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Colombian President in Search for a Long-Lost Treasure
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Is Right & Wrong a Matter of Perspective? Moral Relativism Explained
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How Divisionism Shaped Modern Painting and Art History
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The Cultivation of Christmas Trees by T. S. Eliot
Bored with Christmas cards, Richard de la Mare (1901–86), son of the poet Walter de la Mare and...
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Bored with Christmas cards, Richard de la Mare (1901–86), son of the poet Walter de la Mare and director of production at London-based publisher Faber & Gwyer (later Faber and Faber), hit upon the idea of sending poetry pamphlets, each featuring the work of well-known writers and...
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What Came First, Blues or Jazz?
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History Today Feed
‘Rites of Passage’ by Judith Flanders review
‘Rites of Passage’ by Judith Flanders review
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Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:07
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‘Rites of Passage’ by Judith Flanders review
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TheCollector
The Rise and Fall of the Akkadian Empire
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New Roman Frescoes Discovered at Pompeii
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The History of the Tomato: The Fruit that Spread Round the World
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5 Quotes by Kant Explained
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon With Illustrations by Kay Nielsen, 1914
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Kay Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator best known for his work for Disney, for whom he contributed many story sketches and illustrations, not least the nightmarish, eerie and delicate Bald Mountain scenes for the animated movie Fantasia (1940). But...
African History...
Historical links between the Ottoman empire and Sudanic Africa (1574-1880)
travel and exchanges between Istanbul and the states of; Bornu, Funj, Darfur and Massina.
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travel and exchanges between Istanbul and the states of; Bornu, Funj, Darfur and Massina.
TheCollector
10 Myths About the Greek God Poseidon
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What Is the History of Mother’s Day in the United States?
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The Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo: A Dark & Strange Story
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What Are the Key Influences That Shaped the French New Wave?
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An Art Lover’s Guide to Bangkok
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African History...
A general history of African explorers of the Old world, and a 19th century Bornu traveller of...
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This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old World’ from the classical period to the turn of the 20th century.
TheCollector
5 Important Examples of Religious Art From Christian History
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Classical Wisdom
Should Drugs be Criminalized?
Do mind and mood alternating substances help, harm or inspire?
3 months ago
Do mind and mood alternating substances help, harm or inspire?
TheCollector
Patron Saint of Ireland: Who Was St. Patrick?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Early Christianity
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How Can We Love Ourselves?
Finding some Aristotelian Self-love, or Philautia...
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Finding some Aristotelian Self-love, or Philautia...
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5 Interesting Aspects of Medieval Mongol Culture
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7 of the Most Popular Hats in History
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Collectors Pull Lent Works From London’s Barbican
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Flashbak
Curious Pictures From A French Aristocrat’s 40-Year Mission To Create 3-D Photography
“Imagine… a photograph of a woman wearing earrings adorned with a glittering De Beers diamond. You...
4 months ago
“Imagine… a photograph of a woman wearing earrings adorned with a glittering De Beers diamond. You see one earring. Walk slowly past the photograph so you are viewing it from gradually changing angles… The earring from one ear recedes from view while its twin [appears] in turn on...
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for May 2023
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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 May. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
100r.co, updated jib cars, and added new recommendations on the...
TheCollector
Who Was William Wallace? Fact vs. Fiction
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Patterns in Humanity
The Effects of Immigration in Denmark
First, I briefly summarize statistics on the fiscal impact of immigration in Denmark, taken from an...
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First, I briefly summarize statistics on the fiscal impact of immigration in Denmark, taken from an official government report.
TheCollector
How Did Japanese Prints Inspire Vincent van Gogh?
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Vandal Smashes Ai Weiwei Sculpture at Exhibition Opening
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Why Are There Only Four Gospels?
