TheCollector
Aristotle vs. Walter Benjamin on the Philosophy of Translation
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African History...
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London’s Pig-Faced Urban Legend
London’s Pig-Faced Urban Legend
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What Is the Difference Between Candomblé and Umbanda?
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How Carl Jung Revolutionized Psychology: Into the Shadow-Land
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What Is Hegel’s Dialectic Method?
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Winged Victory
Art of the Hellenistic Period
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The Libellous Letters of the Chevalier d’Eon
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Wed, 12/18/2024 - 09:29
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TheCollector
What Was the Most Notorious Trial of the 20th Century? 4 Possible Contenders
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Flashbak
Strange Magic: Belgium In Colour by Harry Gruyaert
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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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Ernest Hemingway’s Guide to Writing A Book From Start to Finish
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When Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is not simple
TheCollector
Where Did Paul Cezanne Live?
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Mao Zedong: His Origins & Unlikely Rise to Power
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How Did the 1979 Iranian Revolution Influence Iran’s Economy?
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How Did Norse Rune Magic Work?
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Who Was Frantz Fanon?
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Philopoemen: The Last Great General of Ancient Greece
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‘Spiral Jetty’ Added to National Register of Historic Places
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Is the Earth Flat? The Bizarre Belief That Refuses to Die
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The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
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France Saves Europe.
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9 months ago
Again. In a manner of speaking.
TheCollector
7 Facts About Banana Republics & Their Role in History and Politics
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CrimethInc.
Announcing The Beautiful Idea : A New Podcast
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Participants in CrimethInc. projects are collaborating with veterans of other anarchist media platforms on a new podcast, The Beautiful Idea, which will offer reporting and analysis of current events. The first episode of The Beautiful Idea has just been released!
In their own...
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Roadside Relics of the USSR
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Bacon and Monet Landscapes to Lead Christie’s Evening Sale
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5 Important Examples of Religious Art From Christian History
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Dreams of Space -...
Outer Space (1953)
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First Nations of the Canadian Northwest: A Brief History
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6 Inventions to Thank the Aztec, Maya, & Inca For
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J.S. Bach’s Life and Travels in Germany
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The Eiffel Tower: 12 Facts About the Iconic Parisian Landmark
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What Is the Symbolism in Whitman’s Leaves of Grass?
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Ancient Greece's Master Sculptor
The Life and Work of Pheidias
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The Life and Work of Pheidias
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Faces of Madness: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s Heads
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10 Unique Pigments That You Have Never Heard Of
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A Civil War Vateran Created The Esoteric Fraternity and the Cult of Solar Biology in 1890s ...
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History Today Feed
Byzantine Bishops at War with Women
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j.hoare
Fri, 12/22/2023 - 00:00
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TheCollector
Authoritarian vs. Democratic Socialism: What’s the Difference?
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Have they any idea what they are talking about?
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5 Unique Gods & Goddesses Worshipped in the Incan Empire
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The Furies
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Who Was Johann Gottlieb Fichte?
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Jesus In Photos – The Mid-Century Years
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Early images of Jesus look not much the Jesus we see today and in the Turin Shroud. Back then he was bushy haired and youthful, soft-bodied like the Jesus at the Arian Baptistery, hopeful and free. The face was based on the best looking heathen gods. In the Middle Ages, Jesus...
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Korea’s War of Prisoners
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Korea’s War of Prisoners
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Weekend Roundup
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8 Great Women Sculptors You Need to Know
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Nietzsche’s Crusade Against the Philosophers
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7 Scottish Inventors & Their Inventions
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‘A Priori’ and ‘A Posteriori’ Knowledge: What Are They?
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1950s American Culture: Suburbia, the American Dream, & Inequality
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Marcel Breuer’s Iconic Work: From Bauhaus to Brutalism
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How Did Paper Money Develop in the Premodern World?
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Discover Norman Rockwell’s America (& His Legacy)
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American Abstract Artist Frank Stella Dies at 87
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Simon the Zealot of the Twelve Disciples: Bio, Legacy, and Death
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Alive! The Incredible Story of Hugh Glass
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Who Was Django Reinhardt?
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Flashbak
1980s NYC and the Intuition of Richard Sandler
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Was the Neolithic Revolution Really a Revolution?
