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How Did Lucas Cranach the Elder Support the Protestant Reformation?
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4 Techniques of 19th-Century Photography You Should Know
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Is Anarchism a Bad Idea? 3 Main Objections
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Rise of Abraham Lincoln: The Road to the 1860 Election
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In Defence of Boring Books
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Founder of Arianism: Who Was Arius?
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Juan Pujol Garcia: Who Was Agent Garbo?
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What Five Philosophers Have to Say About Physical Exercise
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Was Edith Wilson the First Female President of the United States?
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‘The Last Dynasty’ and ‘The Fall of Egypt and the Rise of Rome’ review
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Dreams of Space -...
Rocketry Though the Ages (1959)
This book has really nice rocket illustrations. Each painted images takes you through history and...
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This book has really nice rocket illustrations. Each painted images takes you through history and into the anticipated near future. I blogged about this in 2010, so a more complete scan seemed good. Also having the text that goes with each page is a plus, yea for flatbed...
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‘A Great Disorder’ by Richard Slotkin review
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Did Jesus Live in India?
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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.
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Yayoi Kusama Unveils New Public Sculpture in London
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6 Assassinations That Changed History
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Neanderthal Nonsense: Debunking Myths About Our Ancient Cousins
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Stolen Van Gogh Anonymously Returned to Dutch Museum
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5 Alluring Female Portraits Painted by Gustav Klimt
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What Ancient Greek Music Sounded Like: Listen to a Reconstruction That’s “100% Accurate”
Between 750 BC and 400 BC, the Ancient Greeks composed songs meant to be accompanied by the lyre,...
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Between 750 BC and 400 BC, the Ancient Greeks composed songs meant to be accompanied by the lyre, reed-pipes, and various percussion instruments. More than 2,000 years later, modern scholars have finally figured out how to reconstruct and perform these songs with (it’s claimed)...
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5 Actions of the American Indian Movement
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10 Van Gogh Paintings You Should Know
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Who Is Grace Jones? Androgyny in Art
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5 Deadliest Sword Designs
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A History of the United States Senate
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10 Must-Visit Places Around the World for History Buffs
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3 Most Notable Republican Presidents in US History
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‘The Hundred Years War Vol 5’ by Jonathan Sumption review
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Tue, 11/28/2023 - 09:44
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6 (In)Famous Gunslingers of the Wild West
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for August 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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Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of August.
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Glasgow Museum Retrieved Robert Gemmell Hutchison Piece
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Vanishing Point: New Zealand and Australia in the 80s and 90s
“I approached my subjects with a sense of urgency. I believed that my world, as I knew it, was...
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The Image in The Machine: Typewriter Art in the 1960 and 1970s
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Telstar: Communication Break-through by Satellite (1962)
Sorry to skip a week, it may happen again next week.
Here is a straight history book of an current...
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Sorry to skip a week, it may happen again next week.
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Trying to Understand...
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That's a good question.
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African History...
When Africa discovered Europe
*my article for New Lines Magazine
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*my article for New Lines Magazine
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Dear Goldprick: Ian Fleming’s James Bond Letters
“This, dear boy, not to put too fine a point on it, is a f***ing lie. When it is 11am in Jamaica, it...
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“This, dear boy, not to put too fine a point on it, is a f***ing lie. When it is 11am in Jamaica, it is 4pm in dear old England and it is carelessness of this kind that makes my eyes steel slits of blue. – Letter to James Bond author Ian Fleming Many … Continue reading "Dear...
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Who Was Henri Cartier Bresson?
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The Forgotten Tomb of Henry VIII: Why Was He Buried Somewhere Else?
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What Animals Appear in Shakespeare’s Plays?
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Why Did Italy Switch Sides During the World Wars?
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6 Misconceptions About Biblical Angels
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When technology follows art
From optics to machine learning, artists have played an important, if underrated, role in the...
