between us and Shima Yacht harbor, a distance we needed to do in part at night. This wasn't ideal. We knew that. Many people...
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The Top 10 Museums to Visit in Madrid
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Why Is Pompeii So Important?
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Why There Is More Than One Reality: Introducing the Pluriverse
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Myths and Metamorphoses
6 months ago
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Gala Dalí: Salvador Dali’s Mysterious Muse
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Greece's Forgotten Legacy
Ancient Mixed Martial Arts?
a year ago
Ancient Mixed Martial Arts?
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David Roberts & Frederick Catherwood: Artists of Ancient Egypt & Maya
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What Are the Best-known Post-Impressionist Paintings?
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Who Was England’s Black Prince?
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Colombian President in Search for a Long-Lost Treasure
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Imperial Chinese Porcelain Bring Novelties to Market
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Edward Longshanks & the Conquest of Wales
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Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Story of Magic & Heartbreak
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What Did the Beat Generation Want?
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The Philosopher Poet: Who Was Lucretius?
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African History...
A complete history of Zeila (Zayla): ca. 800-1885 CE.
Journal of African cities: chapter 14
3 months ago
Journal of African cities: chapter 14
Hidden History
Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie
(A diary in honor of my native state of Pennsylvania, which may or may not decide the outcome of one...
a month ago
(A diary in honor of my native state of Pennsylvania, which may or may not decide the outcome of one of the most consequential US elections in modern history.) The story of a Pennsylvania Dutch classic dessert is as colorful as its unusual name… In 1517, Martin Luther began a...
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10 Great London Theaters Worth Visiting
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Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal
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The Reconstruction Era: Integrating the American South After the Civil War
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Final Call
Class Begins Tomorrow
11 months ago
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A Few Spots Left
Secure Seats for the In Search of Homer Trip
a month ago
Secure Seats for the In Search of Homer Trip
Patterns in Humanity
Recidivism in Norway
Did rehabilitation reforms dramatically reduce Norwegian recidivism?
6 months ago
Did rehabilitation reforms dramatically reduce Norwegian recidivism?
TheCollector
Who Was Vernon Lee?
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When Did Vincent van Gogh Start Painting?
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Helter Skelter: Who Was Charles Manson?
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Was Vincent van Gogh Religious?
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African History...
a brief note on the Intellectual history of Africa
the Jabarti diaspora of North-Eastern Africa.
10 months ago
the Jabarti diaspora of North-Eastern Africa.
TheCollector
Norman Lear’s Collection to Sell at Christie’s
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Who Was Marcus Licinius Crassus, and How Did He Die?
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5 Places Where You Can Enjoy Art in New York City for Free
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The Met Returns Looted “Golden Boy” Statue to Thailand
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Flashbak
Animals Behaving Horribly On Vintage Christmas Cards
The British love for animals is clear in this weird and wonderful collection of Christmas cards...
a year ago
The British love for animals is clear in this weird and wonderful collection of Christmas cards produced during the Victorian era. There are dead birds, massive insects being tortured by small children and any number of humanised animals eating each other, eating people and...
Hundred Rabbits
projects and pain
We arrived in New Zealand with a long scary list of things to fix or replace on Pino. We needed new...
over a year ago
We arrived in New Zealand with a long scary list of things to fix or replace on Pino. We needed new batteries, a new mainsail, a fresh coat of bottom-paint, galley plumbing, new intermediates shrouds, new backstay, new top hatch, new windows, new control cables etc.
'If we can't...
TheCollector
The 8 Largest Cities of the Medieval World
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Maui Native Cultural Center Demolished in Fire
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History Today Feed
How French Was Medieval England?
How French Was Medieval England?
JamesHoare
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 09:36
11 months ago
How French Was Medieval England?
JamesHoare
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 09:36
TheCollector
What Makes a Conflict a World War?
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Who Were the Twelve Disciples & What Happened to Them?
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Can the Real King Arthur Be Identified as Athrwys of Gwent?
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Brother of Jesus: Who Was Saint James?
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5 Inventions That Revolutionized Agriculture
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What Are the Iconographic Elements of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism?
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Dreams of Space -...
Rockets - The Magazine of Space Flight (Feb and Dec 1946)
The Rockets Journal was a post-war publication of the United States Rocket Society. There are...
over a year ago
The Rockets Journal was a post-war publication of the United States Rocket Society. There are several online issues here
https://fanac.org/fanzines/Rockets/
Here is a biography of the controversial editor:
https://www.joshuablubuhs.com/blog/robert-l-farnsworth-as-a-fortean
I...
