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“And behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth” — Revelations 12:3-4, King James Bible The Red Dragon Paintings are four watercolours by...
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Veni, Vidi, Vici: Decoding Julius Caesar’s “I Came, I Saw, I Conquered”
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African History...
A complete history of Jenne: 250BC-1893AD
Journal of African cities chapter 6
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Journal of African cities chapter 6
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
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What Were the Main Achievements of the New Deal?
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The 5 Most Influential Modern Political Philosophers
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17 Crazy Facts about the History of Chocolate
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5 Novels by Charles Bukowski You Should Know
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Who Are the Four Presidents Depicted on Mount Rushmore?
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The Last Viking: The Life of King Harald Hadrada
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Why Did Socrates Focus on Self-Knowledge and Introspection?
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The Khrushchev Thaw: Relaxation of Soviet Repressions
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Who Invented the Refrigerator?
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11 Greek Mythological Creatures
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How Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans Conduct Banking?
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The Battle of Zama: How Scipio Gave Rome the World
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Who Were the Most Important Women of the Bible?
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A Collection of...
Collections: Roman Infantry Tactics: Why the Pilum and not a Spear?
This week’s post is intended to answer a question which came up in response to the last post looking...
a year ago
This week’s post is intended to answer a question which came up in response to the last post looking at the most common type of Mediterranean spear, which to put it simply is: what is up with the odd Roman heavy infantry kit built around a sword and two javelins (albeit two...
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How did the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea Change Christianity?
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Classical Wisdom
How Can We Prevent Character Assassination?
Corruption in the Ancient World
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Corruption in the Ancient World
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Plato Vs Aristotle
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7 Famous Artists Who Turned to Crime
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How Did the Megali Idea Shape Greece Until the Balkan Wars?
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Socrates' Wayward Student
...and the Philosophy of Pleasure
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...and the Philosophy of Pleasure
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Who Was Achilles? Greek Mythology’s Greatest Warrior
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The Mystery of Crazy Horse: His Life & Legacy
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How the Iroquois Confederacy Inspired the US Women’s Rights Movement
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The Tragedy of Ajax
Greece's Second Greatest Soldier?
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Greece's Second Greatest Soldier?
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10 Iconic Historic Landmarks in California You Should Visit
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Serpentine Installs 19-Foot Pumpkin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama
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Guimarães: 9 Historic Sites in Portugal’s Cradle City
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Dreams of Space -...
Searching In Science (1965)
To continue with my post from last week, Searching in Science was another science textbook that also...
over a year ago
To continue with my post from last week, Searching in Science was another science textbook that also issued booklets of content. These were more astronomy than manned space flight but also had some very nice illustrations.
The Moon
The Milky Way and The...
A Collection of...
Collections: Teaching Paradox, Imperator, Part IIb: Built in a Day
This is the second half of the second part of our three part (I, IIa) look at Paradox Interactive’s...
4 months ago
This is the second half of the second part of our three part (I, IIa) look at Paradox Interactive’s ancient grand strategy game Imperator: Rome which covers the broader Mediterranean and South Asia from the very late fourth century through to the end of the first century BC, the...
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Unlikely Politics: The History of the World Chess Championship
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James Joyce's Ulysses
Retelling of the Odyssey
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What Is Berlin Science Week? Everything You Need to Know
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Open Culture
Richard Feynman Enthusiastically Explains How to Think Like a Physicist in His Series Fun to Imagine...
“It’s interesting that some people find science so easy, and others find it kind of dull and...
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“It’s interesting that some people find science so easy, and others find it kind of dull and difficult,” says Richard Feynman at the beginning of his 1983 BBC series Fun to Imagine. “One of the things that makes it very difficult is that it takes a lot of imagination. It’s very...
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How Did Babylon Shape the History of the Ancient Near East?
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West Virginia Bill to Prosecute Museums for “Obscene” Artifacts?
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The French Monarchy: From Clovis to the Capetians
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What Is Henry Darger’s In The Realms of the Unreal?