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From optics to machine learning, artists have played an important, if underrated, role in the history of technology
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UNESCO Creates a Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Artifacts
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Sea Monsters in Renaissance Maps: Tales From Unknown Waters
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5 Royals Who Behaved Badly
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Ancient Marble Zeus Head Unearthed in Türkiye
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10 Must-Visit East Coast Historic Landmarks
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What’s the Meaning of Life for Confucianism?
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Dr Alun Withey
The Health Risks of Travel in Early-Modern Britain
As I start to make some progress on my new research project on travel, health and risk I am turning...
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As I start to make some progress on my new research project on travel, health and risk I am turning my attention to the sorts of things that early modern travellers were fearful of. As a bit of a nervous traveller myself, it’s quite comforting to know that there is actually a...
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Monstrous Births: Artistically Understanding the Mystery of Birth
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Brooklyn Museum Adds Art by Black and Asian-American Artists
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for March 2024
Hey everyone!
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Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of March.
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plus; the Yoruba intellectual culture ca. 1000-1900.
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Korea’s War of Prisoners
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Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?
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Norman Rockwell Works Dispute Finally Over?
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The Lost Cause Philosophy of the American Civil War: Fact vs. Fiction
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Eastern Enchantment: The Impact of the Arabian Nights on the West
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Artist Frank Auerbach Dies at 93
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Ireland and Palestine: United by Partition?
Ireland and Palestine: United by Partition?
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Ralph Waldo Emerson: Bio, Nature, & the Birth of Transcendentalism
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How to Save Democracy
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10 Surrealist Sculptors You Should Know
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The History of Esperanto: A Modern Lingua Franca?
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Pera Palace: The Istanbul Muse for Literary Giants
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Finding some Aristotelian Self-love, or Philautia...
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8 of the Greatest Fighter Planes of World War II
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Egon Schiele Works Seized From U.S. Museums
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What Are the Most Significant Battles of World War II?
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Andrew Jackson’s Early Life: Lawyer, Slave Trader, & Military Hero
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The Vela Incident: Nuclear Bombs vs. Asteroid Collisions
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7 Ways in Which Ancient Egypt Influenced Greece
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Denim: The Fabric That Built America
Denim was G.I. in wartime America. Originally used as heavy industry, utility workwear, these images...
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Denim was G.I. in wartime America. Originally used as heavy industry, utility workwear, these images mostly from the 1940s, show how the fabric became synonymous with American grit and productivity. The look was born in 18th Century Europe. Bleu de Gênes was the rough fabric...
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How Did King Tut Die? (5 Theories)
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A Guide to Santa Fe’s Museum Hill (5 Museums to Explore)
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Patterns in Humanity
Immigration and crime: Sweden
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In the Night Garden: The Magical World of George Shiras
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Archangels of the Apocrypha: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Convents as a Refuge in Early Modern Lisbon
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Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:26
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The Silla Burial Mounds: Treasures of Korea’s Ancient Past
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5 Quotes by Karl Marx Explained
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How Did the First World War Change the Arts?
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The East African Campaign of WWI: Germany vs The Allies in East Africa
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15 Surprising Facts about Adolf Hitler, The World’s Most Hated Man
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Dreams of Space -...
Distant Worlds (1932)
An early children's science fiction book about spaceflight.
Borrowing from a book-seller...
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Borrowing from a book-seller description:
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The Enigmatic Harper Lee: 10 Facts
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HEMA: The Modern Study of Historical European Martial Arts
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Cool in the Shade: One Man’s Photographs with the Stars
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Ferdinand Magellan & The First Voyage Around the World
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Secrets of the Sibyls
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What Were Aristotle’s Contributions to Biology?
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Flashbak
Woodstock Festival Comics from the 1970s
In October 1970s, the 1969 Woodstock Festival was immortalised in a comic book. The romance story “I...
