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Smuggling Under the Cover of Plague Smuggling Under the Cover of Plague JamesHoare Thu, 05/15/2025 - 08:59
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5 Major Must-Read Works by Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson was an English author and lexicographer who lived between the years of 1709 and 1784....
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Samuel Johnson was an English author and lexicographer who lived between the years of 1709 and 1784. He is best remembered by literary historians for his famous Dictionary. This dictionary, formally known as A Dictionary of the English Language, was published in 1755 and...
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British Museum and Asprey Studio Unveil Dürer-Inspired Sculpture An iconic Renaissance image has inspired a cutting-edge contemporary sculpture. The British Museum...
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An iconic Renaissance image has inspired a cutting-edge contemporary sculpture. The British Museum in London partnered with Asprey Studio’s Kent-based workshop to design hand-sculpted sterling silver rhinoceroses—each with its own digital component—inspired by Albrecht Dürer’s...
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Soviet Show Trials: A Grueling History of Repression In the USSR during Stalin’s regime, show trials were a tool of political repression. The trials were...
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In the USSR during Stalin’s regime, show trials were a tool of political repression. The trials were orchestrated events that coerced confessions out of innocent people. The end was to consolidate Stalin’s power by removing any potential rivals. The Great Purge of the 1930s was...
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The Battle of Magnesia (197 BCE): Rome vs. Seleucid Empire At the beginning of the 2nd century BCE, two major powers vied for the Mediterranean. In the west,...
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At the beginning of the 2nd century BCE, two major powers vied for the Mediterranean. In the west, the Romans had recently defeated the Carthaginians and, having crossed to Greece, the Macedonians. Concurrently, Antiochus III (223-187BCE), king of the Seleucid Empire, earned the...
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An Interview with Andrew Loog Oldham “I didn’t think. I had no reference point. I had no fear. It was all really simple. Peter Jones of...
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“I didn’t think. I had no reference point. I had no fear. It was all really simple. Peter Jones of the Record Mirror told me to go and see them. I did. It was good for everybody… I was quite happy doing PR and I became happier managing the Rolling Stones.” – Andrew Loog Oldham …...
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8 Unmissable Heritage Sites in Beijing Nearly any person you speak to has heard of Beijing’s most famous site — the Great Wall of China....
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Nearly any person you speak to has heard of Beijing’s most famous site — the Great Wall of China. However, Beijing is an intriguing city for many other reasons. Ancient temples stand side-by-side with uber-modern skyscrapers. Some residents live in traditional courtyard homes,...
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What We Have. The new is dying, but the old cannot be reborn. What do we do?
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An Overview of the Three Kingdoms, Jin, Northern & Southern Chinese Dynasties The final years of the Han Dynasty witnessed the emergence of powerful warlords who consolidated...
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The final years of the Han Dynasty witnessed the emergence of powerful warlords who consolidated into three major powers at the formal dissolution of the Han Dynasty in 220 CE: Cao Wei in the north, Eastern Wu in the southeast, and Shu Han in the southwest. Shortly after...
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What is the Poorest Country in Africa? From an economic perspective, Africa is the poorest continent. Almost half of all people living in...
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From an economic perspective, Africa is the poorest continent. Almost half of all people living in Sub-Saharan Africa live below the poverty line. The causes for this dynamic are legion. A large portion of them can be attributed to foreign intervention in the form of colonialism...
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Martin Crusius’ Armchair Voyage Martin Crusius’ Armchair Voyage JamesHoare Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:36
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The Mitanni Kingdom: Rise & Fall of a Bronze Age Superpower Located in northern Mesopotamia, the enigmatic Mitanni Kingdom influenced the course of ancient Near...
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Located in northern Mesopotamia, the enigmatic Mitanni Kingdom influenced the course of ancient Near Eastern history during the Late Bronze Age (c. 1550-1200 BCE). The majority of the Mitanni population was of the Hurrian ethnic group, while the elites were mainly Indo-European,...
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Science in Ancient Egypt: Mathematics, Astronomy, Engineering, and Medicine There is a common perception that science is a modern invention with roots in the ancient Greek...
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There is a common perception that science is a modern invention with roots in the ancient Greek world. While the Greeks pioneered the kind of theoretical thinking that characterizes modern science, before the Greeks, people used practical science. The ancient Egyptians developed...
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What Is Sin in Christianity? What is sin in Christianity? Sin was the reason for the separation between man and God. The only way...
