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Siege of the Sogdian Rock, 327 BCE: Alexander’s Winged Men
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Huacas and Apus: Sacred Landscapes of the Inca
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20 Roman Emperors Who Defined Ancient Rome
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The Story of Billy Sipple: The Price of Heroism
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The Great Emu War: When Australians Lost to Flightless Birds
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Dreams of Space -...
Gumby and Pokey Coloring Book (1966)
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Since part of this blog is reliving the joys of my childhood I need to talk about Gumby and Pokey. Gumby was a television show for children that ran (at least for me) from 1953-1969. It was stop-motion animated adventures of two figure made of "clay." It was a highlight of my...
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Rome's Worst General?
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And the Mystery of the Cursed Gold
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10 Famous Saints Associated With Christmas
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5 Quotes by Locke Explained
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Another Of My Essays In French
And some odds and ends.
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Getting our events straight...
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Velázquez Portrait of Spanish Queen Pulled by Sotheby’s
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Eastern Enchantment: The Impact of the Arabian Nights on the West
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Does FIRST Matter Most?
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Or who holds it longest? Or most recently?
TheCollector
Who Are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
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US President or American Caesar?
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The Impact of Sigmund Freud’s Theories on Art
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Xerxes the Great
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Three LA Museums Jointly Acquire Collection of Local Art
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Hidden History
The Last Day of World War One
At 5am on November 11, 1918, the French, British, American and German representatives signed the...
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At 5am on November 11, 1918, the French, British, American and German representatives signed the armistice treaty that formally ended hostilities in the First World War. Under the terms of the Armistice, the war would officially end at 11am that day. All the troops in the...
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Samnite Wars: How Rome Conquered the Samnites (History & Aftermath)
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Global Inequality...
The end of the great order under the Heaven
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Anne Brontë: The First Feminist Novelist?
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The Young British Artist Movement (YBA): 10 Famous Artworks You Should Know
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The Trevi Fountain: Inside the History of Rome’s Iconic Tourist Site
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How to Rescue the Reputation of the Nasty Normans
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Why Did Damien Hirst Build a Pharmacy?
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6 Things You Should Know about Sculptor Augusta Savage
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Trying to Understand...
Books To Help Us Understand The World?
Well, a few, anyway. And a bit.
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Well, a few, anyway. And a bit.
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8 Women Artists Who Were Inspired by Conceptual Art
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Flashbak
Writing Templates From A Beautiful German Printing Book, c. 1880
Created by Peter Federmann, these writing templates were for painters, stonemasons, architects and...
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Created by Peter Federmann, these writing templates were for painters, stonemasons, architects and drawing schools. They were printed and published by J. Veith of Karlsruhe, Germany around 1880 as ‘Schriften Vorlagen zum Praktischen Gebrauche für Maler, Steinhauer, Architecten...
Trying to Understand...
Don't Confuse Me With Facts.
They know what they think.
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They know what they think.
TheCollector
Volva: What Was the Role of Witches in the Viking World?
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A Rediscovered Guercino Painting on View in Paris
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Who Were the Top Allied Commanders of World War II?
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Heracles and the Erymanthian Boar: The Hero’s Fourth Labor
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László Moholy-Nagy: Art from the Epoch of the Modernist Experiment
László Moholy-Nagy (July 20, 1895 – November 24, 1946) was a Jewish Hungarian poet, painter and...
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László Moholy-Nagy (July 20, 1895 – November 24, 1946) was a Jewish Hungarian poet, painter and photographer before he became the major proselytiser of the new avant-garde vision at the Bauhaus school, where has taught as a professor and succeeded is working across disciplines. ...
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On Seneca: Anger, Fear, and Sadness
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Moe’s Photos of Jacob Riis House On New York City’s Lower East Side 1977-1983
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In 1977, Moe a resident of the Jacob Riis Houses decided to capture his neighborhood from East 10th Street to East 12th Street on Avenue D, Lower East Side, New York City, writes Efrain ‘Kid Love’ Rodriguez. The Summer was hot, the Son of Sam was terrorizing the streets of New...
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Joseph Kony & the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda
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Hitler’s Health Issues & Medical Ailments: 8 Facts
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Dr Alun Withey
The ‘Celebrated Inventions’ of Alexander Ross.
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One thing that has continually fascinated me throughout all of my research on medical practitioners, barbers and retailers in the long eighteenth century, is the extent of what historians call ‘occupational diversity’. Rather than having one occupation, people might have...
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Tolkien and the Classics
Plato, Cicero... Bilbo?
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1950s American Culture: Suburbia, the American Dream, & Inequality
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Banksy’s Latest Artwork Is a Goat on a Ledge in London
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Who Were the Top Axis Commanders of World War II?
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Overcoming Bias
Tension-Filled Black Holes
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Who Invented the Refrigerator?
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The Red Army Choir: A History of Russian Soft Power
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5 Transformative Leaders That Shaped British History
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How George Washington Used the Fabian Strategy During the Revolution
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A Collection of...