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In October 1970s, the 1969 Woodstock Festival was immortalised in a comic book. The romance story “I Found My Love at the Woodstock Festival!” appeared in Falling in Love #118. Comics and Woodstock were a good match. Charles M. Schulz’s didn’t name the little yellow bird and...
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Did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain Really Happen?
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Death in the Bible: Two Contradictory Views
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Heracles and the Erymanthian Boar: The Hero’s Fourth Labor
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The Libellous Letters of the Chevalier d’Eon
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‘Age of Wolf and Wind’ by Davide Zori review
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Narmer Palette: Decoding Its Iconography & Importance
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7 Important Members of the Black Panthers You Need to Know
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Babies are naturally pretty selfish, lazy, and present-oriented.
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Babies are naturally pretty selfish, lazy, and present-oriented.
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Was Saint Augustine the First Philosopher of History?
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Fear, Friendship and the Channel Tunnel
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
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On the Spot: Chris Clark
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What Was the Warsaw Pact?
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How Medieval Islamic Engineering Brought Water to the Alhambra
Between 711 and 1492, much of the Iberian Peninsula, including modern-day Spain, was under Muslim...
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Between 711 and 1492, much of the Iberian Peninsula, including modern-day Spain, was under Muslim rule. Not that it was easy to hold on to the place for that length of time: after the fall of Toledo in 1085, Al-Andalus, as the territory was called, continued to lose cities over...
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9 Iconic Minimalist Works by Women Artists
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Argue Like a Philosopher: How to Win a Debate
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How Did Rothko Seek to Transcend the Visible World?
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5 Famous Women Still-Life Painters
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What is Postmodern Art? The Genre Defined in 8 Iconic Works
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What Is the Tallest Wonder of the World?
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Abraham Lincoln’s Early Life: From Rural Kentucky to the White House
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How Did Hokusai & Hiroshige Become so Famous?
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The Election That Caused the Boer War
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Who Were the Most Significant Post-Impressionists?
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Who Was Marcus Licinius Crassus, and How Did He Die?
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How Did Impressionism Get Its Name?
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Existential Crisis: What Is It and How Can We Overcome It?
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Early Modern Europe’s Inexplicable Obsession With Eunuchs
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Pace Gallery to Represent Paul Thek Estate
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19 Surprising Facts about the History of Potatoes
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Dreams of Space -...
Beyond Mars (1960)
Here is the last book in the "space quartet", Beyond Mars. It takes a large survey of the next steps...
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Here is the last book in the "space quartet", Beyond Mars. It takes a large survey of the next steps in space including: solar sailing, travel to Saturn via long distance trips to the outer solar system, multi-year hibernation travel, hydroponics, and visiting other solar...
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Empress of the Blues: Who Was Bessie Smith?
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Rudolf Otto and His Revolutionary “Idea of the Holy”
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Hidden History
The Assassination of Malcolm X
Martin Luther King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference based their strategy on two...
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Tuesday, December 3 marked the sixth consecutive night of clashes between police and anti-government...
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Tuesday, December 3 marked the sixth consecutive night of clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. We offer the following short report and video footage courtesy of Georgian anarchists.
The demonstrators are responding to the...
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Glasgow in the 1980s: ‘From An Insider’s Point of View’
The Cranhill Arts Project has been collecting pictures of Glasgow, Scotland, to show the place ...
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The Cranhill Arts Project has been collecting pictures of Glasgow, Scotland, to show the place “from an insider’s point of view”. Among its growing collection of Glasgow peoples’ photographs are these from the 1980s. All these snapshots have been labelled by the people who...
Classical Wisdom
Does FREE WILL Exist?
And if not, what are the consequences?
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And if not, what are the consequences?
Flashbak
The Horny Monkey And A Nose Pick: Humorous Japanese Postcards by Kokkei Shinbun Sha – 1907-1909
The postcard above is over an ‘Amorous Monkey (Iroke zaru)’ attempting to undress a Japanese woman...
