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Save The Robots: Life At New York’s Best Illegal Nightclub In The 1980s
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Save the Robots was an underground after hours club in New York City’s Lower East Side. Deb Diz Fearon was living in the building at 25 Avenue B, Manhattan before the ‘Robots’ moved into the basement. “We were the tenants that got kicked out so Save The Robots could move in,” she...
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These Documerica photographs by Wil Blanche of lower Manhattan, New York City, were taken in May 1973 in as part of the newly created Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which partnered with professional photographers to take pictures of America. The project collected more...
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Patterns in Humanity
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Following the Renaissance period, a transition started occurring in West Europe, with rapid...
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5 Timeless Financial Tips from Greek and Roman Philosophers
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A Tour of The Westwood Mall, Michigan, 1972 – 1984
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We’re off to the Westwood Mall in Michigan in the 1970s and early 1980s. Most of the images here are from the store’s opening on August 3 1972. We see shopper browsing for music in Recordland beneath a poster for the singer Cyndi Lauper, buying into the ‘grapefruit diet’, getting...
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London at Night : Harold Burdekin Photographs A City Between Life And Eternity
London looked better at night in these pictures by Harold Burdekin (1899-1944). With his...
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Disappearing NYC: 1980s Store Fronts on New York’s Upper West Side
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A history of the Gonja Kingdom: (1550-1899)
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Italian vs. Northern Renaissance Art: What’s the Difference?
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Carl Schmitt: The Most Influential Nazi Philosopher?
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Two ‘Great Wave’ Prints Fetch Over $800,000 Each
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Edward VII’s Forgotten Colonial Conflicts
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What Happened at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
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At Large in Leyton – A Walk Around The East London Manor 1989-1994
On Monday November 28th, 1994, the police riot squad arrived to evacuate Claremont Road in the...
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4 Russian Leaders Who Actually Weren’t Russian
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5 Unusual Items in Ai Weiwei’s Installations
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Why Is Nan Goldin Considered a Trailblazer in Modern Photography?
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5 Fables by Jean de la Fontaine
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon With Illustrations by Kay Nielsen, 1914
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Hidden History
A Tale of Kale (And Cabbage, and Brussels Sprouts, and Broccoli, and Cauliflower…)
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These vegetables (and Kohlrabi, and Collard Greens, and Gai Lan, and Bok Choy, and Red Cabbage) may be familiar in the kitchen, but they do not exist anywhere in nature—and they are all the same species of plant. The Brassica is a very large and diverse family of plants, with...
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10 Landmarks That Should Be Considered Wonders of the World
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Alexandre Dumas: The Life & Legacy of a Great Novelist
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The Great Fire of Smyrna
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Breaking Through To The Other Side: The Flammarion Engraving, c.1888
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History Today Feed
On the Spot: Eugene Rogan
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Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:43
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The Sociocultural Effects of the 1979 Iranian Revolution
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‘Habsburgs on the Rio Grande’ by Raymond Jonas review
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The Tudor War on Libel
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Thu, 10/24/2024 - 09:19
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Who Were the Most Important Christian Figures? (150 – 200 CE)
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Celebrating Diversity at The National Mall’s Outdoor Show
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Princess Diana ‘Black Sheep’ Jumper Sold for $1.1 M.
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5 Most Influential Blues Musicians of All Time
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Anarchism Explained: Why Should the State be Abolished?
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Welcome to the Country Club: Prison Life in Four Different Nations
Dutch photographer Jan Banning turned his lens on prisons and prisoners for his book Law & Order:...
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Open Culture
Hunter S. Thompson Remembers Jimmy Carter’s Captivating Bob Dylan Speech (1974)
51 years ago, Hunter S. Thompson wrote Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72, which “is still...
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TheCollector
Met Announces First Major Caspar David Friedrich Exhibition in the US
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History Today Feed
On the Spot: Lori D. Ginzberg
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Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:30
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What is Dialectic? From Heraclitus to Marx
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The Venice Biennale 2024 Does Not Include Russia
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Bull of Nimrud Replica Goes Back to Iraq
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Aristophanes: Get to Know the Master of Ancient Greek Comedy
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50 Years of Cyprus Divided
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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 09:24
TheCollector
What Did Julius Caesar Say Before He Died?
