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The passing of every old man or woman means the passing of some tradition, some knowledge of sacred...
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The passing of every old man or woman means the passing of some tradition, some knowledge of sacred rites possessed by no other… Consequently the information that is to be gathered, for the benefit of future generations, respecting the mode of life of one of the great races of...
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My ‘Homeric Retching’: Vladimir Nabokov’s Letter To His Wife About A Nasty Bout of Food Poisoning
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“Exactly at 2:30, I suddenly felt an urge to vomit, had barely time to run outside — and there it began…” – Vladimir Nabokov to his wife Vera Among Vladimir Nabokov’s love letters to his wife published in Letters to Véra, a wonderful book that takes us behind the scenes of...
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4 Most Famous Alien Abduction Claims
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What Countries Joined the Axis Powers?
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Art Basel 2024 Opens to the Public: Here Are Some of Its Highlights
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An American Revolution Drawing Found in a NY Apartment
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4 Places You Must See in Delhi (If You Love Art & History)
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New British Museum Book Brings Egyptian Pharaohs to Life
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Britain’s First Milk Bar Opens
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What Was the Religion of the Ancient Phoenicians and Carthaginians?
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Adolf Hitler: The Life of One of the Most Reviled & Notorious Humans
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What Is the (Delicious) History of Pizza?
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Who Was Eusebius?
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Hell in the Bible: Eternal Damnation vs. Annihilationism
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10 Lesser-Known Greek Gods & Goddesses
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I’m Not a Look-Alike: François Brunelle’s Doppelgänger Photos
doppelganger (n.) Wraith. literally: double-goer. Apparition of a living person, 1826 (from 1824 as...
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doppelganger (n.) Wraith. literally: double-goer. Apparition of a living person, 1826 (from 1824 as a German word in English). – OED We are more alike than many of us hope. Photographer François Brunelle has spent years tracking down real-life doppelgängers — people who are...
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The Darien Scheme: Scotland’s Unsuccessful Settlement in the Americas
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‘Spice’ by Roger Crowley review
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10 Extraordinary Symbolist Artists: From Munch to Moreau
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“I Am Because We Are”: Introducing Ubuntu Philosophy
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What Are the Best Museums in Trieste, Italy?
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8 Outstanding Women in the History of Philosophy
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Discordianism: 4 Facts about the Bizarre Religious System
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Collections: How to Roman Republic, Part IV: The Senate
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This is the the fourth part of our our planned five part series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb, IIIc) on the structure of the Roman Republic during the third and second centuries, the ‘Middle’ Republic.’ Over the last few posts we looked at the role of Roman magistrates who carried out a...
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Fernando’s Story – The life And Times of A Boy Growing Up In NYC’s East Village in the 1970s
In the mid-1970s, Rich Allen began taking pictures of children playing truant and messing about in...
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In the mid-1970s, Rich Allen began taking pictures of children playing truant and messing about in the empty lot a New York City’s 76 E. 3rd St. The Hell’s Angels lived directly across the street. They wanted the lot for themselves. (You can read more about that here.) One of the...
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What Are the Seven Wonders of the Natural World?
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Napoleon’s 5 Greatest Marshals: The Best of the Best
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Archangels of the Apocrypha: Here’s What You Need to Know
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What is TIME? And Dates?
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5 Fascinating Maps that Show Our Evolving Understanding of the World
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First Nations of the Canadian Subarctic: A Brief History
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What Are the Earliest Manuscripts of the New Testament?
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What Is an Antipope?
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How Did Astrology and the Zodiac Differ Between Ancient Cultures?
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What Is the Suspense Paradox in the Philosophy of Film?
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The Controversial Story of Scientology: Paying for Religion?
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Battle of the Hydaspes, 326 BCE: Alexander vs. Porus in India
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Let's Hear It For The "Underlying Causes."
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Red Herring: Moments in Films That Leave You Shocked
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Cyberattacks Hits Museums and Causes Online Collections Drop
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11 Shocking Facts About the Black Dahlia Case
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Why Did Lot Sacrifice His Daughters? (4 Possible Justifications)
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Who Won the Battle of Gettysburg?
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48 Hours In The Life of Andy Warhol, 1981
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In spring of 1981, Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was setting up Myths, a portfolio of ten screenprints featuring fictional characters: The Star (Greta Garbo in her titular role in the 1931 film Mata Hari), Uncle Sam, The Witch (Margaret Hamilton, star of the...
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The Surprising Alliances Between the Britons and the Anglo-Saxons
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Two New York Museums Face Climate Protests
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This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of December.
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How Did Caligula Rise to Power in the Roman Empire?
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Place of Gold: The Complex Story of Johannesburg
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The Death of Caspar Hauser
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What Was the Berlin Conference?
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What Are the Most Difficult Languages to Learn?
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Where Are the Best Travel Destinations for Shakespeare Fans?
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Baruch Spinoza’s Political Philosophy: Rights & Normativity
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How Iran Won the West
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6 Themes That Define Nan Goldin’s Photography
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When Did Britain’s Age of Deference End – and Why?
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Johnny Cash: A Bio of Country Ballads & Boisterous Song
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The Walls of Jericho: Biblical Truth or Historical Propaganda?
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Discover the Lost Culture of San Agustín in Colombia
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7 Lost Books of the Christian Bible: What Were They About?
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Can Stoicism Improve Personal and Professional Relationships?
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Mexico City
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Which President Was the Only One to Resign from Office?
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Bim-Bom: How a Soviet Clown Duo Defied the Soviets
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‘Theoderic the Great’ by Hans-Ulrich Wiemer review
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‘Theoderic the Great’ by Hans-Ulrich Wiemer review
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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 July. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
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Working in Ancient Egypt: 5 Interesting Professions
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Yes, it’s true – I’ve finally joined the 21st century and decided to try something new. I am still only setting things up, so please be patient with the extremely cheesy and clunky vids as I try to work out what I’m doing! I’ve only got a couple of videos up at the moment too, …...
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What Is Solipsism?
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Overcoming Bias
Prioritizing Concrete Proposals
I think often about the non-immediate future, and wonder how to best allocate effort to make that...
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I think often about the non-immediate future, and wonder how to best allocate effort to make that future better. And the first steps in this process are often to identify interesting classes of scenarios, and then estimate their desirability, chances, and ease of influence.
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Aristotle on Luck
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West Virginia Bill to Prosecute Museums for “Obscene” Artifacts?
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The Inuit and the Canadian Arctic: A Brief History
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Candles and Kalshnikovs.
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Would You Kill the Fat Man?
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Fireside this week! I have just finished up a draft of a chapter (to be in one of those multi-multi-author companion volumes) on how video games (particularly more abstract simulation games) depict the ancient world. Writing that chapter led me to reengage with ancient city...
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Martin Luther vs. John Calvin: The French vs the German Reformation
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7 Famous Dutch Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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The Major Battle of the American Revolution That Never Happened
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Why Visit Northumberland? : Britain’s Historic Hidden Gem
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Antinous: The Tragic Life of Emperor Hadrian’s Lover
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