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5 Quotes by Locke Explained
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Overcoming Bias
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The Paradox of Fiction: Is it Irrational to be Moved by Fiction?
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9 Inventions We Owe to the Ancients
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TheCollector
Liberalism, Democracy, and Pragmatism in John Dewey’s Philosophy
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The Obligatory End-of-Year Essay.
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Dreams of Space -...
The Moon Christmas Coloring Book (1970)
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Painting The Celestial Afterglow after Krakatoa, 1888
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Naturalism, Realism, and Impressionism: Three Movements Explained
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From Anya, Joel and Frida
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5 Tips on How to Approach Conceptual Art
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What Are Emblemata in Art and Literature?
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Dreams of Space -...
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Cosmonaut-2, 1964. 38 p....
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Who Was African American Lawman Bass Reeves?
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African History...
a brief note on the history of indigenous and foreign religions in African history, and the Kimpasi...
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How Did Nero Become the Emperor of Rome?
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Theodor Morell: Hitler’s Particularly Odious Physician
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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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A Roman Sarcophagus Discovered by French Archaeologists
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Astrology in Ancient Rome: A Brief Overview
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A Collection of...
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Hey, folks. Another Fireside this week! I had hoped to have the science fiction body armor post...
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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 during the month of...
a month ago
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of October.
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The Last Testaments of Richard II and Henry IV
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What Is the Meaning of Utopia?
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How Did George Orwell’s Life Influence his Literature?
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How Did the Babylonian Exile Shape Judaism?
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9 Interesting Facts about Medusa
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What Is the Gift of Tongues in the Bible?
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Hundred Rabbits
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Another Of My Essays In French
And some associated reflections.
a month ago
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British Grand Strategy & the European Balance of Power: 1815-1914
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over a year ago
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Summary Of Changes
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Dreams of Space -...
Judy Space Puzzles (1970s)
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I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time...
a month ago
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I last shared these in 2016 so it is about time to bring them back.
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Medieval Do’s and Don’ts of Dating: Complexities of Courtly Love
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Italian Government Bans Loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art
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African History...
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4 months ago
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Arnaldo Putzu and His Fabulous Hand-Painted Covers for Look-In Magazine And Movie Posters
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The Khrushchev Thaw: Relaxation of Soviet Repressions
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History Today Feed
‘Remembering Peasants’ by Patrick Joyce review
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‘Remembering Peasants’ by Patrick Joyce review
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Flashbak
The Horny Monkey And A Nose Pick: Humorous Japanese Postcards by Kokkei Shinbun Sha – 1907-1909
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TheCollector
The Fascinating Evolution of Color in Artworks: From Cave to Canvas
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History Today Feed
How Iran Won the West
How Iran Won the West
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How Iran Won the West
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Sand War: The Cold War in North Africa
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Sand War: The Cold War in North Africa
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Tue, 01/23/2024 - 10:07
TheCollector
Exploring Silves: The Algarve’s Medieval Capital
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An Introduction to the Ethics of Care
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10 Facts About The Extraordinary Writer Stefan Zweig
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What Led to the Assassination of Emperor Caligula?
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Johnny Cash: A Bio of Country Ballads & Boisterous Song
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Classical Wisdom
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What if Aristotle ran Amazon?
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What if Aristotle ran Amazon?
History Today Feed
‘Hitler’s People’ by Richard Evans review
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TheCollector
5 Female Heroes of World War II
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The 3 Greatest Nubian Kings of Egypt
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Civil Rights & Social Change: The Fight for Equality in US Elections
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How Did Indulgences Inspire the Protestant Reformation?
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How Did Emperor Nero treat Christians During His Reign?
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Flashbak
Gas Mask Photos: An Alternative Mask for the Halloween Season
The idea of disguise and wearing masks is central to art. From Saul Steinberg’s paper bag masks to...
