Classical Wisdom
Why Read Modern Books?
Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
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Now Available: Night Drew Her Sable Cloak
TheCollector
Christie’s to Auction $30 Million Basquiat Stretcher-Bar Painting
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weird medieval guys
Why is medieval art so weird?
Listen now (73 min) | In this inaugural episode of the Weird Medieval Guys podcast, Olivia and Aran...
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Calm in the Face of Crisis
Putting the Greek Back into Stoicism
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Putting the Greek Back into Stoicism
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Citizen of the World: TheCollector Interviews Composer Omar Rahbany
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Overcoming Bias
Cultural Scenario Probabilities
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Expressionists Exhibition to Open This Week at Tate Modern
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Piero della Francesca in 3 Works: Perspective, Politics, and Symbols
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African History...
When Africa discovered Europe
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What Was Procopius’ “Secret History”? (& Why You Shouldn’t Trust It)
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What Is Hermeneutics? Explaining the Theory of Interpretation
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Who Is Zeus? The King of the Greek Gods
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We Are All Civilisational States
It's just that some people don't realise it.
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It's just that some people don't realise it.
TheCollector
Picasso to Lead Emily Fisher Landau’s Collection at Sotheby’s
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Who Is Sir David Attenborough?
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Flashbak
Waiting For A Miracle: Kiev in 1998
In 1998, Juri Nesterov was in Kiev, the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It was a city of...
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History Today Feed
‘The Damascus Events’ and ‘Sea of Troubles’ review
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10 Bay Area Artists That Shaped the San Francisco Art Scene
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8 Facts about The Book of Enoch and its Content
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What Was the Dreyfus Affair?
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Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ Targeted Again After Protestors Jailed
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Giants in the Bible and Other Writings: From Genesis to Mythology
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The Nepalese Royal Massacre: Royalty Meets True Crime
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History Today Feed
On the Spot: Lucy Noakes
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On the Spot: Lucy Noakes
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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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Why Was the Statue of Christ the Redeemer Built?
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P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Showman on Earth
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History Today Feed
‘Bluestockings’ by Susannah Gibson review
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‘Bluestockings’ by Susannah Gibson review
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‘The World at War’ and the Holocaust at 50
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Thu, 03/07/2024 - 09:43
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Thu, 03/07/2024 - 09:43
TheCollector
The First Black President: Barack Obama’s Historic Election in 2008
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What Are the Most Iconic ‘Original’ Photos of Yellowstone?
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Hundred Rabbits
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Battle of Poitiers, by Charles de Steuben, 1837, via Wikimedia Commons
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Iowa Museum Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
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Classical Wisdom
Quick Notification
In Search of Homer
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Hidden History
The Ancient Egyptian Game of Mehen
Mehen may be the oldest true board game in the world, and dates back to at least 3000 BCE. But...
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Mehen may be the oldest true board game in the world, and dates back to at least 3000 BCE. But recent study has completely changed the way we think about this game. History In 1861, French archaeologists Auguste Mariette and Jacques de Morgan found a tomb at Saqqara that was...
TheCollector
10 Palazzos (Palaces) in Venice You Must Visit
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8 Fun Facts About Montezuma — Starting with His Real Name
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Flashbak
How Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat Met And Created Their Two-Heads, Four-Hands Art
”It was like some crazy-art world marriage and they were the odd couple. The relationship was...
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”It was like some crazy-art world marriage and they were the odd couple. The relationship was symbiotic. Jean-Michel thought he needed Andy’s fame, and Andy thought he needed Jean-Michel’s new blood. Jean Michel gave Andy a rebellious image again.” — Andy Warhol’s longtime studio...
History Today Feed
Arguing with the Dead
Arguing with the Dead
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Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:37
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Arguing with the Dead
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Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:37
African History...
a brief note on European pirates and African states during the 'golden age of piracy.'
a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
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a pirate stronghold and kingdom in 18th century Madagascar.
Dreams of Space -...