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Dr Alun Withey
Victorian Swappers! Adverts for exchange in the 19th century.
Victorians were inveterate 'swappers' (NB: this might not be what you think!). Newspapers and...
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Medieval Muslims loved their cats so much
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TheCollector
What Are the Recurring Symbols in Hilma af Klint’s Work?
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Who Won the Battle of Belmont?
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5 Key Tenets of Rastafarian: Between Zion and Babylon
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The Effects of Immigration in Denmark
First, I briefly summarize statistics on the fiscal impact of immigration in Denmark, taken from an...
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9 Queer Artists Who Changed the History of Modern Art Forever
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Who Was Judah Maccabee? The Ancient Jewish Resistance Leader
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Did Anne Boleyn Really Ruin Wolsey?
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Is Calvinism a Religion or a Philosophy?
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Economic growth and social transformation in 19th century Somalia.
Desert caravans, coastal cities and population movements
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TheCollector
6 Astounding Achievements by Maya Lin
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Jamestown: The Myth & Mystery of America’s First Permanent Colony
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Everything You Need to Know About the Tragedy
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African History...
a brief note on the ancient Herders and Foragers of South Africa.
a social history of the KhoiKhoi community (2000BP - 1880)
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Who Won the Battle of Cold Harbor?
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The Liberation of Paris in World War II: Did the City Burn?
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Norse Pantheon: 10 Fascinating Gods and Goddesses
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The Life of Plato
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7 Facts You Need to Know About Fra Angelico
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How Frans Hals Revolutionized Dutch Portrait Painting
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History Today Feed
Rehabilitating the East India Company’s Nabobs
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JamesHoare
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:00
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JamesHoare
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:00
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What Is Nestorianism?
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Classical Wisdom
Happy Holidays!
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Marina Abramović Leads 7-Minute Silence at Glastonbury Festival
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Why Are There Only Four Gospels?
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Classical Wisdom
Dionysus
The God of Wine!
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A history of the south-western Saharan towns of Tichitt, Walata, Wadan and Chinguetti (800-1912)
Trade and civilization on west-africa's desert frontier
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Trade and civilization on west-africa's desert frontier
TheCollector
“Horrible” Painting Found in Cellar Could Be $6 Million Picasso
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Capoeira’s Incredible Roots: Brazil’s Unique Art Form
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10 Things an Art Lover Should Do in Paris
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Ragnarök: What Does the Prophecy of the Norse Apocalypse Actually Say?
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What Is the Easiest Language to Learn?
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Alan Turing: The Genius Who Cracked the Enigma Code
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CrimethInc.
2024: Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire : The Year in Review
It’s time to take stock of the year have just lived through and get oriented for the year ahead....
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It’s time to take stock of the year have just lived through and get oriented for the year ahead. Here, we review the events of 2024 and our own contributions to the fight for a better world.
A year that began amid genocide in Palestine and war in Ukraine and Sudan is concluding...
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Discordianism: 4 Facts about the Bizarre Religious System
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Silver Shields: Alexander the Great’s Legendary Elite Troops
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The Problem of Evil: If God Exists, Why Aren’t We All in Heaven?
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What Are the Most Spoken Indigenous Languages in Mexico?
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Siege of Yorktown: The Final Battle of the American Revolution
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7 Real Characters from Arthurian Legends
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Do You Need Children to Care About the Future?
Shady Trees or Empty Branches?
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Shady Trees or Empty Branches?
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What Was the Biggest Art Theft in History?
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Flashbak
Photos of Iggy Pop And The Stooges Playing NYC Club Ungano’s in 1970
In August 1970, American photographer Bud Lee (1940-2016) took photographs of Iggy Pop and the...
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In August 1970, American photographer Bud Lee (1940-2016) took photographs of Iggy Pop and the Stooges performing at brothers Nick and Arnie Ungano’s basement club on New York’s West 70th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenues. The ban were celebrating the release of their...
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John Cassavetes: Who Was The Godfather of American Independent Cinema?
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Trying to Understand...