Collections: How Many People? Ancient Demography
One of the first questions anyone asks about past societies is, ‘how many people were there?’ It is...
a year ago
One of the first questions anyone asks about past societies is, ‘how many people were there?’ It is one of those basic bits of information and generally speaking those of us who teach these societies are usually prepared with an estimate to answer the question. But what we often...
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Weekend Roundup
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African History...
a brief note on the Intellectual history of Africa
the Jabarti diaspora of North-Eastern Africa.
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the Jabarti diaspora of North-Eastern Africa.
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Quetzalcoatl: The Feathered Serpent’s Myth & History
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Possible ‘Salvator Mundi’ Location and Exhibition Plans Revealed
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What Role Did Women Play in World War II?
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The Election That Caused the Boer War
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Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:19
TheCollector
Why Did Shakespeare Write Macbeth?
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Flashbak
British Artist Finds An Incredible Album Of Found Photos
Seeking vintage photographs as a source of inspiration for her work, British artist Emily Loveridge...
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Seeking vintage photographs as a source of inspiration for her work, British artist Emily Loveridge came upon this album of pictures. “I find images that resonate with me and then with that I try to bring their characters to life in my work,” she tells us. “I bought the slides on...
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The Mother Goddess of Rome
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And Her Controversial Religion
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Philosophy of War: 3 Influential Theorists
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Who Won the Battle of Chickamauga?
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How Did Emperor Nero’s Reign End?
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African History...
A history of the Rozvi kingdom (1680-1830)
From Changamire's expulsion of the Portuguese to the ruined cities of Zimbabwe.
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From Changamire's expulsion of the Portuguese to the ruined cities of Zimbabwe.
TheCollector
Helter Skelter: Who Was Charles Manson?
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Who Is the Archangel Michael? Analyzing an Angel
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Flashbak
Vintage T-Shirt Slogans To Offend And Amuse
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When we first hailed the glorious 1970s T-Shirt, you wrote in wanting to know if those iron-on-transfers were still available, like the ones sold in magazines that told us to Nuke the Whales. Retro is all the rage, as is what when Malcolm McLaren was repackaging Chucky Berry on a...
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5 Famous Women Still-Life Painters
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Res Obscura
A very deep history of Halloween
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Or, how far back can historical analysis take us?
TheCollector
6 Themes That Define Nan Goldin’s Photography
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6 Eco-Friendly Designs of Thomas Heatherwick
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Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE): Alexander’s Achaemenid Armageddon
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What Is Skepticism? (A Philosophical Approach)
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African History...
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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How Did the Industrial Revolution Transform Social Structures?
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Open Culture
99-Year-Old Dick Van Dyke Sings & Dances in a Touching New Coldplay Video, Directed by Spike Jonze
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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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On 17th century "cocaine"
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A new analysis of mummified brains pushes back the timeline for the globalization of coca
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Queen Victoria’s Stalker
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Queen Victoria’s Stalker
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4 Key Techniques of 20th-Century Photography
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Ron’s Place Becomes First Outsider Art with Listed Status in England
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Dreams of Space -...
Beyond Mars (1960)
Here is the last book in the "space quartet", Beyond Mars. It takes a large survey of the next steps...
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Here is the last book in the "space quartet", Beyond Mars. It takes a large survey of the next steps in space including: solar sailing, travel to Saturn via long distance trips to the outer solar system, multi-year hibernation travel, hydroponics, and visiting other solar...
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5 Famous Black Mexicans
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The Strange Story of How Greece Joined the Entente in WWI
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3 Key Philosophers on Mass Incarceration
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Italian Government Bans Loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art
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TheCollector Interviews Contemporary Artist Toni Mauersberg
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8 Women Artists You Should Check Out in London’s National Gallery
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7 Unusual Writing Systems From Around the World & How They Developed
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Global Inequality...
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On E. H. Carr's "The twenty years' crisis 1919-39"
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Nasu, implemented a way to shift multiple tiles at once, and...
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How to Explore the Galapagos Islands for Its Natural Wonders
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7 Lost Books of the Christian Bible: What Were They About?
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First Major Survey of Georgia O’Keeffe Cityscapes Opens June 2
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Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IVa: Philip V
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This is the first part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb) look at why the thing to use to beat a Macedonian sarisa phalanx is, in fact, a Roman legion in the third and second century BC. Last time, we finished our look at the third-century...
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A Brief History of Collecting Art
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Why Did the Oracle of Delphi Call Socrates the Wisest Man?
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The Many Faces of King David: Warrior, Poet, Adulterer
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Marilyn Monroe: The Fascinating Life of a Pop Icon
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5 Great Reads by Charles Dickens
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The ERR: How the Nazis Plundered France’s Priceless Art
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HEMA: The Modern Study of Historical European Martial Arts
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John Ruskin: His Key Ideas that Defined an Artistic Era
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The Origins of the Democratic Party: A Comprehensive Guide
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What Is the Jungian Journey of Individuation?
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10 Palazzos (Palaces) in Venice You Must Visit
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The Horny Monkey And A Nose Pick: Humorous Japanese Postcards by Kokkei Shinbun Sha – 1907-1909
The postcard above is over an ‘Amorous Monkey (Iroke zaru)’ attempting to undress a Japanese woman...