Searching In Science (1965)
To continue with my post from last week, Searching in Science was another science textbook that also...
over a year ago
To continue with my post from last week, Searching in Science was another science textbook that also issued booklets of content. These were more astronomy than manned space flight but also had some very nice illustrations.
The Moon
The Milky Way and The...
TheCollector
Sartre’s ‘Being and Nothingness’: An Introduction to Existentialism
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Global Inequality...
Universities as factories
I have seen, and read about, of many instances when the police would clear universities of students...
7 months ago
I have seen, and read about, of many instances when the police would clear universities of students who were demonstrating. The police would come in on the orders of the authorities unhappy with student-created oases of freedom. It would come, armed, beat up students, and end the...
TheCollector
Johnny Cash: A Bio of Country Ballads & Boisterous Song
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Here’s What to Know About the History of Lake Como’s World-Famous Villa
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Who Was Mahavira? The Founder of Jainism
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The Two Trojan Wars
Secret Origins
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5 Autobiographical Paintings by Frida Kahlo
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10 Must-See Pirate Fortresses and Coastal Strongholds Around the World
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When Was the Fall of the Byzantine Empire?
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Flashbak
Taking A Subway Ride Through New York City In 1981
1970s New York City was where Fernando played truant, chopper gangs hogged the sidewalks, sex was...
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1970s New York City was where Fernando played truant, chopper gangs hogged the sidewalks, sex was sold, women raged in raucous nightclubs, gay rights found its voice, Madonna joined her first band, BLADE used trains as his canvas and In 1981, 22-year-old Christopher Morris was...
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How Did People Get Paid in the Pre-Columbian Americas? (Not in Gold)
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James Simon: Art Collector & Owner of The Nefertiti Bust
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Classical Wisdom
Respect the Spartan Woman!
How was it for the ancient ladies?
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How was it for the ancient ladies?
Classical Wisdom
Monsters of Mythology
Who Made the Top Ten?
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Trying to Understand...
The Year of Failing To Understand.
Not your usual end-of-year review.
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Not your usual end-of-year review.
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Who Were the Top Allied Commanders of World War II?
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Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso: 6 Notes on Friendship and Rivalry
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Tattoos in the Bible: Can Christians Modify Their Bodies?
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Ferdinand Magellan & The First Voyage Around the World
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What Is Theodicy?
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Who Won the Battle of Fort Sumter?
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10 Historic Small Towns in the Rockies You Should Visit
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History of Tobacco: A Lucrative Vice
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Open Culture
The Ingenious Engineering of Leonardo da Vinci’s Self-Supporting Bridge, Explained
The video above from Sabins Civil Engineering promises to reveal “the MAGIC behind Da Vinci’s Self...
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The video above from Sabins Civil Engineering promises to reveal “the MAGIC behind Da Vinci’s Self Supporting Bridge.” That sounds like a typical example of YouTube hyperbole, though on first glance, it isn’t at all obvious how the fragile-looking structure can stay up, much less...
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6 Micronations You Should Know
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What Are the 6 Tallest Mountains in Alaska?
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What Is the Hierarchy of Angels in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
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What Happened to the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World?
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Classical Wisdom
Why Don’t We WANT To Be Wrong?
How can we develop our Many-sidedness?
9 months ago
How can we develop our Many-sidedness?
TheCollector
The Darien Scheme: Scotland’s Unsuccessful Settlement in the Americas
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TheCollector
Cairo Widens Access to Famous Saladin Citadel
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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.
8 months ago
the biography of a West African mathematician in Cairo.
History Today Feed
Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick
Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick
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Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:42
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Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick
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Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:42
TheCollector
What Did Americans Eat During the Great Depression?
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Rodney King & The LA Riots: A Terrible Episode of Violence
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7 Women Artists Fighting Climate Change
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History Today Feed
Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic?
Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic?
JamesHoare
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:38
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Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic?
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Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:38
History Today Feed
‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
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Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:06
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‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
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Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:06
TheCollector
Mansa Musa: The Golden Ruler of the Mali Empire
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Classical Wisdom
How do we know what’s True? How can we decipher what is real among lies?