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Who Were the Landsknechts?
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Unveiling Romeo and Juliet: A Guide to Shakespeare’s Timeless Tragedy
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What Is Anti-Natalism?
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From Wartime Reserve to Pop Culture: What Is the History of ‘Keep Calm and Carry On?’
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6 Demons in Tibetan Buddhism
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Mark di Suvero California Sculpture Listed for Removal
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Top Aces of World War II: 7 Talented Fighter Pilots
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History Today Feed
Bad Omens: When the Astrologers Got it Wrong
Bad Omens: When the Astrologers Got it Wrong
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:44
10 months ago
Bad Omens: When the Astrologers Got it Wrong
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:44
TheCollector
Cricket & Colonialism: A Tale of Imperial Power & Influence
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What Are Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s Top Achievements?
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Closes Its College
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Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: From Nun to Feminist & Literary Icon
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History Today Feed
What Makes Good Historical Fiction?
What Makes Good Historical Fiction?
JamesHoare
Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:18
2 months ago
What Makes Good Historical Fiction?
JamesHoare
Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:18
TheCollector
Unlikely Politics: The History of the World Chess Championship
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The Tripartite Pact: How Were the Axis Powers Created?
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Classical Wisdom
Winged Victory
Art of the Hellenistic Period
a year ago
Art of the Hellenistic Period
TheCollector
How Did Romania Become a Country?
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Why Is the Symbol of Flowers Associated with Femininity?
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What Is Solipsism?
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Flashbak
William Gedney: Watching America At Night (1960-1973)
“Once upon a time there was a pretty fly. He had a pretty wife, this pretty fly. But one day she...
8 months ago
“Once upon a time there was a pretty fly. He had a pretty wife, this pretty fly. But one day she flew away, flew away. She had two pretty children, but one night these two pretty children flew away, flew away, into the sky, into the moon.” – Night of the Hunter, 1955 …...
TheCollector
How to Understand the Book of Revelation: 4 Common Readings
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Artemisia Gentileschi Lost Painting in The U.K.’s Royal Collection
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a year ago
Flashbak
In Your Face: Photographer Shoots Londoners Up Close And Personal
Using the skills he learned as a table tennis champ, Londoner Paul Trevor wandered through the...
7 months ago
Using the skills he learned as a table tennis champ, Londoner Paul Trevor wandered through the city’s financial district and its money markets and Brick Lane market getting in people’s faces. These spontaneous closeups appeared in the book and show In Your Face. Like Mark...
Flashbak
Elliott Erwitt: A Brilliant Photographer Who Took Great Snapshots
“The best things happen when you just happen to be somewhere with a camera” – Elliott Erwitt ...
a year ago
“The best things happen when you just happen to be somewhere with a camera” – Elliott Erwitt Elliott Erwitt died at his home in New York City on 29 November 2023. He leaves us with remarkable archive of fabulous photographs of the great and good, the many places he visited over...
TheCollector
Newell Convers Wyeth Painting: From $4 to $191,000
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a year ago
Trying to Understand...
The Politics of Exhaustion.
And the exhaustion of politics.
5 months ago
And the exhaustion of politics.
TheCollector
7 of the Biggest Palaces Ever Built
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“Horrible” Painting Found in Cellar Could Be $6 Million Picasso
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Global Inequality...
The abolition of paper and the pompous rule of the present
China is considered to have been the first country (civilization) to have created the modern version...
11 months ago
China is considered to have been the first country (civilization) to have created the modern version of paper. Paper is listed as one among the four big Chinese inventions (the other three are compass, gun powder and printing). Perhaps it will be the first country to desinvent...
TheCollector
The Rise & Fall of Hollywood’s Avant-Garde Cinema
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Who Was Winston Churchill? The Dark Side of Britain’s Great Hero
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Northanger Abbey: Jane Austen’s Gothic Parody
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2 months ago
Classical Wisdom
What Government Governs Best?
Is Democracy Still Our Best Bet?
a year ago
Is Democracy Still Our Best Bet?
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
TheCollector
10 Historic Sites to Visit in Los Angeles
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The United States Bill of Rights: History & Overview
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How Has Nan Goldin Addressed LGBTQ+ Narratives in Her Work?
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Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus
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