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What is sin in Christianity? Sin was the reason for the separation between man and God. The only way to restore the relationship was for the Son of God to become a man and die, paying the penalty for the sins of humanity. Therefore, sin is serious! Most Christians can easily...
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Exploring Tudor Fashion Through Art History: A Detailed Overview Sumptuary laws limited many of the clothing items that the lower and middle classes could wear....
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Sumptuary laws limited many of the clothing items that the lower and middle classes could wear. Politics often played an important role in how people dressed—from dressing to conform to social class expectations to making political statements about one’s government role or...
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The 8 Best National Parks in South America South America is blessed with some of the most exquisite natural wonders on earth. While historical...
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South America is blessed with some of the most exquisite natural wonders on earth. While historical sites like Machu Picchu in Peru get all the attention, it is the continent’s nature reserves that should steal the show. The continent’s hundreds of national parks encompass...
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Women Surrealist Artists Set New Records at Auction Yesterday, the first evening of Christie’s May marquee week in New York began with the sale of 38...
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Yesterday, the first evening of Christie’s May marquee week in New York began with the sale of 38 works from the collection of Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio and his wife Louise. The Riggio collection is the most valuable single-owner collection to hit the auction block in...
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What Is “Lebensraum” and Why Did Hitler Promote It? The German geographer Friedrich Ratzel first introduced the term Lebensraum in his 1897 book...
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The German geographer Friedrich Ratzel first introduced the term Lebensraum in his 1897 book Politische Geographie (Political Geography). According to Ratzel, a nation-state should become self-sufficient by acquiring resources and territories in order to maintain independence and...
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Where Does Inspiration Come From? Prophets revered it as their channel to God, artists praised it as the source of their genius, and...
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Prophets revered it as their channel to God, artists praised it as the source of their genius, and people from all walks of life sought to invite its gleaming impulse to color their lives. We have all intimated moments of inspiration that left us gasping, albeit unable to grasp...
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‘Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain’ by Sam Wetherell review ‘Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain’ by Sam Wetherell review JamesHoare Tue, 05/13/2025 - 07:58
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Who Were the Notorious Barbary Pirates? (History & Wars) Upon the mention of pirates, most people envision the swashbuckling brigands who terrorized the seas...
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Upon the mention of pirates, most people envision the swashbuckling brigands who terrorized the seas of the Caribbean. However, the calmer waters of the Mediterranean would also suffer the scourge of piracy. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, pirates from the Barbary States of...
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Unit 731: Japan’s Infamous Bioweapons Research Unit Established in 1935, Unit 731 was officially known as the Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification...
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Established in 1935, Unit 731 was officially known as the Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department of the Kwantung Army. Under the Imperial Japanese government, the unit worked to develop biological and chemical weapons and performed cruel and frequently fatal tests...
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Who Was Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Übermensch”? As one of the most influential early 20th-century philosophers, Friedrich Nietzsche comes burdened...
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As one of the most influential early 20th-century philosophers, Friedrich Nietzsche comes burdened with a controversial legacy. His elitist and anti-democratic ideas were adopted, and distorted, by figures such as Adolf Hitler. Indeed, few thinkers in history have so utterly...
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Ute Mahler Shows Us The Real East Germany “I wanted to see what was hiding behind the prescribed official false optimism. I was looking for...
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“I wanted to see what was hiding behind the prescribed official false optimism. I was looking for the truth in the inner realm of people’s lives.” – Ute Mahler, photographs of communist East Germany     Between 1972 and 1988, Ute Mahler repeatedly turned her camera on the people...
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Second Servile War: The Soothsayer’s Slave Rebellion That Shook Rome Even though the revolt of the would-be slave-king Eunus ended in bloodshed and defeat for the slaves...
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Even though the revolt of the would-be slave-king Eunus ended in bloodshed and defeat for the slaves of Sicily, the dreams and possibilities of breaking the shackles the Romans bound them in remained. Very little changed in terms of material conditions on Sicily between the end...
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The House of Bourbon: From Absolutism to the French Revolution Few kings of France faced a more daunting prospect than Henri Bourbon in 1589. France was decades...
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Few kings of France faced a more daunting prospect than Henri Bourbon in 1589. France was decades into the Wars of Religion, a conflict between Catholic and Protestant factions that had torn the country apart and drained the Crown of much power and prestige. His predecessor Henri...
