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7 of the Most Historically Important Sites in Japan
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Anglo-Afghan Wars: How Afghanistan Became the Graveyard of Empires
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How to Understand the Book of Revelation: 4 Common Readings
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Does Nietzsche Believe in Free Will?
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Do We Need Passports? Or Borders?
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Patterns in Humanity
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Ancient Rome Vs Pontus: The Mithridatic Wars (88-63 BCE)
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When Was the First U.S. Presidential Election?
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Black Panther Party Founder: Who Was Huey Newton?
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An Exhibition on Rational Dress for Victorian Women
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Like everybody who has studied Marxism from a relatively young age I encountered many quotes of, or comments on, James Burnham's “The Managerial Revolution”. I was quite familiar with Burnham’s ideas but I have not read the book. I don't think that I would have read it, now in...
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Carl Schmitt: The Most Influential Nazi Philosopher?
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Discordianism: 4 Facts about the Bizarre Religious System
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The Jōmon Period: Japan’s Mysterious Origin Story
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The Mystical Drawings of William Thomas Horton (1864-1919)
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How Did Sappho’s Love Life Influence Her Poetry?
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The Economic Effects of the Vietnam War
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Rocketry Though the Ages (1959)
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Battle of the Granicus (334 BCE): Alexander’s Conquest Begins
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Celtic Art: A Brief Introduction
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6 Incredible Roman Sites in Spain
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Who Was Jelly Roll Morton? Self-styled “Inventor” of Jazz
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9 Inventions We Owe to the Ancients
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Great Photos: Le Mariage des Diables Blancs, May 22 1954
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Rocket Divers (1962)
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What Are the Best-known Post-Impressionist Paintings?
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7 Museums to Visit in Athens
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What Were The Four Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece
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Thanatos: The Greek God of Death
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Elton John Collection Goes on Sale After 21 Years
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Planet Trip (1960)
To continue out journey through this wonderful space quartet by William Nephew and Michael Chester...
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Ancient Pathways: What Are Ley Lines?
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Aristotle on Knowledge, Truth, and Error (6 Arguments)
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Philadelphia’s New Harriet Tubman Statue
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Walter Benjamin: What are the Connections Between Language and Theology?
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Summary of changes for December 2023
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This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of December.
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How Did Luciano Garbati Reimagine Medusa?
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US Returns 600 Stolen Artifacts to Italy
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What Is the History of Constitution Day in the US?
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Snapshots of People Posing with Statues : A Cast of Thousands
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Who Were the First Christian Martyrs of Britain?
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The Great Papal Schism: Two Christian Leaders Against Each Other
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In the Night Garden: The Magical World of George Shiras
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Abraham Lincoln’s Early Life: From Rural Kentucky to the White House
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Gustave Moreau: The Man Who Defined the Symbolist Movement
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John Martin’s Thrilling Illustrations for Paradise Lost (1827)
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When Did Operation Husky Take Place?
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An American Revolution Drawing Found in a NY Apartment
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6 Popular Netsuke Designs and Their Meanings
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‘Outposts of Diplomacy’ by G. R. Berridge review
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Liberalism, Democracy, and Pragmatism in John Dewey’s Philosophy
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Who Were the Most Notorious Nuremberg Trial Defendants?
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‘The Life & Death of States’ and ‘Vienna’ reviews
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Summary of changes for March 2024
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
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This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of March.
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100r.co, added chainplates, knots, washing dishes, receiving mail, updated our notes on diy carbonation system, and refrigeration.
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Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes: Views of Paris
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British-Controlled Mandatory Palestine (1920–1948): A History
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The Art of Fear: What Is Italian Giallo?
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10 Historic Towns in Southwest France Brimming With Joie de Vivre
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When Picasso Crossed the Iron Curtain: The 1st USSR Picasso Exhibition
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Distant Worlds (1932)
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An early children's science fiction book about spaceflight.
Borrowing from a book-seller description:
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Is Divorce in Christianity Really Allowed?
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Does Descartes Believe God Is Essential to Knowledge?
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over a year ago
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What Is Samsara in Hinduism?