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The postcard above is over an ‘Amorous Monkey (Iroke zaru)’ attempting to undress a Japanese woman against her will. It’s an unusual tableaux. But then a lot about Japanese portrayals of sex is unfamiliar to all but the most adventurous Westerner (this Japanese sex guide and rope...
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The Killing Grounds: Thermopylae
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How Slavery in Ancient Rome Drove Farmers to Poverty
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8 Spots for Exploring Indigenous Art in the American Southwest
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Jews in the Roman Bathhouse
Is it time to rethink the relationship between Judaism and Greco-Roman society?
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TheCollector
Baroque Art & Architecture: 6 Frequently Asked Questions
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Classical Wisdom
The First Philosopher?
And the Boundless Universe
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How (& Why) Is Kaliningrad Part of Russia?
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Does FIRST Matter Most?
Or who holds it longest? Or most recently?
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What Was the Chaco War?
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TheCollector
John Cassavetes: Who Was The Godfather of American Independent Cinema?
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How Are Art and Science Related?
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‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/24/2024 - 10:22
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‘Broken Archangel’ by Roland Philipps review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/24/2024 - 10:22
TheCollector
Stained Glass Sold At Sotheby’s is Stolen From Notre Dame?
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History Today Feed
The First Anglo-Burmese War
The First Anglo-Burmese War
JamesHoare
Mon, 02/19/2024 - 00:00
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The First Anglo-Burmese War
JamesHoare
Mon, 02/19/2024 - 00:00
TheCollector
7 of the Biggest Palaces Ever Built
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5 Masterpieces of Early Irish Art
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What Came First, Blues or Jazz?
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Uncovering 5 Portraits From the Renaissance
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A Collection of...
Collections: The Problem with Sci-Fi Body Armor
This week we’re covering the winning topic from the latest ACOUP Senate poll, which is a look at...
3 weeks ago
This week we’re covering the winning topic from the latest ACOUP Senate poll, which is a look at some of the odd designs and mechanics for futuristic science fiction body armor, particularly rigid ‘hardsuits.’ Naturally, this post isn’t going to cover every variety of armor that...
TheCollector
Rediscovered Quentin Metsys Madonna Heads to Auction
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Flashbak
At Large in Leyton – A Walk Around The East London Manor 1989-1994
On Monday November 28th, 1994, the police riot squad arrived to evacuate Claremont Road in the...
11 months ago
On Monday November 28th, 1994, the police riot squad arrived to evacuate Claremont Road in the so-called “autonomous republic” of “Wanstonia”. The protest against the demolition of housing to make way for the M11 Link Road was lost. Harry Cohen, MP for Leyton said “the Department...
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Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic?
Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic?
JamesHoare
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:38
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Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic?
JamesHoare
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:38
TheCollector
Germans in Southwest Africa: A History of Colonization & Genocide
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Flashbak
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...
TheCollector
The Battle of Grunwald: A Gamechanger for Eastern Europe
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TheCollector
Why Do People Love or Hate John Calvin?
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9 months ago
African History...
a brief note on the African exploration of the Old world
plus: the African discovery of north-western Europe.
a year ago
plus: the African discovery of north-western Europe.
Classical Wisdom
ICYMI: Emperors, Conquerors and Saints
New Cabins *NOW* Available
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New Cabins *NOW* Available
TheCollector
Fiction vs Fantasy: What’s the Difference?
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TheCollector
4 Norse Myths That Inspired Cinema
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What Is Platonic Love in Simple Words?
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Trying to Understand...
Things Are Falling Apart ...
And the centre's not looking too good, either.
a year ago
And the centre's not looking too good, either.
TheCollector
What is Speciesism According to Peter Singer?
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TheCollector
8 Great Depression Foods That Defined 1930s America
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Neil Gaiman’s Collection Sale Surpasses Expectations
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Patterns in Humanity
Sweden's immigration taboo
Immigration data kept behind closed doors
4 months ago
Immigration data kept behind closed doors
African History...