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Parthenon Was Illuminated in Ancient Greece, Study Shows Contrary to Enlightenment-era belief, ancient Greece’s Parthenon was actually “dark and dim” on the...
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Contrary to Enlightenment-era belief, ancient Greece’s Parthenon was actually “dark and dim” on the inside. A new study confirmed that the Athenian temple’s interior was never exposed to the open sky, nor constantly filled with natural light, as it appears in many familiar...
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The Barbary Wars: Piracy, Slavery, and Retribution Achieving independence from Great Britain was a triumphant moment for the United States of America....
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Achieving independence from Great Britain was a triumphant moment for the United States of America. Consequently, independence resulted in American shipping losing protection from the mighty Royal Navy. As a result, merchant ships were soon set upon by marauding pirates from the...
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The Fury Within Anger in Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology
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Why Were Cornflakes Invented? The invention of cornflakes is a curious story, tangled in a history of religious fervor, radical...
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The invention of cornflakes is a curious story, tangled in a history of religious fervor, radical health reform, commercial success, and a decades-long feud between two brothers. Born in the kitchens of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Michigan, cornflakes began life as part of a...
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On the Spot: Vladislav Zubok On the Spot: Vladislav Zubok JamesHoare Mon, 05/12/2025 - 09:13
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Top 10 Museums of Cusco, Peru In the high Andes Mountains of Peru lies Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. It’s a...
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In the high Andes Mountains of Peru lies Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. It’s a popular destination for trekkers looking to visit monuments such as Machu Picchu. It’s also a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city preserves its cultural legacy in dozens of...
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An Art Enthusiast’s Guide to Lima, Peru Lima is one of South America’s largest cities, with a population of over 11 million. This coastal...
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Lima is one of South America’s largest cities, with a population of over 11 million. This coastal metropolis has dozens of museums, galleries, murals, and studios that rival anywhere else in the world. From street art to fine art, murals to colorful ancient textiles, Lima has...
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What’s the Best Time of Year to Visit Argentina? Argentina is a land of incredible diversity. From the rugged peaks of the Andes in the south to the...
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Argentina is a land of incredible diversity. From the rugged peaks of the Andes in the south to the high Puna desert in the north and sprawling pampas in the west, the eighth-largest country on earth leaves nothing to be desired. When planning a trip to Argentina, a little...
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What Were Pre-Colonial Brazil’s Religions and Spiritual Practices? Brazil is widely known for its cultural and religious diversity. Home to a varied range of religions...
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Brazil is widely known for its cultural and religious diversity. Home to a varied range of religions that often mix Indigenous, African, and Christian themes, religious diversity was also prevalent in this region prior to colonization. Often revolving around concepts like animism...
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Mother's Day Quiz Mothers of Myth and History
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9 Russian & Soviet Artists Who Influenced Ballet A ballet performance is a high art form that can awe audiences. However, audiences only see the...
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A ballet performance is a high art form that can awe audiences. However, audiences only see the result, not the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to become a dancer at a premier ballet company like the Bolshoi Ballet. In the Soviet Union, dancers at the top of their game had...
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How Did the Columbian Exchange Change the World? After Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, two sides of the world had contact for...
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After Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, two sides of the world had contact for arguably the first time: Africa and Eurasia to the west (the “Old World”) and the Americas to the east (the “New World”). The arrival of the Spanish, and later the Portuguese,...
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From Tablets to Papyrus: When Was Paper Invented? Paper’s invention was a revolutionary breakthrough. Following the invention of paper in 105 CE,...
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Paper’s invention was a revolutionary breakthrough. Following the invention of paper in 105 CE, forms of communication, learning, and record-keeping were drastically simplified. We track its rich history from ancient civilizations to the present day.   What Materials Did People...
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10 Historic Sites in the US Inspired by Roman Architecture Some of the most iconic historic sites in the United States were built not just to function, but to...
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Some of the most iconic historic sites in the United States were built not just to function, but to inspire. From the US Capitol to the Boston Public Library, these structures reflect a nation forging its identity through monumental design. Many of them, especially those built...
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Why Do We Keep Finding Mayan Pyramids? Traditionally, excavations deep in the jungles of Mexico, Central, and South America are difficult...
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Traditionally, excavations deep in the jungles of Mexico, Central, and South America are difficult at best and dangerous at worst. With rough terrain, violent storms, and the watchful eyes of local animals, archeologists often turn to modern equipment to cover as much ground as...
