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Oscar Newman Designs For An Atomic City Beneath Manhattan, 1969
In 1969, the Canadian-born American architect Oscar Newman (30 September 1935 – 14 April 2004)...
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In 1969, the Canadian-born American architect Oscar Newman (30 September 1935 – 14 April 2004) designed a nuclear bomb-proof city beneath Manhattan. In a vast spherical space itself created by a series of nuclear explosions, he’d build a city pretty much like the one above, with...
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Forgotten Gods
Nature Spirits of Greek Myth
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Nature Spirits of Greek Myth
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Maurizio Cattelan’s Duct-Taped Banana Auctioned for $6 Million
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Who Was Saint Athanasius?
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10 Pieces of Legislation Affecting America’s Indigenous People
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Yuefenpai: 8 Facts About the Iconic Chinese Calendar Advertisements
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The Water Is Rising.
But slowly ...
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British Punks in the 1980s by Shirley Baker
British photographer Shirley Baker captured these fabulous portraits of punks on the streets of...
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British photographer Shirley Baker captured these fabulous portraits of punks on the streets of Manchester, Stockport and London’s Camden Town in the early 1980s. Shirley’s daughter, Nan Levy, spoke to the Museum of of Youth Culture about her mother’s work as part of an...
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How Many U.S. Presidents Served Two Terms in Office?
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Alexander the Not-Feeling-Great: How Did Alexander the Great Die?
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September 1, 1939: The Invasion of Poland
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Global Inequality...
Abundance, capitalism and climate change
In classical Marxism, communism is defined as a society of material abundance. It is a society where...
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In classical Marxism, communism is defined as a society of material abundance. It is a society where goods flow in abundance (“after the productive forces have…increased…all the springs of co-operative wealth flow more abundantly”, Marx, Critique of the Gotha Program
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How Did Gnosticism Influence Early Christianity?
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How Did Aristotle Shape Ancient Greek Philosophy?
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Fixing Time In 1970s and 80s England: Ian Macdonald Shows Us A Changing World
Ian Macdonald’s black-and-white film photography from the 1970 and 80s shows us children’s at...
3 months ago
Ian Macdonald’s black-and-white film photography from the 1970 and 80s shows us children’s at school, heavy industry, steel works, Redcar blast furnace, Smith’s Dock Shipyard, houseboats and life in Cleveland and Teesside, England. “The blast furnace has a drama and beauty to...
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Libby Hall: Remembering The Photographer and Collector of Dog Photography
Libby Hall (1941-2023) was a friend. When she died last year at age 81, she let behind an archive...
7 months ago
Libby Hall (1941-2023) was a friend. When she died last year at age 81, she let behind an archive that speaks of her talent as a street and press photographer, writer and collector, most notably of vintage dog photographs which now live at London’s Bishopsgate Institute. “Mine...
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The History of the Ancient Olympics: Footraces in the Nude
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Trying to Understand...
It's All About Them.
But the Western Security Complex thinks it's all about Us.
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But the Western Security Complex thinks it's all about Us.
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Anne Brontë: The First Feminist Novelist?
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11 Events in the 19th Century that Changed the World
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8 Inventive Weapons of the Ancient World
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Classical Wisdom
Are Protests the Best Way to Say Nay?
Can Mobs Make the Change They Want to See?
7 months ago
Can Mobs Make the Change They Want to See?
Trying to Understand...
Will it Bend or Will it Break?
The international system, that is.
a year ago
The international system, that is.
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Gods From Space: When London Taxi Diver George King Met Jesus And Other Aliens
“Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament” – ‘The Command’...
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“Prepare yourself! You are to become the voice of Interplanetary Parliament” – ‘The Command’ received by George King from space, 1954 On May 8th 1954, London taxi driver George King was doing the household chores when he heard a voice. What came to be known as “The Command”...
weird medieval guys
The coolest medieval woman you've never heard of
Christine de Pizan on Circe, Medusa, and other virtuous ladies
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Christine de Pizan on Circe, Medusa, and other virtuous ladies
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Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum Launches AI “Art Explorer”
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Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes: Views of Paris
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Paul Cézanne Work Sold by Christie’s
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Who Was the Terrifying Ottoman Sultan Selim “the Grim?”
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US Returns 600 Stolen Artifacts to Italy
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The Good and Bad in Nolan’s Oppenheimer (Critic’s Review)
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What Is Hagia Sophia & Who Built It?