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László Moholy-Nagy: Art from the Epoch of the Modernist Experiment
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How Nazi Propaganda Appropriated the Vikings
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Rudolf Koppitz Nudes And Other Studies Photographs That Capture The Fluidity Of Nature
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Santa Fe
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What Makes Salvador Dali So Famous?
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The Congress of Vienna: How Europe Was Redrawn
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Danish Unknown Royal Family Discovered Thanks to Ring
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American Modernist Florine Stettheimer Gets Catalogue Raisonné
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Kurt Vonnegut’s drawings and other doodles
“My own means of making a living is essentially clerical, and hence tedious and constipating. The...
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A Quick Trip Guide to Washington DC’s Museums
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What Was Pope Innocent III’s Role in the Medieval Crusades?
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What Is George Orwell Best Known For?
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7 Important Members of the Black Panthers You Need to Know
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Collectors Pull Lent Works From London’s Barbican
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a comprehensive look at states and societies across the continent's entire history.
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René Girard on Sacrifice & Violence: Why Does Scapegoating Happen?
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What is Wolfgang Tillmans Most Famous For?
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The Tragic Life of Kermit Roosevelt & the Burden of Legacy
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Why Does Nietzsche Reject Morality?
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Philip II of Macedon: The Man Who Made Alexander “Great”
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See The Rolling Stones 1966 Tour Program
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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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Plato On Knowledge
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A pride of lions, a paddling of ducks, and....a herd of harlots?
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Discover Pompeii’s Famous Mosaics
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St. Petersburg: A History of the City Built on Bones
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On the Spot: Alice Hunt
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On the Spot: Alice Hunt
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African History...
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The political marginalization of the Darfur region since the creation of colonial Sudan has resulted in one of the continent's longest-standing conflicts, which threatens to destroy the country's social fabric and its historical heritage. Just as the plight of modern Darfur...
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The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
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The Yellow Trade in Counterfeit Coins
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TheCollector
6 of Katherine Mansfield’s Short Stories You Need to Read
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8 Unsolved Disappearances From History
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On the Obscenity of Ovid
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& Gorgeous George's Self-censorship
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Armand Henrion: The Artist Who Always Painted Himself As A Clown
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Armand Henrion (1875 – 1958) was a Belgian-born artist. He contributed to the Expressionist movement, worked in France and became a French citizen. And he liked to paint self-portraits – hundreds of them – in which he is dressed as a clown (more Pierrot than Bozo). Pierrot...
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Lisa Schiff Art Collection Could Hit the Auction Block
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A Collection of...
Collections: How to Roman Republic, Part IIIc: Ten Tribunes, Two Censors and Twenty-Six Guys
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This is the third section of the third part of our our planned five part series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb) on the structure of the Roman Republic during the third and second centuries, the ‘Middle’ Republic.’ Last time we looked at the top of the Roman political career in the republic,...
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9 Historical Places to Visit in Dorset
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Global Inequality...
Trump and the Rise of Asia
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Dust And Decadence In Weimar Berlin: Gustav Wunderwald’s Paintings Of Another City
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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...
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The Great Emu War: When Australians Lost to Flightless Birds
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10 Must-Read Magical Realist Novels
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History Today Feed
Jackie Coogan and the Fall of Hollywood’s Child Stars
Jackie Coogan and the Fall of Hollywood’s Child Stars
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Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:58
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Jackie Coogan and the Fall of Hollywood’s Child Stars
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Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:58
TheCollector
Hidden Gospels: What Books Were Removed from the Bible (and Why)?
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The Psychology of Drawing: What Is the HTP Test?
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7 Notable Kings of Israel and Judah From the Bible
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Citizen of the World: TheCollector Interviews Composer Omar Rahbany
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The Vasari Sacristy: Breathtaking Artwork in Naples
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The Plague by Albert Camus: “Can One Be a Saint Without God?”
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Why Is Turkey so Important on Thanksgiving?
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7 Artists of The Nouveau Réalisme Movement You Should Know
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David Roberts & Frederick Catherwood: Artists of Ancient Egypt & Maya
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Res Obscura
Margaret Mead, Technocracy, and the origins of AI's ideological divide
The anthropologist helped popularize both techno-optimism and the concept of existential risk
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The anthropologist helped popularize both techno-optimism and the concept of existential risk
TheCollector
What Animals Appear in Shakespeare’s Plays?