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What Is Lev Vygotsky’s Revolutionary Educational Philosophy? Lev Vygotsky has totally changed our understanding of how we learn and grow through his pioneering...
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Lev Vygotsky has totally changed our understanding of how we learn and grow through his pioneering educational philosophy. The cognitive abilities of people are shaped by socializing, language, and culture. In looking into things like the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) in...
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17 Logical Fallacies Everyone Should Know Fallacies are so pervasive in human processes that this reality can make us pessimistic regarding...
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Fallacies are so pervasive in human processes that this reality can make us pessimistic regarding our rationality. There are so many errors we make in logical reasoning. However, the fact that we recognize these should lead us back to optimism since we can be better at avoiding...
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What Is Latin America? Definition, History, & the Rise of “Abya Yala” Latin America is a geographical, geopolitical, and cultural concept defined by the common...
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Latin America is a geographical, geopolitical, and cultural concept defined by the common characteristics of some of the countries located on the American continent. Most well-known is the use of Latin-derived languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French as their official...
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Summer in Nags Head, North Carolina, 1975 “I was working on my own, and I was wrestling with what the highest and best use of the photograph...
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“I was working on my own, and I was wrestling with what the highest and best use of the photograph in color could be. Eventually, I came up with a formulation for myself that went something like, “in the good or successful color photograph, the definition or the meaning of the...
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Beyond the Pyramids: The Modern History of Egypt Ancient Egypt looms large in popular culture, from Indiana Jones to The Prince of Egypt. The country...
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Ancient Egypt looms large in popular culture, from Indiana Jones to The Prince of Egypt. The country is a treasure trove of pyramids, pharaohs, and nods to ancient cats. The country’s location at the nexus of its African home and of Asia and Europe has led to its fascinating...
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10 Historic Sites to Explore in Lagos, Portugal Lagos is one of the oldest cities in the Algarve, where the Carthaginians, the Romans, and the Moors...
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Lagos is one of the oldest cities in the Algarve, where the Carthaginians, the Romans, and the Moors all settled. Due to its location, Lagos had a significant role during the Portuguese maritime expansion.   However, the city lost its influence following the massive 1755...
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Belief Bias: How Old Beliefs Shape and Determine Your Reasoning? Hidden in every attempt at gaining knowledge is an array of old beliefs ensconced at the corner of...
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Hidden in every attempt at gaining knowledge is an array of old beliefs ensconced at the corner of your mind, ready to ambush your reasoning at any moment and jump to a conclusion when you least expect it. Belief bias refers to these moments when the old haunts the new, molding...
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Reflections on the Turquoise Revolution in England Wrong Side of History Newsletter #62
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10 Must-See Historic Sites in North Carolina Originally part of the Carolina Colony granted by King Charles II in 1663, North Carolina became a...
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Originally part of the Carolina Colony granted by King Charles II in 1663, North Carolina became a separate province in 1712 and one of the original thirteen colonies. In 1776, it made history by being the first colony to officially call for independence through the Halifax...
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Hispanic & Latino: Meaning, History, and Best Practices of the Terms In the Western Hemisphere, particularly in the United States, terms such as Hispanic and Latino have...
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In the Western Hemisphere, particularly in the United States, terms such as Hispanic and Latino have been used to identify and give more visibility to people whose linguistic or cultural roots fall within the Spanish-speaking linguistic, ethnic, or cultural context: Spain, Latin...
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Why Is Whistler’s Mother So Popular? James McNeill Whistler’s most famous painting represents his mother Anna, dressed in modest dark...
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James McNeill Whistler’s most famous painting represents his mother Anna, dressed in modest dark attire and seated next to a gray wall. Over the years, the painting became iconic and even developed an entire mythology around it, quite far removed from the circumstances of its...
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Found Studio Portraits of Children – 1970-71 We’re back to the late mid-Century in this album of found photographs from Steenbergen in the south...
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We’re back to the late mid-Century in this album of found photographs from Steenbergen in the south of The Netherlands. Last time going through this haul we focused on weddings. Now we look at studio portraits of children. The photos were taken by professional photographer Van...
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What Is the Story Behind Van Gogh’s “Café Terrace at Night”? One of the first works that come to mind when thinking about Van Gogh is his signature ink-blue sky...
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One of the first works that come to mind when thinking about Van Gogh is his signature ink-blue sky dotted with dazzling stars. Not content with painting a traditional night scene in austere dark paints, Van Gogh used color, movement, and contrast to bring life into his Café...
