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Music of the Squares David Ramsay Hay and the Reinvention of Pythagorean Aesthetics
Understanding the same laws to apply to both visual and aural beauty, David Ramsay Hay thought it...
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Understanding the same laws to apply to both visual and aural beauty, David Ramsay Hay thought it possible not only to analyse such visual wonders as the Parthenon in terms of music theory, but also to identify their corresponding musical harmonies and melodies, writes Carmel...
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Alexander Nevsky: Savior of the Kievan Rus’?
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Classical Wisdom
Why Read Modern Books?
Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
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Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
TheCollector
Cassandra: Princess of Troy, Cursed Prophetess, Tragic Prisoner
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Understanding Australian History Through 3 Artworks
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Forgotten Sandro Botticelli Piece Seized by Italian Authorities
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Submerged Bridge in Spanish Cave Built Nearly 6,000 Years Ago
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Three Rubens Paintings to Stay in the U.K., Advisory Panel Rules
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The End of Britain’s Weeks-Long General Elections
The End of Britain’s Weeks-Long General Elections
JamesHoare
Mon, 02/12/2024 - 10:39
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The End of Britain’s Weeks-Long General Elections
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Mon, 02/12/2024 - 10:39
Flashbak
Got Live If You Want It: John Scott’s Concert Photographs of Alice Cooper, Bryan Ferry, John Lydon...
Never let go of your dreams because nobody else is going to make them happen. When John Scott was a...
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Never let go of your dreams because nobody else is going to make them happen. When John Scott was a child he harboured dreams of becoming a photographer. He roamed around his parents’ home and snapped pictures in his head. He had a talent for it which he thought of turning into a...
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What Language Did the Ancient Romans Speak?
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Global Inequality...
Before the police arrives: Bookstores on Saturdays
I always loved Saturdays. When I was a college student, quite improbably, my parents decided that I...
10 months ago
I always loved Saturdays. When I was a college student, quite improbably, my parents decided that I would be a “technical executor” of our family’s monthly budget. My family was part of the red bourgeoisie and we had enough, and probably more than enough, for a comfortable life;...
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Egypt Luxury Retreat Offers Guests to Search for Cleopatra’s Tomb
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The Fisk Jubilee Singers Across the Atlantic
The Fisk Jubilee Singers Across the Atlantic
JamesHoare
Thu, 09/19/2024 - 06:00
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The Fisk Jubilee Singers Across the Atlantic
JamesHoare
Thu, 09/19/2024 - 06:00
TheCollector
Mystery at Cheviot Beach: The Strange Disappearance of Harold Holt
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Achaian War: How the Romans Defeated the Last Free State in Greece
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8 Must-See Highlights From London’s Soane Museum
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Res Obscura
Why did clothing become boring?
An investigation into when, how, and why everyone started dressing the same — and what it was like...
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How to Deal with Change: Advice from the Stoics
Everything changes and nothing stands still.
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Everything changes and nothing stands still.
TheCollector
Why Is Nan Goldin Considered a Trailblazer in Modern Photography?
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London’s Old Master Sales Squeak by Expectations
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5 Quotes by Locke Explained
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5 of the Most Important Magical Realist Writers
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Greco-Scythian Artifacts Seized by Spanish Police
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Patterns in Humanity
Historical Accounts of African Cannibalism
A short chronology of references to cannibalism in Africa
10 months ago
A short chronology of references to cannibalism in Africa
African History...
State and society in southern Ethiopia: the Oromo kingdom of Jimma (ca. 1830-1932)
Modern Ethiopia is a diverse country comprised of many communities and languages, each with its...
10 months ago
Modern Ethiopia is a diverse country comprised of many communities and languages, each with its history and contribution to the country's cultural heritage. While Ethiopian historiography is often focused on the historical developments in the northern regions of the country, some...
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Benedict Arnold: The Epitome of Betrayal
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Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus
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8 Artists Who Defined the Roaring Twenties
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What Was Lucas Cranach’s Legacy? A Dynasty in the German Renaissance
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Bob Pepper Art: Adult Fantasy And Vinyl Covers
You can see American artist Bob Pepper’s (October 23, 1938—January 16, 2019) illustrations on record...
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You can see American artist Bob Pepper’s (October 23, 1938—January 16, 2019) illustrations on record and paperback covers for Elektra Records’ Nonesuch and Checkmate labels, notably on Love’s 1967 Forever Changes album. Ballentine books’ Adult Fantasy series and game artwork made...
TheCollector
How Important Was Theseus for Athens? Theseus: Get to Know the Mythical King of Athens
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TheCollector
Why Is There One Caryatid at the British Museum and Five in Athens?