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For the Love of the Classics
Valentine's Gifts
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Dutch Influence in Alsatian Art: 5 Artists Known for Their Still-Lifes
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What Countries Joined the Axis Powers?
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How Did Guy Fawkes Influence Shakespeare?
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What Does it Mean to Break the Fourth Wall?
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The Brezhnev Era: Stagnation in the USSR
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Eris: Goddess of Strife and Discord in Greek Mythology
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Collections: How to Roman Republic 101, Part IIIb: Imperium
This is the second section of the third part of our planned five part series (I, II, IIIa) on the...
a year ago
This is the second section of the third part of our planned five part series (I, II, IIIa) on the structure of the Roman Republic during the third and second centuries, the ‘Middle’ Republic. Last week we discussed the overall structure of the ‘career path’ for a Roman politician...
Hundred Rabbits
North Pacific Logbook
The passage from Japan (Shimoda) to Canada (Victoria) took 51 days, and it was the hardest thing...
over a year ago
The passage from Japan (Shimoda) to Canada (Victoria) took 51 days, and it was the hardest thing we've ever done. We decided to keep a logbook, to better remember it and so it can help others who wish to make this trip.
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10 London Museums You Should Visit
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Who Was Saint Patrick of Ireland?
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Cecilia Beaux: Esteemed American Portraitist
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Evolutionary Success, from the Top of the Food Chain
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Patterns in Humanity
Demographics and American Homicides
Can racial/ethnic demographics explain the high American homicide rate?
11 months ago
Can racial/ethnic demographics explain the high American homicide rate?
Global Inequality...
Is “neo-imperialism” the only path to development?
On Bill Warren's "Imperialism: Pioneer of Capitalism"
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On Bill Warren's "Imperialism: Pioneer of Capitalism"
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How Can We View Tecumseh From an Indigenous Perspective?
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Dreams of Space -...
Dream to Meet(1958)
A very pictorial Russian book, Dream to Meet, is basically the size of a paperback book but loaded...
a year ago
A very pictorial Russian book, Dream to Meet, is basically the size of a paperback book but loaded with illustrations. I thought you would enjoy these images.
Lyapunov, B. Illustrated by Seleznev, E. Навстречу Мечте (Dream to Meet.)
Moscow: All-Union Educational Pedagogical...
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Gigantomachy in Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods vs Giants
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A History of the US House of Representatives
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Terror on the HMS Erebus: The Tragic Arctic Expedition
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What Are the 8 Most Popular Churches in Venice?
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What Was the Siege of Jerusalem?
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Five Reasons Why Socrates Was A Terrible Husband
Should you meet your heroes?
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Should you meet your heroes?
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Edward VII: The Rebel Prince Who Became a Popular King
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Was Mark Twain Really a Confederate?
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‘Patria’ by Laurence Blair review
‘Patria’ by Laurence Blair review
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Mon, 11/04/2024 - 11:32
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‘Patria’ by Laurence Blair review
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Shaka Zulu: The Life of Africa’s Legendary Warrior King
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6 of the Greatest Latin American Writers of All Time
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What Is the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)? Origins & History
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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...
11 months ago
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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Well, a few, anyway. And a bit.
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The Orixás of Candomblé: Who Is Your Tutelary Spirit?
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Where Are the Best Travel Destinations for Shakespeare Fans?
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Sophocles' Swansong
Oedipus at Colonus
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What Is Friluftsliv, The Norwegian Way of Life in Harmony with Nature?
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5 Horrific Stories from the Old Testament
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How Did Socrates’s Teaching Inspire Cynicism?
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Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE): Alexander’s Achaemenid Armageddon
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The Rembrandt Painting to Sell For $18.4 M. at Auction
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How Iran Won the West
How Iran Won the West
JamesHoare
Tue, 11/26/2024 - 09:40
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How Iran Won the West
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Tue, 11/26/2024 - 09:40
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The Tragic Life of Kermit Roosevelt & the Burden of Legacy
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Indiana University’s Plan for Selling Art to Fund Dorm Renovations
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7 Notable Kings of Israel and Judah From the Bible
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Dionysus
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Neil Gaiman’s Collection Sale Surpasses Expectations
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Lisa Schiff Art Collection Could Hit the Auction Block
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Everything is (Somewhat) Connected.