“Triple Threat at Suez Canal, Panama Canal, & Mexico Attack Freight”
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“Triple Threat at Suez Canal, Panama Canal, & Mexico Attack Freight”
TheCollector
10 Weird Events From Presidential Elections
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Who Won the Battle of Stones River?
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TheCollector
Your Guide to the Best of Contemporary Art in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Open Culture
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)...
TheCollector
The Bay of Pigs Invasion: The US Fails to Overthrow Communist Cuba
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Dr Alun Withey
The Troublesome Gibbet of John Haines, the ‘Wounded Highwayman’ of Hounslow.
For this post, I am going to wander into the world of crime in the late eighteenth century, and the...
10 months ago
For this post, I am going to wander into the world of crime in the late eighteenth century, and the grisly fate that befell many who committed the heinous crime of highway robbery. (Full disclosure: I’m not an historian of crime, gibbets or highwaymen…perhaps the case I’m about...
TheCollector
Who Were the Samaritans?
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Ron’s Place Becomes First Outsider Art with Listed Status in England
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How Does Epistemology Address Memory as a Source of Knowledge?
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African History...
a brief note on contacts between ancient African kingdoms and Rome.
finding the lost city of Rhapta on the east African coast.
6 months ago
finding the lost city of Rhapta on the east African coast.
TheCollector
Pre-Columbian Writing Systems (And How They Worked)
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What Was the Importance of the Dragon in Early Medieval England?
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Artist Seals Himself in Glass Bottle at Paris Olympic Stadium
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Interview with Dr. Roberta Bondar: Intertwining Art and Science
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7 Lost Books of the Christian Bible: What Were They About?
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What Was the War of Jenkins’ Ear?
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Explore Ancient Rome by Visiting These 6 Sites
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A (Brief) History of Washington DC: Home to the US Presidents
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Anglo-Saxon England’s Last 50 Years: A True Game of Thrones
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Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Sentenced Jesus Christ to Death
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War (AKA The Shortest War in History)
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Should We Interpret Literature in Its Social Context? Adorno’s Answer
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5 Illustrated Stories by Shaun Tan That You Should Know
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Classical Wisdom
Why Socrates Matters
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Venice Plan for Damaged Banksy Mural Concerns Locals
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Monsters, Morpheus, and The Matrix
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Monsters, Morpheus, and The Matrix
TheCollector
7 Notable Kings of Israel and Judah From the Bible
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The “Arch”: Who Was Desmond Tutu?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Hera, Queen of the Gods
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10 Curious and Strange Laws From Around the World
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10 Must-Read Magical Realist Novels
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for March
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 March. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r, released a guide to diesel Engine Care.
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TheCollector
Brussels Statue Supposedly Damaged by Irish Tourist
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Princess Diana ‘Black Sheep’ Jumper Sold for $1.1 M.
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TheCollector
What Makes Yinka Shonibare’s African Fabrics Unique?
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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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5 Creatures from Slavic Mythology Represented in Art
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4 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About the Catholic Catechism
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The Colombia Banana Massacre of 1928: The Shocking Story
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Arthur Schopenhauer’s Idealism: Is Our World Just a Dream?
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The Enigmatic Harper Lee: 10 Facts
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A Collection of...
Collections: On Bread and Circuses
Coming off of some of the discussion of Gladiator II (I, II), this week I want to discuss the place...
2 days ago
Coming off of some of the discussion of Gladiator II (I, II), this week I want to discuss the place of ‘bread and circuses’ in the narrative of Roman decadence and decline. This is one of those phrases which long ago entered the standard lexicon, but which gets used and...
TheCollector
Fake News & the Information Age: Challenges in Modern Elections
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Flashbak
In Your Face: Photographer Shoots Londoners Up Close And Personal
Using the skills he learned as a table tennis champ, Londoner Paul Trevor wandered through the...