A history of the Loango kingdom (ca.1500-1883) : Power, Ivory and Art in west-central Africa.
Africa's past carved in ivory
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Africa's past carved in ivory
TheCollector
A Video Interview with Luis Royo: TheCollector Chats with Fantasy Artist
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Classical Wisdom
Empress Theodora
Saint or Sinner?
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What Are the Abraham Tapestries?
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6 Key Battles of the Wars of the Roses
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King Sennacherib: The Warrior King of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
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TheCollector
Dürer Print Found in a Dump Could Fetch $26,000
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3 months ago
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When the Swastikas Came to White Hart Lane
When the Swastikas Came to White Hart Lane
JamesHoare
Tue, 05/21/2024 - 08:47
7 months ago
When the Swastikas Came to White Hart Lane
JamesHoare
Tue, 05/21/2024 - 08:47
TheCollector
What Are the Six Labors of Theseus?
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TheCollector
Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Sentenced Jesus Christ to Death
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The St Brice’s Day Massacre
The St Brice’s Day Massacre
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/13/2024 - 09:53
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The St Brice’s Day Massacre
JamesHoare
Wed, 11/13/2024 - 09:53
TheCollector
Possible Rembrandt Found in Attic Sells for $1.4 Million
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TheCollector
A Travel Guide to Pompeii: Visiting the City in One Day
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TheCollector
Discover Caravaggio’s Saint Matthew Series
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8 months ago
African History...
A history of the west African diaspora in Arabia and Jerusalem before 1900
The legacy of west African travel to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem.
a year ago
The legacy of west African travel to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem.
Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
The Best of the Best
a year ago
Flashbak
Y Viva Espana: The Great British Package Holiday In Photos
When in June 1987, Shirley Baker photographed passengers at England’s Manchester Airport, many of...
6 months ago
When in June 1987, Shirley Baker photographed passengers at England’s Manchester Airport, many of them would have been on their way to sunny Spain as part of their package holiday. Jake Clark first arrived there in the late 1960s when his parents moved to a fishing village in...
TheCollector
How Nazi Propaganda Appropriated the Vikings
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TheCollector
Gigantomachy in Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods vs Giants
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10 Extraordinary Symbolist Artists: From Munch to Moreau
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TheCollector
Archaeologists Excavate Ancient City Destroyed by Romans
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TheCollector
Battle of Kursk: The Largest Tank Battle in History
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TheCollector
A Quick Trip Guide to Washington DC’s Museums
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TheCollector
Is the Q Source the Origin of the Gospels?
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Anglo-Afghan Wars: How Afghanistan Became the Graveyard of Empires
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TheCollector
London Olympics and Tony Blair’s Decision on Parthenon Marbles
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11 months ago
Dreams of Space -...
Gumby and Pokey Coloring Book (1966)
Since part of this blog is reliving the joys of my childhood I need to talk about Gumby and Pokey....
a year ago
Since part of this blog is reliving the joys of my childhood I need to talk about Gumby and Pokey. Gumby was a television show for children that ran (at least for me) from 1953-1969. It was stop-motion animated adventures of two figure made of "clay." It was a highlight of my...
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Festivals of Resistance : A Call for Gatherings the Weekend Before Trump Takes Office
Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance...
2 weeks ago
Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance on the weekend of January 18, immediately before Donald Trump takes office. This is a crucial opportunity to engage in outreach, education, and action ahead of what it is sure to...
TheCollector
Mudslinging & Negative Campaigning: A Look at US Election Dirty Tricks
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Flashbak
Bob Pepper Art: Adult Fantasy And
You can see American artist Bob Pepper’s (October 23, 1938—January 16, 2019) illustrations on record...
3 months ago
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...