A Short Essay About A Long-Playing Record
One I bought fifty years ago.
7 months ago
One I bought fifty years ago.
TheCollector
What Does Erich Fromm Argue in ‘The Art of Loving’?
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Classical Wisdom
Empedocles
The Philosopher God?
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History Today Feed
How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
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j.hoare
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:29
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6 Revolutionary Works by H. G. Wells
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5 Fascinating Maps that Show Our Evolving Understanding of the World
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Sparta and… Scotland?
Laconic wit through the centuries
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Laconic wit through the centuries
TheCollector
Why Is the Symbol of Flowers Associated with Femininity?
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A Collection of...
Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IVc: Perseus
This is the third part of the fourth part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, IVa,...
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7 Times the Parthenon Was Transformed and Destroyed
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Words and Worlds: Does Language Shape Our Reality?
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Roman Military Ranks: From Legionary to General
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P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Showman on Earth
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Sufism in South and South East Asia
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Flashbak
Dust And Decadence In Weimar Berlin: Gustav Wunderwald’s Paintings Of Another City
Weimar Berlin wasn’t all cabaret, sex, drugs and lots of fun. The set designer and artist Gustav...
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Weimar Berlin wasn’t all cabaret, sex, drugs and lots of fun. The set designer and artist Gustav Wunderwald (1 January 1882 – 24 June 1945) liked to look at the other side of life in Germany’s biggest city. He avoided the decadence and any obvious comment and conspicuous...
Classical Wisdom
The Best Eclipses of the Ancient World
War Stoppers and God Makers
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Ludwig Wittgenstein vs. Gottlob Frege: Between Logic and Language
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Who Is the Father of the Beat Generation?
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Let Them Eat Cake: 28 Sweet Birthday Cake Snapshots
According to the Greeks of ancient time – it was they who first put candles on a cake to mark a...
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According to the Greeks of ancient time – it was they who first put candles on a cake to mark a birthday – you need to blow them out in a single puff for the smoke to carry your wishes to god, in order for them to come true. Yep, that’s where you’ve been … Continue reading "Let...
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Who Were the Top Allied Commanders of World War II?
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Who Am I, Really? A Philosophical Quest for Self-Discovery
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Emily Brontë: Misanthrope or Literary Genius (or Both)?
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Into the Waste Land
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Nuclear Weapons During the Cold War: Power and Proliferation
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Presidential Impeachment: An Effective Check on Executive Power?
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New York City In The 1960s – A Photographer’s Love story
For New Yorker Ronnie Ginnever, photography is a passion. “Fortunately, I was born in the city that...
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For New Yorker Ronnie Ginnever, photography is a passion. “Fortunately, I was born in the city that I love – New York City,” she says. ” On a good day, I move with the rhythms of the city and feel connected to its soul, spirit and people. The camera is the tool that allows me …...
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When Did Vincent van Gogh Start Painting?
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‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
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Mon, 06/24/2024 - 10:22
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‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
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Leeds Kids the 1970s
Self-styled ‘Luddite photographer” Eric Milese (“relatively recently gone digital – 2011”) named the...
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Self-styled ‘Luddite photographer” Eric Milese (“relatively recently gone digital – 2011”) named the picture below of kids ‘tobogganing’ down a dry, rocky slope in the northern English city of Leeds in the 1970s “The Cresta Run”. It is not the original Cresta Run, which is a...
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7 of the Most Popular Hats in History
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Who Was Vortigern?
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Is Calligraphy Considered Art?
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The Swazi kingdom and its neighbours in the 19th century: from the rise of Zulu to the British
an island in the maelstrom
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an island in the maelstrom
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Terror on the HMS Erebus: The Tragic Arctic Expedition
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Pera Palace: The Istanbul Muse for Literary Giants
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7 Historical Places to Visit on the Isle of Skye
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The Cold War & the Rise of Superpowers: US Elections in a Divided World (1945-91)
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Italian Government Bans Loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art
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Groovy Ads That Sold Woolworths’ UK Line of Baby Doll Cosmetics
Here are several examples of the many groovy psychedelic adverts produced in the 1960s to promote...