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What Role Did Women Play in World War II?
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Rastafarianism: Religion or Philosophy?
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Res Obscura
Simulating History with Multimodal AI: an Update
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a year ago
Generative AI offers a new, more engaging (and, hopefully, more empathetic) way of teaching history. But how to use it?
TheCollector
Ming Dynasty Artefacts Found in South China Shipwreck
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What Happened at the Battle of Kyiv in WWII?
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What Did Americans Eat During the Great Depression?
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When Philosophy Meets Oppression: Who Was Baruch Spinoza?
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What Did Julius Caesar Say Before He Died?
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The Dutch Under Nazi Rule: German WWII Occupation of the Netherlands
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Stéphane Breitwieser: The Tragic Story of the Most Successful Art Thief
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History Today Feed
On the Spot: Lucy Noakes
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Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:43
a week ago
On the Spot: Lucy Noakes
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Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:43
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Was Spinoza an Atheist? The Theological-Political Treatise
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Bertolt Brecht: 10 Facts About the Famous Playwright
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Gender Identity & Incidents That Scandalized Shakespeare’s London
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‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review
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Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:00
8 months ago
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Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:00
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Aristotle’s Poetics: A Brief Overview
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“Protector of the Indians”: Who Was Fray Bartolome de las Casas?
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The Ancient Cities of Sumeria: Eridu & Uruk
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The Young British Artist Movement (YBA): 10 Famous Artworks You Should Know
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Malta & Its Role in World War II: A Crucial Fortress Island
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A History of the Whig Party: Who Were the Whigs?
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History Today Feed
Gustav Vasa: The Father of Modern Sweden?
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JamesHoare
Fri, 08/23/2024 - 08:40
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Fri, 08/23/2024 - 08:40
Dreams of Space -...
Collier's Encyclopedia Space Articles (1959)
This is a pamphlet distributed to schools to convince student and teachers to buy their...
a year ago
This is a pamphlet distributed to schools to convince student and teachers to buy their encyclopedia. It was also a nice "free" classroom supplement for teachers trying to teach about the coming space age.
This last essay is actually from 1952, it is a nice...
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Who Won the Battle of Antietam?
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Overcoming Bias
Culture Status Report
I’ve been focused on cultural drift for about nine months now, and the probability estimates in my...
2 weeks ago
I’ve been focused on cultural drift for about nine months now, and the probability estimates in my last post make this a good time to take stock.
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Papa To The Rescue.
And stop saying "it's not fair!"
3 months ago
And stop saying "it's not fair!"
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A history of the Gonja Kingdom: (1550-1899)
State and society in nothern ghana after the Mali empire's decline.
a year ago
State and society in nothern ghana after the Mali empire's decline.
TheCollector
The 5 Most Significant Queens and Kings of Jerusalem
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Alan Turing: The Genius Who Cracked the Enigma Code
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Who Was Gertrude Stein? More Than a Poet & Collector
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8 Fun Facts About Montezuma — Starting with His Real Name
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Classical Wisdom
The Life of Terence
Slave turned Playwright
4 months ago
TheCollector
How Did Belgium Become a Country?
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The Nepalese Royal Massacre: Royalty Meets True Crime
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History Today Feed
The US Treasury’s Money Laundering Machine
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JamesHoare
Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:20
9 months ago
The US Treasury’s Money Laundering Machine
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Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:20
African History...
a brief note on the long history of African diplomacy.
historical links between west africa and the Maghreb.
5 months ago
historical links between west africa and the Maghreb.
History Today Feed
The Women who Forged Medieval England
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JamesHoare
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 00:00
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Thu, 09/05/2024 - 00:00
TheCollector
5 Artworks by John Baldessari You Should Know
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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 …...
TheCollector
Bordeaux Wine in France: A Historical Primer
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What Are the 5 Tallest Statues in the World?
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History Today Feed
‘Crimean Quagmire’ by Gregory Carleton review
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JamesHoare
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 08:00
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Mon, 09/23/2024 - 08:00
TheCollector
What Is the Legacy of Genghis Khan’s Promiscuity?
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TheCollector
Interview with Dr. Roberta Bondar: Intertwining Art and Science
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China And Russia Walk Into A Room.
And don't say a word about Europe.
6 months ago
And don't say a word about Europe.