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Japan’s 1931 Invasion of Manchuria: Here’s What Happened On September 18, 1931, the explosion of the Japanese-owned railway track near the city of Mukden,...
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On September 18, 1931, the explosion of the Japanese-owned railway track near the city of Mukden, Manchuria in northeastern China, marked the beginning of a full-scale Japanese invasion of Manchuria. With minor resistance from the Chinese army, Japanese troops occupied the region...
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Fireside Friday, May 9, 2025 (On Lighter Bows) Fireside this week! First off, it seems like last week’s post on the Hollywood myth of archery...
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Fireside this week! First off, it seems like last week’s post on the Hollywood myth of archery volley fire really got out there, so if you are a new reader just joining us, welcome! If you are in to discussions of historical tactics with an eye towards correcting common myths in...
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The Assimilation Myth Across the world, ethnic socioeconomic disparities are here to stay
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Gustave Courbet Masterpiece Undergoes Public Restoration Completed in 1850, A Burial at Ornans made Gustave Courbet an enemy of the French art establishment....
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Completed in 1850, A Burial at Ornans made Gustave Courbet an enemy of the French art establishment. Now, the life-sized masterwork is undergoing restoration work at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.   “This painting is a manifesto of the Realist movement,” said the museum in a...
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These 7 United States Presidents Served in WWII During one of the most turbulent periods in global history, seven future United States presidents...
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During one of the most turbulent periods in global history, seven future United States presidents answered the call to serve in World War II. From commanding world-defining operations to behind-the-scenes support, these leaders personally witnessed the harrowing realities of war....
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The Rage of Achilles The Ultimate Hero?
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Can You Live Forever? A Philosophical Approach to Immortality For thousands of years, people have been fascinated by the idea of living forever and what that...
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For thousands of years, people have been fascinated by the idea of living forever and what that means for our place in the world. Is it possible to leave behind the inevitability of death? This has been debated by many philosophers, who have come up with a range of ideas that are...
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What Is the History of Mexican Pyramids? Mexican pyramids are a key feature of ancient Mesoamerican architecture. While they share some...
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Mexican pyramids are a key feature of ancient Mesoamerican architecture. While they share some similarities with Egyptian pyramids, these structures have flat tops, often with temples built on them, and stairways that rise along their sides. The stairways resemble ancient...
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10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Vermont Vermont’s history runs deep, from becoming the first state to abolish slavery in 1777 to playing a...
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Vermont’s history runs deep, from becoming the first state to abolish slavery in 1777 to playing a vital role in the Revolutionary War through the Battle of Bennington. The Green Mountain State’s legacy is etched into its architecture, village greens, and industrial landmarks....
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The Occupation of the Sha'ban al-Dalou Building : A Report-Back from the University of Washington In this anonymously submitted report, participants in the occupation of the engineering building at...
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In this anonymously submitted report, participants in the occupation of the engineering building at the University of Washington explore their motivations and recount the events in detail. This courageous action comes as the Israeli military prepares to open a new chapter in its...
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How the Nopal Cactus Bridges Culture and Climate in Mexico Nopal cactus grows where others wouldn’t dare. Resilient, versatile, and adaptive, it is one of the...
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Nopal cactus grows where others wouldn’t dare. Resilient, versatile, and adaptive, it is one of the most widely recognized endemic plants of the Americas. Yet the cactus’s symbolism is especially deep-seated in Mexico, where its importance to national identity is reflected in...
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What Are the Differences Between the Different Bible Translations? There are more than 100 different bible translations available in English today, and scholars have...
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There are more than 100 different bible translations available in English today, and scholars have translated parts of the Bible into more than 3,000 languages. Many claims that the Bible has been corrupted reference different translations rather than differences in ancient...
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What Did the Romans Think of the Celts? The term “Celtic” often serves as an umbrella term for the “barbarian” people of Europe living...
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The term “Celtic” often serves as an umbrella term for the “barbarian” people of Europe living outside the Greco-Roman cultural sphere. The Celts varied ethnically but have historically been grouped together based on similarities in language and customs. Much of what we now know...
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Are We Prediction Machines? Predictive Processing & Brain Science Traditional neuroscience has reached an impasse, a plateauing in understanding. Mainly relying on...
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Traditional neuroscience has reached an impasse, a plateauing in understanding. Mainly relying on technological advancements to further its understanding of the brain’s neurology, it is now severely lacking in theory. Pure data gives little insight without theory, yet...