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Classical Wisdom
Are Propaganda and Politics Inevitable Bedfellows?
And Does Democracy Make It Worse?
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And Does Democracy Make It Worse?
Patterns in Humanity
The Effects of Immigration in Denmark
First, I briefly summarize statistics on the fiscal impact of immigration in Denmark, taken from an...
a year ago
First, I briefly summarize statistics on the fiscal impact of immigration in Denmark, taken from an official government report.
TheCollector
What Are the Strengths of Determinism?
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The Beatles Created a Painting While Touring in Japan
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What Was the Ancient Greek Pankration?
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Is the Earth Flat? The Bizarre Belief That Refuses to Die
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Can War Be Justified? A Philosophical View
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
What if Aristotle ran Amazon?
a year ago
What if Aristotle ran Amazon?
TheCollector
Alexander the Not-Feeling-Great: How Did Alexander the Great Die?
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Watergate: The Scandal that Defined Nixon’s Presidency
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Gandhi in South Africa: The Formation of the World-Famous Pacifist
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8 Historical Places to Visit in Kent
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A Collection of...
Collections: The Mediterranean Iron Omni-Spear
This week, on a bit of a lark, we’re going to discuss the most common weapon, by far, in the Iron...
a year ago
This week, on a bit of a lark, we’re going to discuss the most common weapon, by far, in the Iron Age Mediterranean (focusing on the period from the 8th to the 1st centuries BC): the humble, effective and ubiquitous thrusting spear. In particular, I want to discuss the striking...
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Parthenon Marbles or Elgin Marbles? Which Is the Correct Name?
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What Are the Books of the Old Testament? Order & Overview
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Ancien Régime France: 4 Harsh Realities of Life Before the Revolution
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10 Powerful Women From Folklore and Mythology Around the World
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Who Won the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse?
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7 Prominent Photorealist Artists in the World Today
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Classical Wisdom
Seneca's Tragic Plays
Stoic or Not?
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Patterns in Humanity
Man the Hunter
Are our stereotypes about hunter-gatherer societies outdated? Seems not.
a year ago
Are our stereotypes about hunter-gatherer societies outdated? Seems not.
Dreams of Space -...
A Visit to the New York World's Fair with Peter and Wendy (1964)
An apology to my long time followers. I had stopped posting months ago when I got too busy. I am...
3 months ago
An apology to my long time followers. I had stopped posting months ago when I got too busy. I am also having to work much harder to find /create new posts. So let me try every 2 weeks for a while and see how I do.
A Visit to the New York World's Fair was the official World's Fair...
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6 Lesser-Known Strange Ancient Olympic Sports
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What Are the Origins of the True Crime Genre?
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The Feather Thief: The Story of Dead Birds, Museum Heist, and a Flute
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10 Incredible Artworks by Félicien Rops
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French Antique Art Dealers Against New E.U. Import Restrictions
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What Is the Correspondence Theory of Truth?
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TheCollector interviewt die zeitgenössischen Künstlerin Toni Mauersberg
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Classical Wisdom
The Story of Thebes
From its captivating mythology and fantastic history, discover this important yet forgotten...
a year ago
From its captivating mythology and fantastic history, discover this important yet forgotten city-state...
TheCollector
Street Art Murals in Los Angeles: 7 Iconic Works and Their Artists
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Serpentine Installs 19-Foot Pumpkin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama
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History Today Feed
The Long Debate on Assisted Dying
The Long Debate on Assisted Dying
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:05
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The Long Debate on Assisted Dying
JamesHoare
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:05
TheCollector
8 Works of Art & Architecture Commissioned by the Medicis
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The Role & Importance of Primaries in the US Election Process
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4 Ways Indigenous Cultures Survived Colonialism in Latin America
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The Mystical Drawings of William Thomas Horton (1864-1919)
William Thomas Horton (1864–1919) was one of the Smithers People, a number of artists sponsored by...
a year ago
William Thomas Horton (1864–1919) was one of the Smithers People, a number of artists sponsored by Leonard Smithers (1861–1907),a leading light of the Decadent movement and publisher of upscale pornography. Some starry names were in his orbit, including Max Beerbohm, Aleister...
A Collection of...
Collections: Teaching Paradox, Imperator, Part IIIa: De Re Publica
This is the first half of the third part of our three-part (I, IIa, IIb) look at Paradox...
4 months ago
This is the first half of the third part of our three-part (I, IIa, IIb) look at Paradox Interactive’s ancient grand strategy game Imperator: Rome, running from the late fourth through the first century BCE, a period that, relevant for today’s discussion, covers the Middle and...
