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Hendrik Verwoerd’s Life & Death: The Architect of Apartheid
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The Japanese phrase kimo-kawaii translates into ‘cute and ugly’. It can be applied to frogs and...
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Fear, Friendship and the Channel Tunnel
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an island to oneself
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Through the Looking Glass with Robert Cumming – Pictures
American artist Robert Cumming (October 7, 1943 – December 16, 2021) appreciated fun. He saw no...
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American artist Robert Cumming (October 7, 1943 – December 16, 2021) appreciated fun. He saw no point in trying to achieve anything else in life. As he put it: “If it’s not fun, there’s no point!” A new book of his conceptual photographs illustrates the point. Above, you can see...
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Art of the Avant-Garde in Soviet Russia : Highlights from the George Costakis Collection
“I was dazzled by the flaming colors in this unknown work, so unlike anything I had seen before.”...
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“I was dazzled by the flaming colors in this unknown work, so unlike anything I had seen before.” – George Costakis These abstract and spellbinding images are from Art of the Avant-Garde in Russia : Selections from the George Costakis Collection, as described in a catalogue of...
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Gottfried Leibniz’s Monadology: Do Souls Exist in Space?
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What Do Bernini’s Borghese Sculptures Represent?
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Hey everyone!
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This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of November.
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Like everybody who has studied Marxism from a relatively young age I encountered many quotes of, or comments on, James Burnham's “The Managerial Revolution”. I was quite familiar with Burnham’s ideas but I have not read the book. I don't think that I would have read it, now in...
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Did Humans and Neanderthals Interbreed?
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Stardust, Fantomah, Big Red McLane and Space Smith. Just some of the superheroes created by American...
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Sufism: Mystical Islam in Africa
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On The Streets of America in the Early 1980s : Relaxing WIth Cigarettes And No AC
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1920s Flappers: An Overview of the Ladies of the Jazz Age
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
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5 Notable Women Who Transformed Latin America
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7 Famous Impressionist Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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How the Athenian Empire Caused Its Own Collapse
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Popular history of Africa before the colonial era often divides the continent’s military systems...
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The Cocaine Consumer’s Handbook, 1976
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Les Soixante-Huitards: The French Student Demonstrations of May 1968
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Italian Artist Unveils Contemporary Version of Stolen Caravaggio
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Who Painted it? Dutch Women Artists and Misattribution
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Memphis Citizens Call for End to New Art Museum
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William S. Burroughs: Love is The Painkiller and Cats Are the Cure
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The Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll from 19th Century Japan
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American Abstract Artist Frank Stella Dies at 87
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Ancient Egyptian Structure Discovered Near Giza Pyramids
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Looking Into Science (1965)
Here is a re-post, with new scans, of one of my most popular series of books. There was a 1965...
over a year ago
Here is a re-post, with new scans, of one of my most popular series of books. There was a 1965 textbook for children call Looking Into Science. They reused the contents in a series of booklets that I would like to share with you. There were a large number of these booklets...
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Edward Hopper & Josephine Nivison: The Troubled Artistic Union
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Oscar Newman Designs For An Atomic City Beneath Manhattan, 1969
In 1969, the Canadian-born American architect Oscar Newman (30 September 1935 – 14 April 2004)...
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In 1969, the Canadian-born American architect Oscar Newman (30 September 1935 – 14 April 2004) designed a nuclear bomb-proof city beneath Manhattan. In a vast spherical space itself created by a series of nuclear explosions, he’d build a city pretty much like the one above, with...
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What Was the Golden Ratio & Did the Greeks Actually Use It?
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Dadaism: 12 Iconic Artworks From The Dada Art Movement
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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and the Making of Stars
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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and the Making of Stars
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What Is Love? Erich Fromm’s Take
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Paul Feyerabend: How Should Science Ideally Be?
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Curator Rediscovers Ancient Caligula Bust in England
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Cassandra: Princess of Troy, Cursed Prophetess, Tragic Prisoner
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Who Is Theatrical Artist Augusto Boal?