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African History...
a brief note on the history of Africans exploring their own continent
plus: Ancient Egypt in Africa.
a year ago
plus: Ancient Egypt in Africa.
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6 Must-See Spanish Castles
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Open Culture
Hear the Evolution of Electronic Music: A Sonic Journey from 1929 to 2019
It’s easy to get the impression that enthusiasts of electronic music listen to nothing else. (Not...
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It’s easy to get the impression that enthusiasts of electronic music listen to nothing else. (Not that it isn’t true for some of them, who tend to relegate themselves to smaller subgenres: consult Ishkur’s Guide to Electronic Music for a map of the sonic territory.) And it’s...
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What Are the 5 Greatest Protest Songs of the 20th Century?
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What Are the 6 Tallest Mountains in Alaska?
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Was Emperor Nero Universally Hated During His Reign?
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6 Assassinations That Changed History
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How Did Indulgences Inspire the Protestant Reformation?
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4,000-Year-Old Temple and Theater Discovered in Peru
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The Louvre Could Move Mona Lisa To Underground Chamber
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The Merchant’s House Museum Fears ‘Irreparable Damage’
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How Did the Watergate Scandal Impact Presidential Elections?
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African History...
The intellectual history of Ethiopia and Eritrea: Ge'ez manuscripts and scholars (ca. 200-1900CE)
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The unique manuscript collections of Ethiopia and Eritrea written in the Ge'ez script are arguably the best-known works of literature produced in pre-colonial Africa.
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The Economy & The Vote: How Financial Fluctuations Impact Presidential Races
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German Museum Returns Ancient Marble Head to Greece
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Who Was Achilles? Greek Mythology’s Greatest Warrior
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Flashbak
Scenes From The Second City: Pictures of Birmingham 1980-1986
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TheCollector
Limpieza de Sangre: Blood Purity in Spain and Mexico
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Patterns in Humanity
Does poverty cause violent crime?
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An examination of the association between poverty and violent crime
TheCollector
The Met Reveals Design for New Modern and Contemporary Wing
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What Is Anti-Natalism?
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What Are the 5 Tallest Buildings in New York City?
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Why the Oracle of Delphi Still Beguiles
Why the Oracle of Delphi Still Beguiles
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Why the Oracle of Delphi Still Beguiles
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Wed, 12/13/2023 - 10:08
Open Culture
Watch the Surrealist Glass Harmonica, the Only Animated Film Ever Banned by Soviet Censors (1968)
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The Soviet Union’s repressive state censorship went to absurd lengths to control what its citizens read, viewed, and listened to, such as the almost comical removal of purged former comrades from photographs during Stalin’s reign. When it came to aesthetics, Stalinism mostly...
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Salford in 1977: People Of Langworthy, Ordsall and the Adelphi
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In 1977, Phil Portus photographed life on the streets of Salford in Greater Manchester, England. A member of the Reflex photography group, led by documentarian Diane Bush, a young American established documentary photographer, Portus wanted to show the everyday things people...
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American Tourist Smashed Roman Artifacts at the Israel Museum
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TheCollector interviewt die zeitgenössischen Künstlerin Toni Mauersberg
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Francisco Goya’s Descent Into Madness: The Disturbing Black Paintings
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5 Key Takeaways from Susan Sontag’s Famous Essay On Style
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The Problem with Catholic Popes: Linus and the Petrine Succession
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6 Conceptual Artists You Should Know
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Who Was Winston Churchill? The Dark Side of Britain’s Great Hero
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What Can History and Archaeology Tell Us About the Druids?
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Patterns in Humanity
Immigrant assimilation in Denmark
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With a few more books and a few old ideas.
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With a few more books and a few old ideas.
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Putting Pirates on Trial
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Putting Pirates on Trial
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Wed, 02/21/2024 - 00:00
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When Was the Fall of the Byzantine Empire?
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Res Obscura
Why did it take psychedelics so long to become popular?