2 months ago
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Cool in the Shade: One Man’s Photographs with the Stars
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On the Spot: Penelope J. Corfield
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On the Spot: Penelope J. Corfield
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Memorial Day Weekend Sale
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Why Was Prohibition Repealed?
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Top 10 Historic Sites to See in New York City
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Get to Know Claudius Ptolemy & His Geocentric Model of the Universe
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Artist Seals Himself in Glass Bottle at Paris Olympic Stadium
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Finding Your Beard Style in the 19th Century
In the previous post I noted the variety of facial hair styles that were worn by men in the...
over a year ago
In the previous post I noted the variety of facial hair styles that were worn by men in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, depending on factors including status, location and age. Rather than each age having one particular style of facial hair that was ubiquitous, the...
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The Louvre As a Civil Party in the Case Against Its Former Director
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The Red Army Choir: A History of Russian Soft Power
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Overcoming Bias
The Two Big Games
Imagine a business meeting which will decide if a new project goes forward, or decide key priorities...
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Imagine a business meeting which will decide if a new project goes forward, or decide key priorities about it.
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How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
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Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:29
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How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
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Archaeologists Excavate Ancient City Destroyed by Romans
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Contemporary Artist to Recreate Missing Piece of Bayeux Tapestry
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Diego Velazquez Royal Portrait Heads to Auction
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The 1968 Prague Spring: Democratic Revolution Behind the Iron Curtain?
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Iroquois Confederacy: A Brief History of Haudenosaunee
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World’s Oldest Figurative Art Found in Indonesian Cave
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What Is Hindutva? A Look at Hindu Nationalism
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6 of Katherine Mansfield’s Short Stories You Need to Read
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4 Amazing Women From History You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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Facade: Bill Cunningham’s Tribute To New York Style
In 1968, American fashion photographer Bill Cunningham (March 13, 1929 – June 25, 2016) started a...
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In 1968, American fashion photographer Bill Cunningham (March 13, 1929 – June 25, 2016) started a project to document New York City’s rich history of architecture and fashion. Cunningham dressed his friend and fellow photographer Editta Sherman (July 9, 1912 – November 1, 2013)...
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The 21st Amendment: The Only Amendment That Repealed Another
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8 Inventive Weapons of the Ancient World
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Overcoming Bias
Tension-Filled Black Holes
Most matter pushes against nearby matter, via a positive “pressure.” That’s why Earth holds its...
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Most matter pushes against nearby matter, via a positive “pressure.” That’s why Earth holds its shape, instead of collapsing down to a point mass.
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The History of Method Acting in Hollywood in 8 Lessons
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Antinous: The Tragic Life of Emperor Hadrian’s Lover
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6 Misconceptions About Biblical Angels
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A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, January 12, 2024
Fireside this week! The semester has started up in earnest and I am pushing hard to try to finish a...
11 months ago
Fireside this week! The semester has started up in earnest and I am pushing hard to try to finish a draft of something I have promised by the end of the month (so this may not be the only Fireside this month). That said, it seemed like a good time to discuss trade, the sea and...
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Denim: The Fabric That Built America
Denim was G.I. in wartime America. Originally used as heavy industry, utility workwear, these images...
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Denim was G.I. in wartime America. Originally used as heavy industry, utility workwear, these images mostly from the 1940s, show how the fabric became synonymous with American grit and productivity. The look was born in 18th Century Europe. Bleu de Gênes was the rough fabric...
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10 Powerful Women From Folklore and Mythology Around the World
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Diego: The First Escaped Slave to Almost Circumnavigate the World
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Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes: Views of Paris
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The Female Detectives of Victorian Britain
The Female Detectives of Victorian Britain
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:37
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The Female Detectives of Victorian Britain
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:37
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Andrew Jackson’s Genocidal Legacy
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Expressionists Exhibition to Open This Week at Tate Modern
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A Collection of...
Collections: Ancient Greek and Phoenician Colonization
Davis senatum consuluit a.d. III Idus Octobris apud aedem Patreontis; de colonis Graecis et Punicis...