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Top 10 Plays by William Shakespeare
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5 Autobiographical Paintings by Frida Kahlo
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Mole Rocket (1965)
Mole Rocket is a Czechoslovakian children's book about a mole finding a rocket. It is a silly piece...
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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...
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What is Modernity?
What is Modernity?
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plus; the African presence in Japan (1543-1639)
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What Are the Main Themes of Modern Essentialism?
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The Federalist Papers: History & Summary
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Who Was Origen of Alexandria?
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Ireland and Palestine: United by Partition?
Ireland and Palestine: United by Partition?
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Ireland and Palestine: United by Partition?
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The Greatest Writer of Greek Tragedy?
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The First Punic War: A Clash of Cultures
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How Did Romania Become a Country?
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Forgotten Sandro Botticelli Piece Seized by Italian Authorities
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British-Controlled Mandatory Palestine (1920–1948): A History
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Bacon and Monet Landscapes to Lead Christie’s Evening Sale
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The Great Wall of Amazonian Pictographs Nobody Knows About
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Mansa Musa and the royal pilgrimage tradition of west Africa: 11th-18th century
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Why Africa's caravans of gold stopped travelling to Arabia.
A Collection of...
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Coming off of some of the discussion of Gladiator II (I, II), this week I want to discuss the place of ‘bread and circuses’ in the narrative of Roman decadence and decline. This is one of those phrases which long ago entered the standard lexicon, but which gets used and...
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13 English Words with Greek Origins
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‘Age of Wolf and Wind’ by Davide Zori review
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Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:27
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The 3 Greatest Nubian Kings of Egypt
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The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II
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Constantine Replica Statue Lands in Rome
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What Is the Correspondence Theory of Truth?
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Edie Sedgwick: Who Was Andy Warhol’s Protégé Starlet?
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Yayoi Kusama Debuts New Infinity Room in Australia Retrospective
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Henri Van Der Stok’s Zodiac Stars And Gods
Dutch artist Henri van der Stok (1870-1946) was born in Indonesia and settled in the Hague, where he...
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Dutch artist Henri van der Stok (1870-1946) was born in Indonesia and settled in the Hague, where he was a member of the city’s Pulchri Studio. He created these brilliant woodcuts of planetary gods and zodiac signs. As John Couthlart notes, van der Stok’s work trails that of...
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7 Breathtaking Paintings Inspired by Shakespeare’s Plays
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Thomas Gainsborough: 7 Facts You Need to Know
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The World’s Most Prestigious Art Fairs (By Continent/Region)
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6 Assassinations That Changed History
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Symbolism and Identity in Northern Renaissance Portraiture
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Aristotle on Friendship
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The Battle of Grunwald: A Gamechanger for Eastern Europe
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10 Presidents Who Changed the US
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13 Surprising Facts About William Shakespeare
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Why Read Modern Books?
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Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
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Last Chance
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Historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange Catches Fire
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Siege of Yorktown: The Final Battle of the American Revolution
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‘Disputing Disaster’ by Perry Anderson review
‘Disputing Disaster’ by Perry Anderson review
JamesHoare
Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:26
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‘Disputing Disaster’ by Perry Anderson review
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What Does it Mean to Break the Fourth Wall?
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The Musée d’Orsay Held An Immersive Van Gogh Show
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The Meroitic script and the documents of ancient Kush (ca. 300BC-450CE)
The Meroitic writing system of the kingdom of Kush is one of the best-known, yet most enigmatic...
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The Meroitic writing system of the kingdom of Kush is one of the best-known, yet most enigmatic scripts of the ancient world.
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Who Were the 43 Group?
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The Mexican Escape of European Surrealists During World War II
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We are lost in a haunted wood.
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The Myth of the Minotaur
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Journey Into the Labyrinth
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Trees at Night: Art Young’s Haunting Silhouettes, 1927
“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands...
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“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands in the way. As a man is, so he sees.” – William Blake Arthur Henry Young – better known as Art Young (January 14, 1866–December 29, 1943) – saw humanity in the … Continue...