TheCollector
Who Was Saint Peter the Apostle?
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TheCollector
The Political Effects of the 1979 Iranian Revolution
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Julius Caesar
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Flashbak
The Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll from 19th Century Japan
The Kaikidan Ekotoba scroll features paintings of 33 monsters, both fantastic and plain odd from...
5 months ago
The Kaikidan Ekotoba scroll features paintings of 33 monsters, both fantastic and plain odd from Japan. It’s a subject we’ve visited before with the Yokai Horrors from the 18th Century Bakemono Zukushi Scroll. Thought to originate in the mid 1800s, the artist behind the Kaikidan...
TheCollector
Is Divorce in Christianity Really Allowed?
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What Was Life Really Like for WWI Tank Crews?
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Who Was Hilma af Klint? 7 Facts About the Pioneer of Abstract Art
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Top Aces of World War II: 7 Talented Fighter Pilots
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Ancien Régime France: 4 Harsh Realities of Life Before the Revolution
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A Collection of...
Fireside Friday, May 31, 2024 (Academic Departments)
Fireside this week! I am spinning up to write a Teaching Paradox series on Imperator later this...
6 months ago
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Once Overlooked Painting From Botticelli’s Studio Rediscovered
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Joseph Kony & the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda
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Who Was the First US President To Be Impeached?
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Hundred Rabbits
Wood stove installation
It was our dream to have a little wood stove aboard Pino. After researching stoves, we decided that...
over a year ago
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Our Espar forced air diesel heater broke on our last passage, and we decided not to replace it. There are few...
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a brief note on African travel literature in history
a Swahili document on south-central Africa.
7 months ago
a Swahili document on south-central Africa.
TheCollector
5 of Hildegard of Bingen’s Most Notable Works
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TheCollector
Artemisia Gentileschi Lost Painting in The U.K.’s Royal Collection
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TheCollector
What Is Philosophical Intelligence? (And How to Practice It)
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Trying to Understand...
Another Of My Essays in French
And some bits and pieces.
3 months ago
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TheCollector
Watergate: The Scandal that Defined Nixon’s Presidency
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Classical Wisdom
Monsters of Mythology
Who Made the Top Ten?
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TheCollector
The 6 Finest Gothic Cathedrals in France
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10 Facts About the Surreal Life of Antonio López de Santa Anna
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8 Techniques in Persuasion from Antiquity
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TheCollector Interviews Contemporary Artist Toni Mauersberg
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7 Key Beliefs and Practices From Hasidic Judaism
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TheCollector
Marx’s German Ideology: What is Historical and Dialectical Materialism?
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Flashbak
Manhattan in 1990 – NYC Before the Clean-Up
At the start of the 1990s, New York City was tired and rough By the decade’s end it had lost of some...
10 months ago
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TheCollector
Bronze Age Town Found in Saudi Arabian Desert
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Who Was Marcus Licinius Crassus, and How Did He Die?
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African History...
Mansa Musa and the royal pilgrimage tradition of west Africa: 11th-18th century
Why Africa's caravans of gold stopped travelling to Arabia.
a year ago
Why Africa's caravans of gold stopped travelling to Arabia.
TheCollector
Josephine Baker: An American Dancer in the French Resistance
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TheCollector
What Are the Oldest Copies of the Bible?
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Flashbak
Manhattan Noir: John Fensten’s Photographs of New York City in the 1980s
John Fensten (American, New York, 1936-2001) studied acting with the world-renowned Actor’s Studio...
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TheCollector
Who Were the 6 Most Famous Artists of the Protestant Reformation?
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Rembrandt Used Arsenic to Paint “The Night Watch”
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TheCollector
Toxic Walls: Why Was Victorian Green Wallpaper So Deadly?
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What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit Cairo, Egypt?
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Neanderthal Nonsense: Debunking Myths About Our Ancient Cousins
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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...
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 October. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
TinyBASIC, implemented TinyBASIC in Uxntal.
Left, added a...
TheCollector
Arthur Schopenhauer’s Idealism: Is Our World Just a Dream?
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4 Norse Myths That Inspired Cinema
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Voices from Chinese Christianity: Between Christ and Confucius
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Hannah Arendt’s The Human Condition: What is an Active Life?