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Here are several examples of the many groovy psychedelic adverts produced in the 1960s to promote Woolworths’ UK line of “Baby Doll” cosmetics in the late 1960s. These “pop-style” adverts appeared in the country’s magazines for teenagers, like Jackie, RAVE, Flair, Queen and...
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Operation Paperclip: What the US Did With Nazi Scientists After WWII
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The Battle of Oriskany: A Civil War in New York
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What does a biblically accurate angel actually look like?
Sexy? Scary? Both?
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‘The Specter of the Archive’ by Nicholas Popper review
‘The Specter of the Archive’ by Nicholas Popper review
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Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:16
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‘The Specter of the Archive’ by Nicholas Popper review
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Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:16
A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, December 8, 2023
Apologies for running a fireside so quickly after the gap week, but with the end of the semester...
a year ago
Apologies for running a fireside so quickly after the gap week, but with the end of the semester coming as the job market gets busier, I haven’t had time to finish the next post on shield walls just yet. That will come out next week for sure though, as it is close to done. For …...
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Night Witches: The Female Russian Combat Unions of the Sky
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Italian Police Thwart “Tomb Raiders” at Etruscan Burial Site
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Bullshit Jobs: The Emptiness of Life In A Corporate Office
“If one wanted to crush and destroy a man entirely, to mete out to him the most terrible punishment,...
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“If one wanted to crush and destroy a man entirely, to mete out to him the most terrible punishment, all one would have to do would be to make him do work that was completely and utterly devoid of usefulness and meaning.” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The House of the Dead From faces...
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How Did Sappho’s Love Life Influence Her Poetry?
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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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First Major Survey of Georgia O’Keeffe Cityscapes Opens June 2
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What Pets Did the Ancient Romans Have?
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How (& Why) Is Kaliningrad Part of Russia?
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The Fight for Mary, Queen of Scots’ Jewels
The Fight for Mary, Queen of Scots’ Jewels
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Wed, 09/18/2024 - 06:00
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The Fight for Mary, Queen of Scots’ Jewels
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The Indigenous Architecture of the Cosmos in the Amazon
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How Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat Met And Created Their Two-Heads, Four-Hands Art
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”It was like some crazy-art world marriage and they were the odd couple. The relationship was symbiotic. Jean-Michel thought he needed Andy’s fame, and Andy thought he needed Jean-Michel’s new blood. Jean Michel gave Andy a rebellious image again.” — Andy Warhol’s longtime studio...
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How Did M.C. Escher Influence Cinema?
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What Criticisms Are Directed Towards Anti-Natalism?
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Stock Car Racing in 1972
In the early 1970s Henry Horenstein was taking photos of Speedway racers and fans at circuits in...
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In the early 1970s Henry Horenstein was taking photos of Speedway racers and fans at circuits in Seekonk, Massachusetts and Thompson, Connecticut. In 1972, women only raced each other, hair was grown out crewcuts slicked and draped, and TV-led big business had yet to move in....
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Contemporary Art and Sports Come Together at SFMOMA
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Windows In Time: The New York City Years, 1975 – 1980
We are delighted to share reader Philip Flip Collier’s photographs of New York City in the late...
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We are delighted to share reader Philip Flip Collier’s photographs of New York City in the late 1970s to 1980. Upon graduating from The New England School of Photography in Boston, Massachusetts in 1974, he immediately took to the streets. Here he tell us his story of living in...
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Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal
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10 Oldest National Parks in the United States
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‘Final Verdict’ by Tobias Buck review
‘Final Verdict’ by Tobias Buck review
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Tue, 07/23/2024 - 09:44
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‘Final Verdict’ by Tobias Buck review
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Trees are Sanctuaries: Wandering – Notes and Sketches by Hermann Hesse, 1920
“For me, trees have always been the most penetrating preachers” – Herman Hesse, Wandering: Notes and...
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“For me, trees have always been the most penetrating preachers” – Herman Hesse, Wandering: Notes and Sketches Hermann Hesse (July 2, 1877–August 9, 1962) speaks of the search for truth and that sense of escaping into the natural world in this 1920 collection of his pros,...