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Who Were the 4 Key Players of the Risorgimento?
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How the CCP is Closing China
How the CCP is Closing China
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Mon, 05/13/2024 - 10:47
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How the CCP is Closing China
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6 Micronations You Should Know
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Adolf Hitler in WWII: The Last 6 Years of His Life
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4 Key Characteristics of Symbolist Art
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Browse A Fabulous Archive of England’s North-West (1885 – 1970)
From 1885 to the 1970s, Edward Sankey and his sons, Raymond and Eric Sankey, photographed the...
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From 1885 to the 1970s, Edward Sankey and his sons, Raymond and Eric Sankey, photographed the north-west of England. Based at their studio on Duke Street, in Barrow-in-Furness, they captured everyday and extraordinary events. Their archive of more than 10,000 photographs is now...
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A Brief History of Chile
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Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
JamesHoare
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Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
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Napoleon’s Hundred Days: The French Emperor’s Brief Return to Power
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10 Van Gogh Paintings You Should Know
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Patterns in Humanity
Global crime
How do crime rates vary around the world? And how reliable is the data?
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How do crime rates vary around the world? And how reliable is the data?
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The First Stoic
Zeno of Citium
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Wrong Side of...
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Wrong Side of History Newsletter #58
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Famous Architects Dress as Their Famous New York City Buildings (1931)
On January 13, 1931, the Society of Beaux-Arts Architects held a ball at the Hotel Astor in New York...
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On January 13, 1931, the Society of Beaux-Arts Architects held a ball at the Hotel Astor in New York City. According to an advertisement for the event, anyone who paid $15 per ticket (big money during the Depression) could see a “hilarious modern art exhibition” and things...
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How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome
How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome
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Fri, 10/25/2024 - 12:22
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How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome
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Africa and Europe during the age of mutual exploration: a Swahili traveler's description of 19th...
The late modern period that began in the early 19th century was the height of mutual exploration on...
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The late modern period that began in the early 19th century was the height of mutual exploration on a global scale in which African travelers were active agents.
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Getty Map Sold by Christie’s
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L’Anse aux Meadows: The Viking Settlement of North America
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Plato Vs Aristotle
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Discordianism: 4 Facts about the Bizarre Religious System
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Marina Abramović Leads 7-Minute Silence at Glastonbury Festival
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Patterns in Humanity
The Effects of Immigration in Denmark
First, I briefly summarize statistics on the fiscal impact of immigration in Denmark, taken from an...
a year ago
First, I briefly summarize statistics on the fiscal impact of immigration in Denmark, taken from an official government report.
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Does FREE WILL Exist?
And if not, what are the consequences?
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And if not, what are the consequences?
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5 Iconic Photographs by Ansel Adams
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Did Nietzsche Hate Christianity?
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Rococo Art & Architecture: Definition, Characteristics, Artists
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Arthur Rackham’s Fantastic Illustrations for The Tempest, 1926
Full fathom five thy father lies Of his bones are coral made: Those are pearls that were his eyes:...
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Full fathom five thy father lies Of his bones are coral made: Those are pearls that were his eyes: Nothing of him that doth fade, But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange. – William Shakespeare, The Tempest, illustrated by Arthur Rackham 1926 Arthur...
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Signed Dalí Prints Worth Thousands Found in London Garage
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10 South American Artists You Should Know
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The Elgin Marbles: 5 of the Parthenon’s Incredible Sculptures
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The Prophecies of Merlin
The Prophecies of Merlin
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:22
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The Prophecies of Merlin
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Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:22
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Who Was Michel Foucault? Power, Knowledge, and Legacy
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10 Must-Visit Historic Small Towns in the Adirondacks
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Moving Past Apartheid?
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5 Iconic Quotes by the Duke of Wellington
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A Fabulous Collection of Antique Espresso Coffee Machines
“I saw an ‘historical’ espresso machine for the first time in Arezzo in 1988 whilst visiting the...