History Today Feed
Political Graffiti in Georgian Britain
Political Graffiti in Georgian Britain
JamesHoare
Thu, 03/14/2024 - 09:29
9 months ago
Political Graffiti in Georgian Britain
JamesHoare
Thu, 03/14/2024 - 09:29
History Today Feed
‘After the Flying Saucers Came’, ‘Think to New Worlds’ and ‘How to Think Impossibly’ review
‘After the Flying Saucers Came’, ‘Think to New Worlds’ and ‘How to Think Impossibly’...
3 months ago
‘After the Flying Saucers Came’, ‘Think to New Worlds’ and ‘How to Think Impossibly’ review
JamesHoare
Tue, 09/17/2024 - 08:00
TheCollector
What Is Hermeneutics? Explaining the Theory of Interpretation
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TheCollector
6 American Film Noirs Influenced by German Expressionism
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Classical Wisdom
Sophocles' Swansong
Oedipus at Colonus
a year ago
TheCollector
Rastafarianism: Religion or Philosophy?
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TheCollector
11 Events in the 19th Century that Changed the World
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11 months ago
Classical Wisdom
Plato On Knowledge
What is True?
8 months ago
Trying to Understand...
A Week Off And A New Language
See you again soon
a year ago
TheCollector
What Is Lucas Samaras Known For?
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a year ago
TheCollector
What Did Averroes Ask Ibn Arabi?
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for August 2023
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
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 August. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, added Heriot Bay, Ballet Bay Octopus Islands, and...
TheCollector
Jericho: An Ancient City Filled with Secrets
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a year ago
TheCollector
7 Prominent Photorealist Artists in the World Today
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a year ago
Classical Wisdom
Aeneas: Founder of Rome
The Most Important Myth Ever Told?
10 months ago
The Most Important Myth Ever Told?
TheCollector
The Origins of the Republican Party: A Comprehensive Guide
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TheCollector
Was Riothamus the Real King Arthur?
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TheCollector
Presidential Impeachment: An Effective Check on Executive Power?
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3 months ago
Classical Wisdom
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Advice from the Ancients
11 months ago
History Today Feed
‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
j.hoare
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 09:08
11 months ago
‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
j.hoare
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 09:08
TheCollector
Archaeologists Unearth a Building in the Valley of the Temples
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9 months ago
Trying to Understand...
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
What Was ‘The Malleus Maleficarum’, or ‘The Hammer of Witches’?
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TheCollector
3 Mexican Artists Who Painted Political Murals
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Classical Wisdom
What is Love? And From Where did it Come?
All the ways to say LOVE, according to the Greeks
10 months ago
All the ways to say LOVE, according to the Greeks
Classical Wisdom
Why Read Modern Books?
Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
a year ago
Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
History Today Feed
‘The Lost Queen’ by Sophie Shorland review
‘The Lost Queen’ by Sophie Shorland review
JamesHoare
Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:19
4 months ago
‘The Lost Queen’ by Sophie Shorland review
JamesHoare
Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:19
TheCollector
How Did the Anglo-Saxons Gain Supremacy Over the Britons?
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James Joyce's Ulysses
Retelling of the Odyssey
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TheCollector
5 Paintings That Inspired Famous Filmmakers
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TheCollector
10 Incredible Facts about Marcel Duchamp
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Who Was Tertullian?
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Flashbak
Armand Henrion: The Artist Who Always Painted Himself As A Clown
Armand Henrion (1875 – 1958) was a Belgian-born artist. He contributed to the Expressionist...
5 months ago
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...
TheCollector
Lucid Dreaming: Can You Wake Up in Your Dreams?
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How Does Friedrich Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom Criticize Socialism?
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10 Historic Cities in India That Exist Since Ancient Times
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Trying to Understand...
Into the Waste Land
Nothing connects.
a year ago
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Operation Market Garden: Success and Failure for the Allies
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Who Was Osama bin Laden?