7 months ago
Using the skills he learned as a table tennis champ, Londoner Paul Trevor wandered through the city’s financial district and its money markets and Brick Lane market getting in people’s faces. These spontaneous closeups appeared in the book and show In Your Face. Like Mark...
Classical Wisdom
Virgil and the Aeneid
Rome's Greatest Epic
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TheCollector
The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand’s Ode to Individualism
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Flashbak
‘F*ck You, Philadelphia’ – When Blondie Opened For Rush In 1979
When on January 21st, 1979, Rush needed an opening act for the Philadelphia leg of their Hemispheres...
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When on January 21st, 1979, Rush needed an opening act for the Philadelphia leg of their Hemispheres tour, Blondie got the call. Georgia-based southern rockers Stillwater couldn’t play. So would the New Yorkers deliver what 18,000 fans of the Canadian rockers packed into the...
TheCollector
The 3 Partitions of Poland (& Lithuania): Polarized Peoples
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Is Beirut Safe? Exploring a City Shaped by Tragedy
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The Cold War & the Rise of Superpowers: US Elections in a Divided World (1945-91)
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Religious Symbolism & Traditions of Easter Beyond the Bunny
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Three Men Convicted of Stealing Ming Dynasty Vase
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The Rise & Fall of Pre-Columbian Empires & Their Cultures
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Who Was Aleister Crowley?
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Benito Mussolini: This Was the Life of Il Duce
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History Today Feed
‘A Revolutionary Friendship’ by Francis D. Cogliano review
‘A Revolutionary Friendship’ by Francis D. Cogliano review
JamesHoare
Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:18
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Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:18
Flashbak
Postcards From The First Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923
To promote their first major exhibition, from 15 August to 30 September 1923, members of Germany’s...
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To promote their first major exhibition, from 15 August to 30 September 1923, members of Germany’s Bauhaus design school (der Bauhäusler) produced a set of postcards. Fellow lovers of collecting postcards (deltiology) understand the joy of holding these small picturesque moments...
TheCollector
5 Famous Artists Who Were Inspired by Alphanumerics
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Ancient Egypt Under the Achaemenid Persian Empire: A Brief Overview
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The History of Chocolate: A Treat with a Dark Side?
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What Came First, Blues or Jazz?
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History Today Feed
The Election That Caused the Boer War
The Election That Caused the Boer War
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Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:19
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The Election That Caused the Boer War
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Thu, 06/20/2024 - 10:19
Trying to Understand...
What's Left ... And What's Left?
A (probably-doomed) attempt at a bit of clarity.
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A (probably-doomed) attempt at a bit of clarity.
TheCollector
Subtle Manipulation: The Power of Nudging in Psychology
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Hundred Rabbits
captain what is this
After 15 days on the water, we were to get into port. It was the 27th of June, and we'd left Opua on...
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After 15 days on the water, we were to get into port. It was the 27th of June, and we'd left Opua on the 12th. We hove-to for the night, waiting for sunrise before entering Savusavu bay. 'Entering a strange harbor at night is for morons and fools,' people told us. We didn't...
Classical Wisdom
Ancient Atomists
The Origins of Oppenheimer?
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The Origins of Oppenheimer?
TheCollector
Who Are the 144,000 and the Great Multitude in the Book of Revelation?
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Flashbak
Omega: The Last Days of the World – Camille Flammarion’s Visions of A Dying Planet (1883)
‘The most deadly pestilence would have carried far less terror to the heart than the astronomical...
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‘The most deadly pestilence would have carried far less terror to the heart than the astronomical prediction on every tongue; it would have made fewer victims, for already, from some unknown cause, the death-rate was increasing. At every instant one felt the electric shock of a...
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The State of Franklin? A Forgotten Almost-State in the US
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What Are the Five French Republics?
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Surprising Results of The British Museum’s Internal Investigation
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Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father
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Chicago’s Field Museum Alters Native Displays Due to Regulations
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When Picasso Crossed the Iron Curtain: The 1st USSR Picasso Exhibition
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6 Women Artists of the Dutch Golden Age You Should Know
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One Way Or Another ....