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7 of Elsa Schiaparelli’s Greatest Artistic Collaborations
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Patterns in Humanity
When Lightning Strikes... Literally
A quantification of the risk of dying from a lightning strike and other external sources of harm
a year ago
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TheCollector
Lost Caravaggio Painting Unveiled at the Prado
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How Did Andy Warhol Change the History of Cinema?
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What Are the Tallest Trees in the United States?
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Who Is Grace Jones? Androgyny in Art
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UN Committee Votes Against “At Risk” Designation for Stonehenge
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TheCollector
Interview with Nicolas Party: Pastels, Rosalba Carriera, & More
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Hidden History
Museum Ship Destroyer USS Kidd
The Fletcher-class destroyer USS Kidd was named, not after the famous British pirate, but after a...
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Bouquets, Veils and White Dresses: Where Did Western Wedding Traditions Come From?
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7 Famous Works by Henri Rousseau
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When Did Operation Husky Take Place?
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Hidden Gospels: What Books Were Removed from the Bible (and Why)?
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Freak Shows: The Truth Behind Beauty and the Beast
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TheCollector
Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus
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TheCollector
Here’s How AI Completed Keith Haring’s Work
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The End of the World?
a year ago
History Today Feed
A History of Phantom Pain
A History of Phantom Pain
j.hoare
Mon, 01/15/2024 - 12:44
11 months ago
A History of Phantom Pain
j.hoare
Mon, 01/15/2024 - 12:44
TheCollector
A History Lover’s Guide to Buenos Aires
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TheCollector
How Did People Get Paid in the Pre-Columbian Americas? (Not in Gold)
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TheCollector
4 Roman Emperors Who Died in Battle
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a year ago
Wrong Side of...
Who speaks of the Armenians?
Britain is in bed with Putin's friends
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Britain is in bed with Putin's friends
History Today Feed
Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
Ancient Rome’s Failed Building Projects
JamesHoare
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 09:26
10 months ago
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JamesHoare
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 09:26
TheCollector
Les Soixante-Huitards: The French Student Demonstrations of May 1968
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10 Things to Do in London if You Love Art
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10 Powerful Women From Folklore and Mythology Around the World
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When Did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain Really Begin?
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The Roman-Jewish Wars: Jewish Resistance vs Roman Might
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Flashbak
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...
8 months ago
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TheCollector
6 Facts about the Ancient Olympic Games
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5 Great European Christmas Markets Worth Traveling For
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Who Are the Ku Klux Klan?
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History Today Feed
The ‘Experts’ from Afghanistan
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JamesHoare
Fri, 07/19/2024 - 08:00
5 months ago
The ‘Experts’ from Afghanistan
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Fri, 07/19/2024 - 08:00
TheCollector
The Life of Malcolm X: “You Had Better Make Some Noise”
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TheCollector
11th-Century Coins Found by Metal Detectors Valued at $5.6M
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The Fate of Jewish Art Collections in WWII: 20 Looted Families
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TheCollector
Aristotle’s Model of Communication: 3 Key Elements of Persuasion
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African History...
a brief note on the origin of African civilizations
plus, the Nok Neolithic culture.
a year ago
plus, the Nok Neolithic culture.
TheCollector
Ancient Marble Floor Restored Underwater in Italy
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TheCollector
Peckham Banksy Art Removed by Two Men
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TheCollector
How Does Aristotle Conceptualize the Soul?
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African History...
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Athens, Greece
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Vintage Illustrations Of Japanese Anthropomorphic Frogs and Toads
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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 May. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
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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.
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Hunter S Thompson Sets Fire To His Christmas Tree (1990)
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Who Is Theatrical Artist Augusto Boal?
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Uncovering 5 Portraits From the Renaissance
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Was Flavius Aetius “Last of the Romans”?
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What Are Henri Matisse’s Most Vivid Paintings?
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How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?
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Let Them Eat Cake: 28 Sweet Birthday Cake Snapshots
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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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What Is BRICS and Why Is it Important?
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The British Museum to Tighten Security and Collection Records
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Art of the Avant-Garde in Soviet Russia : Highlights from the George Costakis Collection
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Founder of Arianism: Who Was Arius?
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Who Were the First Christian Martyrs of Britain?
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How Did Descartes View Animals?
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