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Patterns in Humanity
Race, economics and homicide in the United States: a summary
Why economic factors cannot explain homicide disparities in the United States
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Why economic factors cannot explain homicide disparities in the United States
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Bobby Fischer vs. the World: Chess Within the Cold War
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How Has the Tower of London Changed Over Time?
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Was Vincent van Gogh Religious?
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The Artist Winston Churchill: A Political Leader’s Side Hustle?
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How Did Rothko Seek to Transcend the Visible World?
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Who Was Henri Cartier Bresson?
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A Brief History of Cartography: The Importance of Maps in Civilization
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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
Trying to Understand...
Out Of Control.
Fear the worst, hope for the best.
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Fear the worst, hope for the best.
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8 Places in Munich Addressing National Socialism’s Problematic Legacy
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How Did Carl Jung Differ from Sigmund Freud?
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African History...
a brief note on European pirates and African states during the 'golden age of piracy.'
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
9 months ago
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
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10 Architectural Landmarks You Must See in Valencia
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Classical Wisdom
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Advice from the Ancients
11 months ago
A Collection of...
Collections: Phalanx’s Twilight, Legion’s Triumph, Part IIIb: Pyrrhus
This is the second part of the third part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa) look at the...
9 months ago
This is the second part of the third part of our four(ish) part (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa) look at the performance of the Roman army and its legions in the third and second century BC against the Hellenistic armies of the heirs of Alexander. Last time, we sought to assess some of...
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7 Famous Impressionist Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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The History of Method Acting in Hollywood in 8 Lessons
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How Does Friedrich Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom Criticize Socialism?
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9 Places to Visit Between San Diego and Glacier National Park
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The Months: Gardens of Art by Eugène Grasset
In 1894, Eugène Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) received a commission from the French...
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In 1894, Eugène Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) received a commission from the French department store La Belle Jardinière to create 12 original works of art to be used as a calendar. Grasset’s woodcuts show women in fashionable costumes of the period each bearing a sign...
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon With Illustrations by Kay Nielsen, 1914
Kay Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator best known for his work for...
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Kay Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator best known for his work for Disney, for whom he contributed many story sketches and illustrations, not least the nightmarish, eerie and delicate Bald Mountain scenes for the animated movie Fantasia (1940). But...
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A History of the White House: The US President’s Home
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What Were the Religious Beliefs of Hans Holbein the Younger?
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Anarcho-Capitalism Explained in 5 Steps
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Rationalism 101: A Historical Overview
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Is Nietzsche Associated with Moral Nihilism?
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Who Won the First Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War?
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Top 10 Historic Sites You Should See in Paris
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Buckingham Palace To Exhibit Unseen Renaissance Drawings
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Rome Considers Entry Fee for Famed Trevi Fountain
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Neanderthal Nonsense: Debunking Myths About Our Ancient Cousins
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Who Was Martin Luther? (Bio, Ideas, Legacy)
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What Were the Strategic Objectives During the Battle of Narvik?
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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...
11 months ago
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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The Rise & Fall of Pre-Columbian Empires & Their Cultures
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Baroque Art & Architecture: 6 Frequently Asked Questions
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How Did Philosophers of Different Eras Perceive Happiness?
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What is the Tall Poppy Syndrome?
Is it good, bad or relative?
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Is it good, bad or relative?
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What Are the Most Spoken Indigenous Languages in Mexico?
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Children’s Drawings of Gladiators Discovered in Pompeii
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KAWS Show Shut Down by Protestors
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Did Spirituality Shape the Art of Ana Mendieta?
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for January
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 January. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Left, re-wrote documentation, redesigned the UX for...
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What Is Transcendentalism?
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The Fifteenth Amendment: Expanding Voting Rights After the Civil War
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Does FREE WILL Exist?
And if not, what are the consequences?
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And if not, what are the consequences?
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What Is Film Noir? A Definition, History, and Impact
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Volksgeist: Who Was Johann Gottfried Herder?
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African History...
On Hegel's ignorance of African History
*my article for ROAPE journal
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*my article for ROAPE journal
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Finding Mom in 1970s New York City – Rich Allen’s Portraits Roll Back The Years
Thanks to Rich Allen and his brilliant pictures of New York City in the 1970s, Lisa Murray got to...