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10 U.S. Retirement Destinations for History Lovers
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History Today Feed
Syphilis and Scurvy: Diagnosing Henry VIII
Syphilis and Scurvy: Diagnosing Henry VIII
j.hoare
Tue, 12/19/2023 - 00:00
a year ago
Syphilis and Scurvy: Diagnosing Henry VIII
j.hoare
Tue, 12/19/2023 - 00:00
History Today Feed
The Prophecies of Merlin
The Prophecies of Merlin
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Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:22
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The Prophecies of Merlin
JamesHoare
Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:22
History Today Feed
‘The Hundred Years War Vol 5’ by Jonathan Sumption review
‘The Hundred Years War Vol 5’ by Jonathan Sumption review
j.hoare
Tue, 11/28/2023 - 09:44
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‘The Hundred Years War Vol 5’ by Jonathan Sumption review
j.hoare
Tue, 11/28/2023 - 09:44
TheCollector
Sequoyah: The Man Who Created the Cherokee Written Language
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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.
Dreams of Space -...
Women's Day -August (1953) Part 2
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Another article that appeared in this August 1953 issue is about the current fictional space flight programs on TV: Rocket-Bye Baby.
TheCollector
Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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Roman Military Ranks: From Legionary to General
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What to See on Vienna’s Long Night of Museums
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How Did the Anglo-Saxons Gain Supremacy Over the Britons?
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Overcoming Bias
Cultural Scenario Probabilities
On Oct 25 I posted on the rankings given by polls on 16 cultural drift scenarios re their relative...
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On Oct 25 I posted on the rankings given by polls on 16 cultural drift scenarios re their relative likelihood, desirability, and ease of influence.
Classical Wisdom
What is the “Mind”?
And How Do We Learn?
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History Today Feed
‘The House Divided’ by Barnaby Rogerson review
‘The House Divided’ by Barnaby Rogerson review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:51
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‘The House Divided’ by Barnaby Rogerson review
JamesHoare
Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:51
TheCollector
5 Populists of the Late Roman Republic
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6 Themes That Define Nan Goldin’s Photography
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Are There Still Lepers? The History of Leprosy in 5 Chapters
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Hundred Rabbits
internet in paradise
Huahine, one of the many grouped islands in French Polynesia. Our plans for future ocean voyaging...
over a year ago
Huahine, one of the many grouped islands in French Polynesia. Our plans for future ocean voyaging could have ended here, because we almost crashed onto a reef.
Because we always time our arrival with the morning sun, I always get the first look of every island. Huahine stood in...
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Top Aces of World War II: 7 Talented Fighter Pilots
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Classical Wisdom
Philosophy and Children
Event: THIS Saturday
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History Today Feed
‘Final Verdict’ by Tobias Buck review
‘Final Verdict’ by Tobias Buck review
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Tue, 07/23/2024 - 09:44
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‘Final Verdict’ by Tobias Buck review
JamesHoare
Tue, 07/23/2024 - 09:44
TheCollector
How Did Averroes Influence the West?
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African History...
Anti-slavery laws and Abolitionist thought in pre-colonial Africa
the view from Benin, Kongo, Songhai and Ethiopia.
8 months ago
the view from Benin, Kongo, Songhai and Ethiopia.
TheCollector
Hecate vs. Persephone: What’s the Difference?
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Ancient Podcasts
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Flashbak
Charles Green Shaw Cocktail Book of Rhymed Recipes (1930s)
This great little book created by Charles Green Shaw in the 1930s features black and white...
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This great little book created by Charles Green Shaw in the 1930s features black and white illustrations and poetic recipes for various cocktails. A leading figure in early American abstraction, Charles Green Shaw (May 1, 1892 – April 2, 1974) was an American painter, poet,...
Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for October 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 October. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
Summary Of Changes
Thousand Rooms, added a Brazilian Portuguese version.
Wunderland...
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Hitler in Politics: From the Nazi Party to the Reichstag
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Egyptian Tomb in Luxor
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What Composition Techniques Did Tamara de Lempicka Use?
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The Indigenous Architecture of the Cosmos in the Amazon
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What Is Marie Antoinette Syndrome?
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Patterns in Humanity
Race, economics and homicide in the United States: a summary
Why economic factors cannot explain homicide disparities in the United States
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Hundred Rabbits
Summary of changes for September 2024
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of...
2 months ago
Hey everyone!
This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects during the month of September.
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100r.co, added a new page: Victoria to Sitka logbook.
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Fractran, released what might be the most in-depth...