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5 Strange Election Systems Around the World
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Prometheus and AI?
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A Brief History of Money Throughout World History
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The Anarchist Prince: Who was Peter Alekseyevich Kropotkin?
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Andrew & Rachel Jackson: A Scandalous Marriage & the 1828 Election
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The First Punic War: A Clash of Cultures
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Gala Dalí: Salvador Dali’s Mysterious Muse
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The Loudun Affair: Bizarre Witch Trials in France
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How Did Henri Matisse’s Travels Influence His Art?
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History Today Feed
The Golden Age of Medieval Nostalgia
The Golden Age of Medieval Nostalgia
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Fri, 02/23/2024 - 00:00
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The Golden Age of Medieval Nostalgia
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Fri, 02/23/2024 - 00:00
Open Culture
The Engineering of the Strandbeest: How the Magnificent Mechanical Creatures Have Technologically...
Life evolves, but machines are invented: this dichotomy hardly conflicts with what most of us have...
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Life evolves, but machines are invented: this dichotomy hardly conflicts with what most of us have learned about biology and technology. But certain specimens roaming around in the world can blur that line — and in the curious case of the Strandbeesten, they really are roaming...
TheCollector
The Life of Lu Xun: Writing on China at a Crossroads
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African History...
The myth of Mansa Musa's enslaved entourage
"Stories about his [Mansa Musa's] journey have numerous anecdotes which are not true and which the...
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"Stories about his [Mansa Musa's] journey have numerous anecdotes which are not true and which the mind refuses to admit".
TheCollector
Patron Saint of Ireland: Who Was St. Patrick?
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CrimethInc.
Insurgent Survival : Reflections on the Fight Against Sweeps Targeting the Homeless in Austin, Texas
In 2019, militants in Austin, Texas started an organization with the aim of defending homeless camps...
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In 2019, militants in Austin, Texas started an organization with the aim of defending homeless camps against sweeps—forced removals disguised as “cleanups” carried out by cops and work crews. This organization, Stop the Sweeps, intervened in a cycle of struggles that included the...
TheCollector
10 Discoveries from Sutton Hoo’s Anglo-Saxon Ship Burial
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History Today Feed
Radical Conservatives and the Federal Union
Radical Conservatives and the Federal Union
JamesHoare
Tue, 08/13/2024 - 09:21
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Radical Conservatives and the Federal Union
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Tue, 08/13/2024 - 09:21
TheCollector
Paul Feyerabend: How Should Science Ideally Be?
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Isaac Asimov’s Books of Dirty Limericks
Isaac Asimov (c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) is remembered for his prolific science fiction...
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Isaac Asimov (c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) is remembered for his prolific science fiction writing, impressive ‘lamb chops’ – of which he said: “They became a permanent feature of my face, and it is now difficult to believe early photographs that show me without sideburns”...
Res Obscura
When technology follows art
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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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Happy Easter! What Are the Origins of Easter?
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Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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An Exhibition on Rational Dress for Victorian Women
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What Are the Most Important Symbols in Alice in Wonderland?
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Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the...
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Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of May. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
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‘Daughter of the Dragon’ by Yunte Huang review
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7 Outrageous Cases of Art Vandalism That May Shock You
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Veni, Vidi, Vici: Decoding Julius Caesar’s “I Came, I Saw, I Conquered”
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These illustrations are from Theory of Colours: James Sowerby’s ‘A New Elucidation’ (1809). Sowerby (21 March 1757 – 25 October 1822) was an English naturalist and Royal Academy-trained illustrator who specialised in drawing plants and minerals. The full title of his illustrated...
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7 Key Beliefs and Practices From Hasidic Judaism
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Hanging Out With Rock And Pop Stars at The Zenith of Their Careers In The 1980s
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History of Tea: The Drink that Conquered the World
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A Brief History of Cartography: The Importance of Maps in Civilization
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Plato’s Dialogue Crito: Should Socrates Have Escaped His Execution?