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Davis senatum consuluit a.d. III Idus Octobris apud aedem Patreontis; de colonis Graecis et Punicis verba fecit… This week we’re taking a brief look, by ACOUP Senate request, at Greek and Phoenician colonization in the ancient Mediterranean. In particular, the focus requested was...
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5 Victorian Fashion Trends: From Flammable Skirts to Poisonous Fabrics
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Évora: History & 10 Must-See Sites
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5 of George Washington’s Right Hands: All the General’s Men (& Woman)
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Just How Christian Was the Kingdom of Kongo?
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6 Appalachian Folk Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night
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Louis XIV: History’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
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Insurgent Survival : Reflections on the Fight Against Sweeps Targeting the Homeless in Austin, Texas
In 2019, militants in Austin, Texas started an organization with the aim of defending homeless camps...
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In 2019, militants in Austin, Texas started an organization with the aim of defending homeless camps against sweeps—forced removals disguised as “cleanups” carried out by cops and work crews. This organization, Stop the Sweeps, intervened in a cycle of struggles that included the...
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What Did Averroes Ask Ibn Arabi?
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“Protector of the Indians”: Who Was Fray Bartolome de las Casas?
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8 of the Greatest Fighter Planes of World War II
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Scientism and Anti-Scientism: What Is the Difference?
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10 Historic Small Towns Near Amsterdam That Are as Pretty
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The Met Returns Looted “Golden Boy” Statue to Thailand
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Trying to Understand...
Russia/Ukraine is not a sports competition.
Victory in war requires a bit of thought.
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Victory in war requires a bit of thought.
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First Major Survey of Georgia O’Keeffe Cityscapes Opens June 2
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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
TheCollector
9 Historical Places to Visit in Dorset
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9 Paintings by Claude Monet You Should Know
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What is Hecate’s Relationship with Alchemy?
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The Federalist Papers: History & Summary
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Did Spirituality Shape the Art of Ana Mendieta?
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African History...
A complete history of the old city of Gao ca. 700-1898.
Journal of African cities: chapter 12
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Journal of African cities: chapter 12
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What Are the 5 Tallest Buildings in New York City?
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Conservative Resurgence in the US: Traditional, New Right, & Tea Party
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Flashbak
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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Aliens and the Enlightenment
Aliens and the Enlightenment
JamesHoare
Thu, 09/12/2024 - 07:00
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Aliens and the Enlightenment
JamesHoare
Thu, 09/12/2024 - 07:00
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Habsburg Prague, Capital of the Renaissance
Habsburg Prague, Capital of the Renaissance
JamesHoare
Fri, 12/20/2024 - 09:47
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Habsburg Prague, Capital of the Renaissance
JamesHoare
Fri, 12/20/2024 - 09:47
TheCollector
Who Was the Fifth Beatle?
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Giorgio Agamben on the End of the Poem
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Classical Wisdom
[Coming Soon] The Essential Greeks
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Why Is Oktoberfest a Vital Part of German Culture?
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The Rise of the Minamoto: Japan’s First Shogunate
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Wrong Side of...
Soothing the injured spirit of the Temple
The case for giving back the Elgin Marbles
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The case for giving back the Elgin Marbles
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Dethroning Perception: Who Was Maurice Merleau-Ponty?
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How Did Babylon Shape the History of the Ancient Near East?
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Renovations Continue at Houston’s Rothko Chapel
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Margaret Thatcher: Britain’s Iron Lady
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Grey Art Gallery at NYU Gets New Space and Name
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Eric the Red: The Incredible Story of Greenland’s First Viking
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What Are the Top 9 Historical Sites in Budapest?
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Eris: Goddess of Strife and Discord in Greek Mythology
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Venice’s Nordic Pavilion Receives a Massive Chinese Dragon
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6 Popular Netsuke Designs and Their Meanings
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Trying to Understand...