But some things are more connected than others.
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But some things are more connected than others.
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NY Denny Gallery Shuts Down After Ten Years
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10 Must-Visit Historic Villages in Portugal
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Art of the Etruscans
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Ancient Celtic Helmet Unearthed in Poland
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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882: Racism on a Federal Level
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Georgia: The Firework Protests : A Report and Video Footage from the Streets of Tbilisi
Tuesday, December 3 marked the sixth consecutive night of clashes between police and anti-government...
a month ago
Tuesday, December 3 marked the sixth consecutive night of clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. We offer the following short report and video footage courtesy of Georgian anarchists.
The demonstrators are responding to the...
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Finland in World War II: A Non-Fascist Axis Power?
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48 Hours In The Life of Andy Warhol, 1981
In spring of 1981, Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was setting up Myths, a...
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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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‘Bluestockings’ by Susannah Gibson review
‘Bluestockings’ by Susannah Gibson review
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Wed, 04/24/2024 - 09:46
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‘Bluestockings’ by Susannah Gibson review
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Liverpool Kids: Surviving Inner City Life In 1975
Paul Trevor’s photographs of Liverpool in 1975 formed part of The Survival Programme, which featured...
7 months ago
Paul Trevor’s photographs of Liverpool in 1975 formed part of The Survival Programme, which featured pictures, interviews, drafts and other materials made by member of the Exit Photography Group – Nicholas Battye, Chris Steele-Perkins and Paul Trevor. Created between 1974 and...
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The Federalist Papers: History & Summary
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The Last Question: Hear Leonard Nimoy Read Isaac Asimov’s Best Short Story
Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) liked one of his stories above all others – more than...
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Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) liked one of his stories above all others – more than the 500 or so stories he wrote or edited, including the bestselling I, Robot, the Foundation series and Lecherous Limericks. The story is The Last Question. First published in the...
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How Did the Seasons Get Their Names?
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5 Top Fighter Aces of World War I
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How Socrates Perceive Life, Death, and the Afterlife?
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8 Fun Facts About Montezuma — Starting with His Real Name
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Collectors Pull Lent Works From London’s Barbican
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4 Celtic Hillforts and Oppida from the Iron Age
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Why Did Ukraine Make Stamps of Banksy’s Art?
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Who Was Averroes?
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Interrail: The Trans Europe Express
Interrail: The Trans Europe Express
JamesHoare
Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:41
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Interrail: The Trans Europe Express
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Lower Manhattan in 1973
These Documerica photographs by Wil Blanche of lower Manhattan, New York City, were taken in May...
7 months ago
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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Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane: 1970s East London Before Gentrification
Brick Lane in London’s East End is in area of flux. From the road where they used mark bricks and...
6 months ago
Brick Lane in London’s East End is in area of flux. From the road where they used mark bricks and brew beer, the place has been sanctuary to immigrants for centuries and is now home to a large Bangladeshi community. In the 17th century, French Huguenots arrived and brought with...
Tjaart’s Substack
The curious case of the missing period
When Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is not simple
10 months ago
When Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is not simple
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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...
4 months ago
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...
Trying to Understand...
La politique de l’épuisement et l’épuisement de la politique.
Another of my essays in French.
a month ago
Another of my essays in French.
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Horse Archers: The Feared Unit of Ancient and Medieval Warfare
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Weekend Roundup
The End of the World?
a year ago
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Philip Marlowe: The Rise & Fall of The Private Detective
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It’s Complicated: Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson’s Scandalous Romance
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1980s NYC and the Intuition of Richard Sandler
“Street photography is very difficult. The number of really good pictures that you get is very small...
9 months ago
“Street photography is very difficult. The number of really good pictures that you get is very small in comparison to the number of pictures taken. You’re better off, I think, letting your intuition completely run wild…” – Richard Sandler on his photographs of NYC Richard...
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What Is Mudlarking? Treasure Hunting in the Thames
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Maelgwn Gwynedd: Historical King of the Arthurian Legends
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