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Nefertiti: The Enchanting Story of the Lady of the Two Lands
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An Introduction to the Ethics of Care
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Hunter S Thompson Sets Fire To His Christmas Tree (1990)
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The Last Great Pharaoh? The Story of Ramesses III
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What Did Averroes Ask Ibn Arabi?
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8 Exotic Birds Driven to Extinction in Modern History
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What Was the Lend-Lease Program?
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Are Protests the Best Way to Say Nay?
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The Death of Clive of India
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Volcanoes on Tour: Recreating Vesuvius
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A History of the United States Senate
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Cute and Sickly Sweet – 24 Vintage Snapshots That Invite a Reaction
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Which President Was the Only One to Resign from Office?
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Which US President Served the Shortest Time in Office?
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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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Understanding Lacan’s ‘The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis’
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5 (or More?) of Jack the Ripper’s Victims
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History as Tragedy?
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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...
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Fireside this week! I had hoped to have the start of the Imperator Teaching Paradox series ready for this week, but it has been a bit stubborn and I do not want to derail my book writing/revising schedule in order to push it out before it is ready. So that will almost certainly...
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What Was the Vickers Wellington Bomber?
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Principality of Sealand: The Smallest Nation in the World?
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The Art of the Interesting
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Who Were the Most Important Leaders of WWII?
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How Do I Know I’m Not the Only Conscious Being in the Universe?
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‘Theoderic the Great’ by Hans-Ulrich Wiemer review
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What Are Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s Top Achievements?
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Why Did Shakespeare Write Macbeth?
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Children’s Drawings of Gladiators Discovered in Pompeii
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What Is Ken Wilber’s Integral Philosophy?
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How Fur Trade Resulted in All-Out War: The Algonquin vs. The Iroquois
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12 Perfect Christmas Gifts From Dianne B, A Postcard Set from 1983
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Battle of Chaeronea: Philip II vs. Athens and Thebes
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A History of the Whig Party: Who Were the Whigs?
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Philip Marlowe: The Rise & Fall of The Private Detective
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Hygge, Lagom, Wabi-Sabi: Life Philosophies To Help You Find Harmony
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How well can AI imitate a 17th century doctor?
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4 Norse Myths That Inspired Cinema
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Kapo Trials: How Israel Judged the Jewish Collaborators
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The Secret Life of Queen Victoria You Didn’t Know
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New York City In Color – Garry Winogrand’s Street Shots
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Art Basel Paris Kicks Off in Grand Palais
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‘In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl’ by Merilee Grindle review
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Overcoming Bias
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The recent US presidential election should be fresh enough in your memory to let you directly confirm that the issues focused on there were biased in two key ways.
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Wuxing: What Are the Five Elements of Chinese Philosophy?
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Juan Rulfo: Whispers & Myths From Mexico’s Most Enigmatic Writer
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World War II in Africa: The North African Campaign
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Why Do Religions Decline?
Why Do Religions Decline?
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Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:06
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Dear Goldprick: Ian Fleming’s James Bond Letters
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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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Alexander the Great’s Legendary Horse: Who Was Bucephalus?
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What Are Carl Jung’s Anima and Animus Archetypes?
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Bali’s 8 Finest Historic Sites: A Feast for the Senses
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The History of Underwear: Loincloths, Petticoats, Boxers, & Briefs
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What is Hecate’s Relationship with Alchemy?
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Chariot Racing in the Ancient World
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...and History's Highest Paid Sports Star!
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Native Americans in the Revolutionary War: Who Did They Side With?
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3 Modern Christian Ethicists You Must Know
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Disappearing NYC: 1980s Store Fronts on New York’s Upper West Side
“I moved to the Upper West Side in August, 1978, and immediately loved it with all my heart,” writes...
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“I moved to the Upper West Side in August, 1978, and immediately loved it with all my heart,” writes Stephen Harmon, a retired lawyer who first lived on New York City’s West End Avenue and 73rd street. “I am a photographer and set out to preserve it on film because I knew the...
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