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Valhalla & the Other Afterlives in Norse Mythology
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What Is the Role of the Changeling in Western Literature?
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How Did Nero Become the Emperor of Rome?
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The Yule Goat: Photographs of Finland’s Nuuttipukki (1928)
“Good Thomas brought Christmas and bad Nuutti took it away” – Finnish saying On January 13, it’s...
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“Good Thomas brought Christmas and bad Nuutti took it away” – Finnish saying On January 13, it’s Saint Knut’s day in Finland, which usually marks the end of the Christmas season. And the Nuuttipukki is at your door. The strange, goat-like creature is a thirsty man dressed in...
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Restored Delacroix Masterpiece Goes Back on Show at Louvre
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5 Great Books by Alexandre Dumas
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Hungary in WWII: A Lesser Axis Power
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4 Roman Emperors Who Died in Battle
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a brief note on the role of Africans in the early Islamic expansion
an African kingdom in southern Italy.
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an African kingdom in southern Italy.
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A complete history of Zeila (Zayla): ca. 800-1885 CE.
Journal of African cities: chapter 14
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Journal of African cities: chapter 14
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‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
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Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:00
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‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
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What Is the Hill of the Buddha?
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Weekend Roundup
Does Marcus Matter?
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How Did King Tut Die? (5 Theories)
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99-Year-Old Dick Van Dyke Sings & Dances in a Touching New Coldplay Video, Directed by Spike Jonze
There’s one thing right with our world, and it’s Dick Van Dyke. Appearing in a new Coldplay music...
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There’s one thing right with our world, and it’s Dick Van Dyke. Appearing in a new Coldplay music video, Mr. Van Dyke dances barefoot and sings knowingly a little off-key—before reflecting on a century of life on this planet. What is love? Is he afraid of dying? What does luck...
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Why Read Modern Books?
Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
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Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
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What Is the History of the Blues?
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African History...
The intellectual history of East Africa (ca. 900-1950 CE): from the Swahili coast to Buganda to...
The intellectual history of pre-colonial Africa is dominated by studies of the scholarly traditions...
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The intellectual history of pre-colonial Africa is dominated by studies of the scholarly traditions of Ethiopia, West Africa, and Sudan, where a large corpus of extant manuscripts have been collected from the old scholarly centers of Timbuktu, Djenne, Gondar, and Harar.
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Empire of Mali: The Powerhouse of Western Africa
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Volva: What Was the Role of Witches in the Viking World?
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How Did Johannes Vermeer Depict Women?
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Understanding Henri Cartier-Bresson Through 7 Photographs
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Oskar Schindler: The Business Tycoon Who Became a Hero
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Dreams of Space -...
World's First Intra-Space Stamp Album (1953)
A re-scan of an old favorite. This may be the oddest piece of space ephemera I have ever found. It...
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A re-scan of an old favorite. This may be the oddest piece of space ephemera I have ever found. It is a stamp album of imaginary space stamps commemorating the planets and the atomic powered intra-solar rocket service that serves those planets. It was intended for "space...
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What Are the Scientific Roots of Hilma af Klint’s Work?
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Exploring Soviet Brutalism Through 9 Iconic Buildings
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6 Most Common Ethical Dilemmas of the 21st Century
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Sotheby’s and Christie’s: A Comparison of the Biggest Auction Houses
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What Are the 5 Tallest Mountains in the World?
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Curator Rediscovers Ancient Caligula Bust in England
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What Would a Day in the Public Baths of Ancient Rome Look Like?
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The Amy Carter ‘Love Doll’ – Playing With The President’s Daughter In 1977
Reporter: Do you, Amy Carter, have a message for the children of America? Amy Carter: “No.” In...
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Reporter: Do you, Amy Carter, have a message for the children of America? Amy Carter: “No.” In 1976, nine-year-old Amy Carter left her home in Plains, Georgia, and moved into the White House. People noticed the first child to live at the White House since the days of JFK. And...
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Aristotle’s Rhetoric: A Brief Overview
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Glasgow Museum Retrieved Robert Gemmell Hutchison Piece
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A Brief History of Money Throughout World History
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Stanley Kubrick’s Photos of Chicago (Volume 2), 1949
In 1949, Look magazine sent its young photojournalist Stanley Kubrick on assignment to shoot...