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The postcard above is over an ‘Amorous Monkey (Iroke zaru)’ attempting to undress a Japanese woman against her will. It’s an unusual tableaux. But then a lot about Japanese portrayals of sex is unfamiliar to all but the most adventurous Westerner (this Japanese sex guide and rope...
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Action! 4 Films Inspired by History’s Natural Disasters
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Disappointing Results for Long Museum’s Sale at Sotheby’s
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German Art Collector Loses Ancient Egyptian Mask
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What Are the 5 Greatest Protest Songs of the 20th Century?
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Hidden History
The Albuquerque “Broken Arrow” Nuclear Accident
In 1957, a B-36 nuclear bomber accidentally dropped a Mark 17 hydrogen bomb while landing at...
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What is Appalachian Culture?
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History Today Feed
The Extraordinary Rise and Inexplicable Decline of Lit & Phils
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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 08:00
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What Is the Symbolism in Whitman’s Leaves of Grass?
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What Is Platonic Love in Simple Words?
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‘One Fine Day’ and ‘Imperial Island’ review
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How Carl Jung Revolutionized Psychology: Into the Shadow-Land
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10 Historic Small Towns in Florida for Your Bucket List
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Was Mark Twain Really a Confederate?
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Lord Balfour’s Portrait Slashed by Pro-Palestine Activists
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The First Provenance Research Head at the Met
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African History...
State and society in southern Ethiopia: the Oromo kingdom of Jimma (ca. 1830-1932)
Modern Ethiopia is a diverse country comprised of many communities and languages, each with its...
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Modern Ethiopia is a diverse country comprised of many communities and languages, each with its history and contribution to the country's cultural heritage. While Ethiopian historiography is often focused on the historical developments in the northern regions of the country, some...
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Why Is the Ship of Theseus Paradox Still Relevant Today?
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6 Lesser-Known Strange Ancient Olympic Sports
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Have You Heard of These 5 Unusual Musical Instruments?
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New Pompeii Excavations Reveal Decorated “Tiny House”
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Petticoat Alley: London’s Forgotten Women’s Clubs
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The AIDS Epidemic: A Heartbreaking Story
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Who Are the Major Prophets in the Bible?
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Looted Van Gogh Artwork Retrieved in Ikea Sack
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4 Amazing Women From History You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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Did Jesus Teach Stoic Philosophy?
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Bull of Nimrud Replica Goes Back to Iraq
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Hundred Rabbits
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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 December. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Grimgrains, published a tofu from soy flour recipe, and reduced...
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The Ballad of the Inquisition’s Greatest Witch Trial
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Thu, 10/17/2024 - 08:56
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Thu, 10/17/2024 - 08:56
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Was War Really Necessary? Law and the July Crisis
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7 Facts About Mountain Man Jim Bridger
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over a year ago
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Christian Ethics vs Secular Ethics: What’s the Difference?
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Alive! The Incredible Story of Hugh Glass
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What Were the Religious Beliefs of Hans Holbein the Younger?
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African History...
Mansa Musa and the royal pilgrimage tradition of west Africa: 11th-18th century
Why Africa's caravans of gold stopped travelling to Arabia.
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Why Africa's caravans of gold stopped travelling to Arabia.
TheCollector
When Did Vincent van Gogh Start Painting?
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The Female Detectives of Victorian Britain
The Female Detectives of Victorian Britain
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Dreams of Space -...
Wonders of Space Travel (1954)
I have not blogged about this pamphlet since 2010 so here is a more complete scan. Wonders of Space...
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I have not blogged about this pamphlet since 2010 so here is a more complete scan. Wonders of Space Travel was a pamphlet that came enclosed in the May 8th issue of Lion Weekly (#116) in 1954.
Lion Weekly was a magazine for children with comics and stories. (from Wikipedia...
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8 Historical Places to Visit in Devon
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Hitler’s Inner Circle: The 7 Most Powerful Figures in the Third Reich
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Why Did Remedios Varo Paint So Many Self-Portraits?
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10 Historical Facts About London You Might Not Know
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3 Beautiful Places in the North of England Tourists Tend to Neglect
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The History of Chocolate: A Treat with a Dark Side?
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Cyberattacks Hits Museums and Causes Online Collections Drop
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“Singular” Spanish Painting Reappears After Vanishing in 1890
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Self-representation in African art: the wall paintings of medieval Nubia. (ca. 700-1400)
an African portrait of an African society
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an African portrait of an African society
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Who Were the Wright Brothers?
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How Did Muscovy Become Russia?
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Two Colonizers in South Africa: The British vs. The Dutch
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Stanley Kubrick’s Photos of Chicago (Volume 2), 1949
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How Did Solomon’s Temple Influence Worship?
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Winged Victory
Art of the Hellenistic Period
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Art of the Hellenistic Period
Patterns in Humanity
Where parents make a difference
Where is the shared environment effect larger than zero?
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Where is the shared environment effect larger than zero?
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The Coming Of Neo-Tribalism.
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