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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The Pilgrim as a Historian
The Pilgrim as a Historian
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:50
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The Pilgrim as a Historian
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:50
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10 Unmissable Masterpieces in the Louvre
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Was Cleopatra a Descendant of Alexander the Great?
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What Is Relational Aesthetics?
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Mary Magdalene Portrait Attributed to Raphael on View in France
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10 Historic Small Towns in Georgia You Should Visit
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Historic Copenhagen Stock Exchange Catches Fire
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Can the Real King Arthur Be Identified as Athrwys of Gwent?
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Flashbak
Y Viva Espana: The Great British Package Holiday In Photos
When in June 1987, Shirley Baker photographed passengers at England’s Manchester Airport, many of...
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When in June 1987, Shirley Baker photographed passengers at England’s Manchester Airport, many of them would have been on their way to sunny Spain as part of their package holiday. Jake Clark first arrived there in the late 1960s when his parents moved to a fishing village in...
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What Is the History and Significance of Diwali?
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What Is Hagia Sophia & Who Built It?
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What Makes a Celt & Did They Ever Inhabit Britannia?
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Who Were the Most Important Christian Figures? (150 – 200 CE)
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Why Did Italy Switch Sides During the World Wars?
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Neil Gaiman’s Collection Sale Surpasses Expectations
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What Is David Hammons Best Known For?
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What Is Trompe L’Oeil?
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Baroque Obsession: What Was So Innovative About Caravaggio?
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Friedrich Nietzsche: The 13+1 Best Books Of His Philosophical Career
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Philosophy of War: 3 Influential Theorists
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Who Were the Successors of Charlemagne?
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6 Aspects of the Egyptian God Thoth
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Classical Wisdom
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In Search of Homer Trip Opening
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In Search of Homer Trip Opening
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Are Propaganda and Politics Inevitable Bedfellows?
And Does Democracy Make It Worse?
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And Does Democracy Make It Worse?
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Who Is the Mystery Mummy of Tomb KV55? (4 Theories)
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4 Nazi Massacres in Italy (and Their Memory)
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Authoritarian vs. Democratic Socialism: What’s the Difference?
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An American Revolution Drawing Found in a NY Apartment
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5 Notable Women Who Transformed Latin America
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Top 10 Plays by William Shakespeare
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Reclaiming Medusa: How Did She Become a Symbol of Female Empowerment?
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Maui Native Cultural Center Demolished in Fire
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Laser Surveys Reveal Ancient Maya City in Mexico
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Who Won the Battle of the Wilderness?
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Plants With Faces From A 15th-Century Italian Medicine Book
The 15th-century Italian herbalist could consult the illustrated Erbario and thereby know the latest...
a year ago
The 15th-century Italian herbalist could consult the illustrated Erbario and thereby know the latest medieval conventions, sometimes depicted in water colour with fantastic elements such as human faces. The medicinal properties and preparations of the plants. Via University...
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Who Was Canadian Artist Emily Carr?
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Dreams of Space -...
Rockets - The Magazine of Space Flight (May 1947)
Continuing with my post from last week, some excerpts from the May 1947 issue of Rockets - The...
over a year ago
Continuing with my post from last week, some excerpts from the May 1947 issue of Rockets - The Magazine of Space Flight.
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10 Most Historic Cities to Visit Around the World
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Magna Graecia
Greek or Roman?
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Stonehenge Defenders Got Their Day at Court
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Walter Benjamin: What are the Connections Between Language and Theology?
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Trying to Understand...
Little People With Agency.
No, not that Agency.
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10 Historic Towns in Oregon Worth Visiting
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How Did Henri Matisse Evolve as an Artist?
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8 Women Artists You Should Check Out in London’s National Gallery
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4 Russian Leaders Who Actually Weren’t Russian
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Who Won the Seven Days Battles?
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Classical Wisdom
For the Love of the Classics
Valentine's Gifts
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Res Obscura
How to use generative AI for historical research
Four real-world case studies, and some thoughts on what not to do
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Four real-world case studies, and some thoughts on what not to do
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