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Weekend Roundup
Aristotle on Friendship
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8 Fashion Trends of the Roaring Twenties
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How Is Ben Black Elk Associated with Mount Rushmore?
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British Museum Receives Its Most Valuable Gift Ever
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8 Famous French Artists Who Achieved Greatness
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Peter Singer’s Famine, Affluence, and Morality: Is Charity Good?
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Naturalism, Realism, and Impressionism: Three Movements Explained
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‘The Wild Men’, ‘The Men of 1924’ and ‘A Century of Labour’ review
‘The Wild Men’, ‘The Men of 1924’ and ‘A Century of Labour’ review
JamesHoare
Tue, 01/30/2024 -...
10 months ago
‘The Wild Men’, ‘The Men of 1924’ and ‘A Century of Labour’ review
JamesHoare
Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:13
TheCollector
How Often Are U.S. Presidential Elections Held?
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TheCollector
What Does it Mean to Break the Fourth Wall?
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Top Five Painters To Watch in 2024
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Flashbak
Finding The Original Drugstore Cowboy : Los Angeles In 1980
Originally the Columbia Drugstore was next to Gower Gulch at Sunset and Gower, says Meredith...
8 months ago
Originally the Columbia Drugstore was next to Gower Gulch at Sunset and Gower, says Meredith Jacobson Marciano. In 1980, the coffee shop was closing forever.”The term “drugstore cowboy” came from here to mean a young wannabe whippersnapper who wanted to get into Westerns but...
TheCollector
Grey Art Gallery at NYU Gets New Space and Name
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TheCollector
Julius Caesar: From General to Dictator (Bio, Battles, & Death)
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7 months ago
TheCollector
The First Punic War: A Clash of Cultures
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10 months ago
African History...
a brief note on the ancient Herders and Foragers of South Africa.
a social history of the KhoiKhoi community (2000BP - 1880)
11 months ago
a social history of the KhoiKhoi community (2000BP - 1880)
Overcoming Bias
Tension-Filled Black Holes
Most matter pushes against nearby matter, via a positive “pressure.” That’s why Earth holds its...
a month ago
Most matter pushes against nearby matter, via a positive “pressure.” That’s why Earth holds its shape, instead of collapsing down to a point mass.
TheCollector
The Fascinating Evolution of Color in Artworks: From Cave to Canvas
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a year ago
Global Inequality...
Devant la guerre
On E. H. Carr's "The twenty years' crisis 1919-39"
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On E. H. Carr's "The twenty years' crisis 1919-39"
TheCollector
Cassandra: Princess of Troy, Cursed Prophetess, Tragic Prisoner
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a year ago
History Today Feed
The Golden Age of Medieval Nostalgia
The Golden Age of Medieval Nostalgia
JamesHoare
Fri, 02/23/2024 - 00:00
10 months ago
The Golden Age of Medieval Nostalgia
JamesHoare
Fri, 02/23/2024 - 00:00
TheCollector
UN Committee Votes Against “At Risk” Designation for Stonehenge
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5 months ago
Hidden History
The Great Horse Flu Epidemic of 1872
An epidemic of “Horse Flu” in 1872 virtually shut down the US economy and paralyzed the entire...
5 days ago
An epidemic of “Horse Flu” in 1872 virtually shut down the US economy and paralyzed the entire country. By the 1870s, the once-rural agrarian United States was beginning to emerge as an industrial power. The Civil War had spurred the rapid development of industry such as iron...
Flashbak
The Amy Carter ‘Love Doll’ – Playing With The President’s Daughter In 1977
Reporter: Do you, Amy Carter, have a message for the children of America? Amy Carter: “No.” In...
11 months ago
Reporter: Do you, Amy Carter, have a message for the children of America? Amy Carter: “No.” In 1976, nine-year-old Amy Carter left her home in Plains, Georgia, and moved into the White House. People noticed the first child to live at the White House since the days of JFK. And...
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