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TheCollector
The History of Method Acting in Hollywood in 8 Lessons
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KAWS: 11 Things You Should Know
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5 Famous Artists Who Were Inspired by Alphanumerics
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Kalimantan: Indonesia’s Hidden Gem for Animal Lovers
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African History...
a brief note on the history of indigenous and foreign religions in African history, and the Kimpasi...
The majority of Africans today primarily identify as Christians and Muslims of various...
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The majority of Africans today primarily identify as Christians and Muslims of various denominations, with a relatively small fraction adhering to other belief systems often referred to as 'indigenous' or 'traditional' religions.
TheCollector
Achaian War: How the Romans Defeated the Last Free State in Greece
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Who Were the Samaritans?
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Dr Alun Withey
Creams, Clothes and Cases: The material culture of pre-modern travel.
I am currently on study leave, getting on with research for my new project on the history of travel...
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I am currently on study leave, getting on with research for my new project on the history of travel preparations. One thing that I’m particularly interested in is the material culture of travel, and what sorts of things were available for travellers as they got ready for their...
TheCollector
6 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Salem Witch Trials
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What Did Averroes Ask Ibn Arabi?
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The Top 10 Museums to Visit in Madrid
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Top 10 Historic Sites You Should See in Paris
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Hitler’s Gamble: Where Did the Battle of the Bulge Take Place?
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Luck and Cheating in Roman Gambling: The Die is Cast
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African History...
a brief note on the intellectual contributions of African scholars in the diaspora
the biography of a West African mathematician in Cairo.
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the biography of a West African mathematician in Cairo.
TheCollector
Latest Pompeii Discovery is a Rare Blue Room
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Who Were the Top Allied Commanders of World War II?
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What Is David Hammons Best Known For?
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Theodor Morell: Hitler’s Particularly Odious Physician
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What Is the Role of Dance in Hindu Spirituality? (Dances & Gods)
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African History...
Taming and domesticating the wild: the War-Elephants of ancient Aksum and Kush
In his 1668 description of the West African kingdom of Benin, the Dutch writer Olfert Dapper...
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In his 1668 description of the West African kingdom of Benin, the Dutch writer Olfert Dapper reported that “The king shows himself only once a year to his people, going out of his court on horseback, accompanied by three or four hundred noblemen on horseback.”
TheCollector
Italian Police Thwart “Tomb Raiders” at Etruscan Burial Site
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How Did the Israelites Escape Egypt?
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Flashbak
Strange Magic: Belgium In Colour by Harry Gruyaert
‘Belgium is much more aesthetic. I’m making fun of my people and my own upbringing; colour here also...
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‘Belgium is much more aesthetic. I’m making fun of my people and my own upbringing; colour here also refers to my relationship to my country.’ — Harry Gruyaert Harry Gruyaert’s photographs show his preference for shooting in the street, where he can capture the unexpected, most...
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6 Inventions to Thank the Aztec, Maya, & Inca For
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Trying to Understand...
Rules, Rules Rules
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Because that's all they can do.
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10 Essential Movies to Watch to Understand Film Noir
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History of the Automobile: How Did We Get to Electric Vehicles?
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Who Won the Battle of Fredericksburg?
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5 Great Books by Alexandre Dumas
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The Myth of the Minotaur
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The three German fears
Historical origins of the malaise
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7 African Myths About Animals
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The World's First Computer
The Antikythera Mechanism
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The Antikythera Mechanism
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Marcus Aurelius' Birthday Celebrations
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Marcus Aurelius' Birthday Celebrations
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Julius Caesar
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How Did Johannes Vermeer Depict Women?
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What Was the Celtic “Cult of the Head”?
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Classical Wisdom
How Should We Treat Our Enemies?
And how does it reflect on us?
a year ago
And how does it reflect on us?
TheCollector
The Indigenous Architecture of the Cosmos in the Amazon
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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...
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 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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How Does Aristotle Conceptualize the Soul?
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First Nations of the Canadian Subarctic: A Brief History
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Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
JamesHoare
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:26
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Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
JamesHoare
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TheCollector
Northanger Abbey: Jane Austen’s Gothic Parody
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