5 months ago
Thanks to Rich Allen and his brilliant pictures of New York City in the 1970s, Lisa Murray got to see a picture of her late mother. We’re going to share some more of Rich’s portraits of people of 1970s NYC after we’ve heard from Lisa. “I am so grateful for Rich Allen for taking...
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What Are Most Infamous Tales about Emperor Caligula?
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‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G.R. Berridge review
‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G.R. Berridge review
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Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:04
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‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G.R. Berridge review
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7 Historical Places to Visit on the Isle of Skye
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9 Interesting Facts About Claude Monet
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Battle of the Granicus (334 BCE): Alexander’s Conquest Begins
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What Is the Hierarchy of Angels in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
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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...
2 weeks ago
Imagine a business meeting which will decide if a new project goes forward, or decide key priorities about it.
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The British Museum to Tighten Security and Collection Records
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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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10 Most Historic Cities to Visit Around the World
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Who Is Grace Jones? Androgyny in Art
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Do We Need Passports? Or Borders?
Watch now (23 sec) | Crossing with Radiohead
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Watch now (23 sec) | Crossing with Radiohead
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What Are Henri Matisse’s Most Vivid Paintings?
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Trying to Understand...
My Substack in Other Languages.
Starting with Spanish.
a year ago
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How Georgia O’Keeffe Went Against Gender Expectations
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How Did the First World War Change the Arts?
How Did the First World War Change the Arts?
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How Did the First World War Change the Arts?
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Great Photos: Le Mariage des Diables Blancs, May 22 1954
On May 22 1954, tightrope walkers Berthy Omankowsky and Roger Decugis married on a rope stretched...
6 months ago
On May 22 1954, tightrope walkers Berthy Omankowsky and Roger Decugis married on a rope stretched high above the Place du Capitole in Toulouse, France. The wedding of two members of the Franco-Czechoslovakian (Diables Blancs) White Devils Company was overseen by Father Robert...
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Len Deighton’s Action Cookbook : How To Seduce With An Omelette (1965)
Len Deighton’s Action Cookbook (1965) began life as cookery strips (aka ‘cookstrips’) when Leighton...
6 months ago
Len Deighton’s Action Cookbook (1965) began life as cookery strips (aka ‘cookstrips’) when Leighton was a student at London’s Royal Academy and St Martin’s art school, and living with classmate Bob Hyde. Aimed at “an audience of men unskilled at knowing their way around the...
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What Are the Main Sources of Knowledge?
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15 Facts About Genghis Khan & His Legacy
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Met Announces First Major Caspar David Friedrich Exhibition in the US
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Breaking Through To The Other Side: The Flammarion Engraving, c.1888
The so-called ‘Flammarion engraving’ is a wood engraving by an unknown artist that first appeared in...
6 months ago
The so-called ‘Flammarion engraving’ is a wood engraving by an unknown artist that first appeared in French writer Camille Flammarion’s L’Atmosphère: Météorologie populaire (1888) in a chapter called ‘The Shape of the Sky’. The image is of a man crawling under the edge of the...
Dreams of Space -...
Sky-Hi: A Trip Into Space with Terry (1952)
Mara. Sky-Hi: A Trip Into Space With Terry. Personal History Agency : NY. 22 p. 1952
It came in a...
a year ago
Mara. Sky-Hi: A Trip Into Space With Terry. Personal History Agency : NY. 22 p. 1952
It came in a nice gift box with a space quiz. It is a little bit of an odd astronomy book. The illustration are very beautiful and if you notice each planet has smaller people in the picture to...
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The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
j.hoare
Mon, 11/27/2023 - 12:04
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The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
j.hoare
Mon, 11/27/2023 - 12:04
Dreams of Space -...
A Journey to the Moon: A science fiction poem for children (1954)
An unusual children's book consisting of a long poem about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and an imaginary...
a year ago
An unusual children's book consisting of a long poem about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and an imaginary trip to the Moon. It is highly illustrated and worth a look if you have not seen it. It was colored in places in crayon by a child but that sort of adds to the charm of someone who...
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8 Outstanding Women in the History of Philosophy
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5 Interesting 1980s Subcultures: From Goth to Punk to Skinheads
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Classical Wisdom
Can We Choose NOT to Be Harmed?
How can we train Resilience?
a year ago
How can we train Resilience?
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10 Extraordinary Symbolist Artists: From Munch to Moreau
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5 Top Fighter Aces of World War I
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