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“I saw an ‘historical’ espresso machine for the first time in Arezzo in 1988 whilst visiting the oldest antiques market in Italy,” says collector Enrico Maltoni. His interest in antique espresso coffee makers became a labour of love means. He’s written extensively on the subject...
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5 Timeless Financial Tips from Greek and Roman Philosophers
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Sequoyah: The Man Who Created the Cherokee Written Language
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New Roman Frescoes Discovered at Pompeii
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4,000-Year-Old Temple and Theater Discovered in Peru
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Hannah Arendt’s The Human Condition: What is an Active Life?
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon With Illustrations by Kay Nielsen, 1914
Kay Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator best known for his work for...
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Kay Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator best known for his work for Disney, for whom he contributed many story sketches and illustrations, not least the nightmarish, eerie and delicate Bald Mountain scenes for the animated movie Fantasia (1940). But...
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The Strange Story of How Greece Joined the Entente in WWI
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How Has Gandhi Influenced Indian History Since His Death?
How Has Gandhi Influenced Indian History Since His Death?
j.hoare
Thu, 01/04/2024 - 09:36
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How Has Gandhi Influenced Indian History Since His Death?
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Thu, 01/04/2024 - 09:36
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Phillips 2023 Sales Dropped Down 15 Percent from 2022
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What Was Dante’s Political Philosophy?
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How Did the Seasons Get Their Names?
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Charles Green Shaw’s Cocktail Book of Rhymed Recipes – c. 1920s
“Art, since its inception has never depended upon realism. Why, one cannot help wondering, should it...
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“Art, since its inception has never depended upon realism. Why, one cannot help wondering, should it begin now? – Charles Green Shaw This great little book created by Charles Green Shaw (May 1, 1892 – April 2, 1974) in the late 1920s or early 1930s (given the styling, it’s a...
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Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
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Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:26
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Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
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England’s Medieval Angevin Empire Explained
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Photographer Photobombs Families In Their Homes (1973)
For his series Met mijn gezin (With My Family), made in 1973, Dutch photographer Hans Eijkelboom...
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For his series Met mijn gezin (With My Family), made in 1973, Dutch photographer Hans Eijkelboom rang the doorbells of strangers’ houses. Having waited the man of the house to leave, Eijkelboom would ask the woman who answered the door to pose in a family portrait with him in the...
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How to Read Renaissance Maps (7 Tips)
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Ancient Town Beneath London’s National Gallery Revealed
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The American Patriot War: “The Americans Are Coming!”
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‘Judgement at Tokyo’ by Gary J. Bass review
‘Judgement at Tokyo’ by Gary J. Bass review
JamesHoare
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 11:07
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‘Judgement at Tokyo’ by Gary J. Bass review
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Last Chance: The Essential Greeks
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10 Historic Towns in Oregon Worth Visiting
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Who Were the Most Influential People of the British Empire?
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Have they any idea what they are talking about?
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How The Charlie Brown Christmas Special Got Jazz And Came Alive
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“We’re living in times where so much is done to manipulate us. And things last for, what, a news cycle? A few minutes? This [album] is something that’s lasted 50 years. And not only lasted, but grown … I think there’s just a humanness” — Jerry Granelli, drummer with the Vince...
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Is Oedipus Rex the Mother of All Drama?
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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.
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Who Assassinated Julius Caesar?
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An Art-lover’s Guide to Buenos Aires
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Shaka Zulu: The Life of Africa’s Legendary Warrior King
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Volva: What Was the Role of Witches in the Viking World?
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Neanderthal Nonsense: Debunking Myths About Our Ancient Cousins
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The 5 Most Ridiculous Ways the CIA Tried & Failed to Kill Fidel Castro
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Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily
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Why the Organ Split the Church
Why the Organ Split the Church
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Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:05
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Why the Organ Split the Church
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Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:05
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The Problem with Catholic Popes: Linus and the Petrine Succession
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Battle of the Hydaspes, 326 BCE: Alexander vs. Porus in India
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