Classical Wisdom
Seamus Heaney
A Lifetime of Ancient Poetry
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A Lifetime of Ancient Poetry
TheCollector
Did Jesus Christ Really Exist?
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Louis XIV: History’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
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Bouquets, Veils and White Dresses: Where Did Western Wedding Traditions Come From?
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What Ancient Rituals Do We Still Celebrate at Halloween?
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5 Famous Artists Who Were Inspired by Alphanumerics
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6 Conceptual Artists You Should Know
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Who Are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
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The Chagra: A Model for Sustainable Agriculture in the Amazon
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What Was the Great Schism of 1054?
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The Statue of Liberty: 9 Facts about the New York City Monument
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4 Ways that Magical Realism Rewrites History
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10 Must-See Historic Landmarks in Florida
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Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum Launches AI “Art Explorer”
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Who Was Henri Cartier Bresson?
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The History of Porto & 21 Amazing Historic Sites You Should Visit
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5 Forgotten Fights on the Eastern Front in WWI
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American Modernist Florine Stettheimer Gets Catalogue Raisonné
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Did Jesus Teach Stoic Philosophy?
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weird medieval guys
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A pride of lions, a paddling of ducks, and....a herd of harlots?
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A pride of lions, a paddling of ducks, and....a herd of harlots?
TheCollector
The Paradox of Fiction: Is it Irrational to be Moved by Fiction?
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Sacred Objects & Places in the Inca World: Interview With Dr. Cummins
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Summary of changes for January
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over a year ago
Hey everyone! This is the list of all the changes we've done to our projects and apps during the month of January. We'll also be reporting in our on position in the world, and on our future plans.
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Left, re-wrote documentation, redesigned the UX for...
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How Did the Crusades Affect Christianity?
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Rat Collection by Banksy Comes Up for Auction
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Res Obscura
How well can GPT-4 simulate an acid trip in 1963?
An experiment with historical simulation
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An experiment with historical simulation
TheCollector
Here Are the 3 Etruscan Kings of Rome (and Lars Porsenna)
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History Today Feed
New Year, Old Books
New Year, Old Books
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New Year, Old Books
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Tue, 12/17/2024 - 09:14
Classical Wisdom
Where to Stay While in Search of Homer?
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10 Historic Towns in Oregon Worth Visiting
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A History of the White House: The US President’s Home
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New Exhibition to Show Art Saved From Notre Dame Fire
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On the Spot: Lucy Noakes
On the Spot: Lucy Noakes
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Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:43
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On the Spot: Lucy Noakes
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Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:43
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Luc Tuymans Mural Exhibition to Open Wednesday at Louvre
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Anne of Cleves: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?
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8 Facts About the Norse Goddess Freyja
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Flashbak
New York City In The 1960s – A Photographer’s Love story
For New Yorker Ronnie Ginnever, photography is a passion. “Fortunately, I was born in the city that...
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For New Yorker Ronnie Ginnever, photography is a passion. “Fortunately, I was born in the city that I love – New York City,” she says. ” On a good day, I move with the rhythms of the city and feel connected to its soul, spirit and people. The camera is the tool that allows me …...
TheCollector
What Was Aristotle’s Opinion on Metaphysics?
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History Today Feed
‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:06
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‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
JamesHoare
Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:06
TheCollector
Velázquez Portrait of Spanish Queen Pulled by Sotheby’s
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TheCollector
5 Iconic Artworks by Wassily Kandinsky
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Classical Wisdom
Weekend Roundup
Constantine and the Queen of Carthage
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Constantine and the Queen of Carthage
African History...
The empire of Samori Ture on the eve of colonialism (1870-1898)
a revolution with a contested legacy.
a year ago
a revolution with a contested legacy.
TheCollector
Is Ancient Greece Really the Cradle of Western Civilization?
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a year ago
A Collection of...
Collections: The Gap in the Armor of Baldur’s Gate and 5e
This week we’re taking a bit of a detour to critique some video-game armor, in this case the armor...
a year ago
This week we’re taking a bit of a detour to critique some video-game armor, in this case the armor of Baldur’s Gate III. I have been meaning to do a general critique of the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition armor system from a historical perspective for a while, and the massive...
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