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In 1949, Look magazine sent its young photojournalist Stanley Kubrick on assignment to shoot pictures for a story documenting people’s life in the city of Chicago. You can see Volume 1 of his photos here. The series of photographs was accompanied by an essay from the Chicago...
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Who Was Oswald Mosley?
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Jock of the Bushveld: An Enduring Tale of Friendship
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for October
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
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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 October. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
donsol, ported our Famicom(6502) code to Varvara(uxn).
uxn,...
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Art Basel Miami Beach Faces Protests
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6 Politicians & World Leaders Who Are Artists
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‘Age of Wolf and Wind’ by Davide Zori review
‘Age of Wolf and Wind’ by Davide Zori review
JamesHoare
Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:27
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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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Guimarães: 9 Historic Sites in Portugal’s Cradle City
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‘The Scapegoat’ by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review
‘The Scapegoat’ by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review
JamesHoare
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 10:39
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‘The Scapegoat’ by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review
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Mon, 09/30/2024 - 10:39
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Columbine 25 Years On
Columbine 25 Years On
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Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:42
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Columbine 25 Years On
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Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:42
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What Is Platonic Love in Simple Words?
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Who Was Tertullian?
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9 Historical Places to Visit in Dorset
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A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, March 22, 2024
Fireside this week! The ACOUP schedule might end up being a little unstable for the next few weeks...
9 months ago
Fireside this week! The ACOUP schedule might end up being a little unstable for the next few weeks as the coincidence of illness, the dense part of the teaching semester and unexpected travel are playing havoc on my schedule. I can only promise that we will finish the series on...
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The Scandalous Success of the Daily Mail
The Scandalous Success of the Daily Mail
j.hoare
Mon, 01/01/2024 - 13:07
a year ago
The Scandalous Success of the Daily Mail
j.hoare
Mon, 01/01/2024 - 13:07
A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, March 29, 2024 (On Roman Values)
Fireside this week! Apologies for having two of these in a row, but as I noted last week, I’ve had...
9 months ago
Fireside this week! Apologies for having two of these in a row, but as I noted last week, I’ve had some unexpected (but good) travel, which has made a bit of havoc in my schedule and I am still trying to catch back up. Nevertheless, I wanted to use this week’s fireside to muse a...
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What Is the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)? Origins & History
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Rare Photographs of Siouxsie and the Banshees in Japan, 1982
Siouxsie and the Banshees toured Japan playing three gigs in Tokyo late-March, early-April 1982. The...
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Siouxsie and the Banshees toured Japan playing three gigs in Tokyo late-March, early-April 1982. The band had recently released their fourth album Juju (1981) and were working on their fifth A Kiss in the Dreamhouse (1982). While other punk bands had imploded, Siouxsie and the...
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Another Of My Essays in French
And some bits and pieces of news.
11 months ago
And some bits and pieces of news.
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Neon: The Cool History of the Enigmatic Noble Gas
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What Was the Chaco War?
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New Study May Reveal Stonehenge’s Mysterious Origins
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André Rigaud: Napoleon’s Man in Haiti
André Rigaud: Napoleon’s Man in Haiti
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/22/2024 - 00:00
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André Rigaud: Napoleon’s Man in Haiti
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/22/2024 - 00:00
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Prometheus and AI?
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See The Rolling Stones 1966 Tour Program
In 1966, The Rolling Stones were on tour, supported by The Yardbirds, Long John Baldry and Peter Jay...
5 months ago
In 1966, The Rolling Stones were on tour, supported by The Yardbirds, Long John Baldry and Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers and Ike & Tina Turner. Formed in 1962, The Stones had their first number one in ‘64 and in 1966 had released what was to be their breakthrough album an...
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What Were George Orwell’s Political Beliefs?
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Trying to Understand...
A Clash Of Symbols
They are quite serious, actually.
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They are quite serious, actually.
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What Are Anton Chekhov’s Most Important Works?
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What Is Intuition & Can You Trust It?
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Moscow: Uncover a Near-Millennium of the City’s History
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