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Faith Ringgold, Storytelling Quilt Artist, Dies at 93
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5 Unique Gods & Goddesses Worshipped in the Incan Empire
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Venice Plan for Damaged Banksy Mural Concerns Locals
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The Grand Egyptian Museum Soon Opens for Visitors
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What’s the Historical Background of Tristan and Isolde’s Legend?
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The Walls of Jericho: Biblical Truth or Historical Propaganda?
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Artist Frank Auerbach Dies at 93
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What Was the Relationship Between Cezanne and Zola?
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Rastafari Philosophical Tenets: Divinity Within & African Redemption
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African History...
A history of Horses in the southern half of Africa ca. 1498-1900.
Horses and humans have shared a long history in Africa since the emergence of equestrian societies...
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Horses and humans have shared a long history in Africa since the emergence of equestrian societies across the continent during the bronze age.
TheCollector
Renovations Continue at Houston’s Rothko Chapel
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An Introduction to the Ethics of Care
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Britons Caught in the French Revolution
Britons Caught in the French Revolution
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:20
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Britons Caught in the French Revolution
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:20
TheCollector
Expressionists Exhibition to Open This Week at Tate Modern
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5 Controversies Surrounding Marina Abramović
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What Were the Most Controversial Suffragette Protests?
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Classical Wisdom
[Video] Roundtable Discussion with Mary Naples
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Watch now (60 min) | Cult of the Capture Bride: How Ancient Women Took Power
African History...
on the Nubian priests of Rome and the Moors of Spain
When the 12th-century West African scholar Ibrahim al-Kanemi moved to the city of Seville in Spain...
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When the 12th-century West African scholar Ibrahim al-Kanemi moved to the city of Seville in Spain and became one of the most celebrated Andalusian poets, he wasn't the first from his region to visit the Moorish kingdom.
Flashbak
Winners of the Black and White Photo Awards 2024
What is it about black and white pictures that makes people look better? Is is because black and...
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What is it about black and white pictures that makes people look better? Is is because black and white hints and pulls you in whereas colour can distract and reflect? LensCulture magazine celebrates black and white photography with is 2024 Black and White awards. “The enduring...
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6 Mythological Creatures Found on Tarot Cards and Their Meaning
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Trying to Understand...
The Water Is Rising.
But slowly ...
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The Hindenburg Disaster: Oh, the Humanity!
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Is Divorce in Christianity Really Allowed?
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Dreams of Space -...
Planet Trip (1960)
To continue out journey through this wonderful space quartet by William Nephew and Michael Chester...
a year ago
To continue out journey through this wonderful space quartet by William Nephew and Michael Chester is Planet Trip. The next logical step to them was exploring the solar system. They started with Mars and the books ends with Venus.
Nephew, William and Michael Chester....
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Britain’s First Milk Bar Opens
Britain’s First Milk Bar Opens
JamesHoare
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 08:00
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Britain’s First Milk Bar Opens
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Thu, 08/01/2024 - 08:00
TheCollector
Pablo Picasso’s Composition Techniques Explained Through 6 Works
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The Mexican Escape of European Surrealists During World War II
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What Are Salvador Dalí’s Composition Techniques?
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Polyphemus: Who Was the Cyclops That Was Tricked by Odysseus?
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Hundred Rabbits
a home for pino
We left Shimizu on a sunny morning, pushing off the dock at 6am. Early. We wanted to make sure we'd...
over a year ago
We left Shimizu on a sunny morning, pushing off the dock at 6am. Early. We wanted to make sure we'd arrive at our destination on time. There was 126nm between us and Shima Yacht harbor, a distance we needed to do in part at night. This wasn't ideal. We knew that. Many people...
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Who Is Sir David Attenborough?
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Photos of America’s Most Muscular Bodybuilders – A World of Buttock Make-Up Artists, Sinew and Spray...
The year is young – and your commitment to fitness and that new you for the year has begun to fade....
11 months ago
The year is young – and your commitment to fitness and that new you for the year has begun to fade. Time then to see what you could become if you persevere with photographer Brian Finke’s series on bodybuilding contests. In Most Muscular, Finke, who started his project when he...
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for June
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
over a year ago
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of June. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Nasu, released a nasu guide, and updated the look of the icon. We...
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Remedios Varo: The Surrealist Artist in 7 Works and 7 Facts
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St. Petersburg: A History of the City Built on Bones
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Quechua: A Dead Language? Not at All
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6 Empires that Conquered Ancient Egypt
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