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What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe? The Jehovah’s Witnesses have only been on the theological scene for just over 150 years, and the...
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The Jehovah’s Witnesses have only been on the theological scene for just over 150 years, and the name has only been in use for less than 100 years. In that time, they have established themselves in many countries across the globe. In this relatively short period, the denomination...
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Details Avoid Bias Long ago I noted:
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Frieze New York Starts Strong With $3 Million Jeff Koons Sale Frieze New York 2025 opened its doors to collectors, museum leaders, artists, and other VIP guests...
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Frieze New York 2025 opened its doors to collectors, museum leaders, artists, and other VIP guests on Wednesday, May 7. The thirteenth edition of the famed contemporary art fair brings together 67 exhibitors from over 25 countries at The Shed in New York City’s Hudson Yards...
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International Graffiti Times – 1884-1994 Dedicated to New York City street art, International Graffiti Times – IGTimes (aka: Subway Sun,...
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Dedicated to New York City street art, International Graffiti Times – IGTimes (aka: Subway Sun, InterGalactic Times, GetHip International Times, Tight and IGT) announced itself with an image of the city’s Mayor Ed Koch covered in tags. After Koch, the arch enemy of “graffiti”,...
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Agatha Christie: Queen of…Theater? Renowned as the “Queen of Crime” for her iconic detectives such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple,...
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Renowned as the “Queen of Crime” for her iconic detectives such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, many readers never learn that Christie was also an avid fan of theater and quite the playwright herself. Lovers of Christie’s work are missing a significant aspect of the author’s...
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Jamaican Activist: Who Was Marcus Garvey? To some, Marcus Garvey was a visionary – prophet of Pan-Africanism, pioneer of black pride, freedom...
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To some, Marcus Garvey was a visionary – prophet of Pan-Africanism, pioneer of black pride, freedom fighter. His influence sparked black power movements from the Nation of Islam to Rastafari and inspired anti-colonial thinkers around the world. To others, his authoritarian style,...
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Ruins of the Maya: What Ancient Cities Reveal About a Lost Civilization Across southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, ancient Maya cities lie scattered like...
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Across southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, ancient Maya cities lie scattered like puzzle pieces waiting to be discovered and explored. Rather than polished museum exhibits, these cities are living, breathing remnants of an extraordinary civilization that built...
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A nation’s rebirth after Nazism Germany’s integration miracle and other stories
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10 Must-See Historic Sites in Faro, Portugal In Faro, you will marvel at the Moorish and Medieval buildings that stand beside the stunning...
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In Faro, you will marvel at the Moorish and Medieval buildings that stand beside the stunning Baroque and Neoclassical monuments that define the city’s landscape. In this article, we will show you the city’s iconic must-visit landmarks.   1. Milreu Roman Ruins   Located nine...
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Everything You Need to Know About Hieronymus Bosch: Life, Art, Legacy For most who hear the name “Hieronymus Bosch,” their thoughts go to The Garden of Earthly Delights...
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For most who hear the name “Hieronymus Bosch,” their thoughts go to The Garden of Earthly Delights or the fantastical figures birthed from the artist’s imagination. When considering the number of works cataloged in museums around the world, it stands to reason that viewers often...
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AI makes the humanities more important, but also a lot weirder Historians are finally having their AI debate
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Military Structures and More Found at Egypt’s “Fortress of the East” Situated in the Sinai Desert, the Tell Abu Saifi archaeological site is known as ancient Egypt’s...
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Situated in the Sinai Desert, the Tell Abu Saifi archaeological site is known as ancient Egypt’s “Fortress of the East” for its extensive military infrastructure. New excavations at the site are further illuminating the area’s strategic importance during the Ptolemaic and Roman...
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What Happened to the Celts? The various Celtic peoples living across the European continent during the Iron Age experienced a...
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The various Celtic peoples living across the European continent during the Iron Age experienced a cultural peak around the same time as the expansion of the Roman Empire. But what happened to them after the fall of Rome? Did they die out, or were they conquered by other invading...
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Can Science Change How Humanity Views Itself? Our understanding of who we are, our place in the world, and the very nature of our being is an...
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Our understanding of who we are, our place in the world, and the very nature of our being is an intricate tapestry woven from the threads of knowledge, culture, and personal experience. Yet, throughout history, perhaps the most transformative influence on this ever-evolving...
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Learn Like an Ancient Egyptian Who did it better: Egypt or Greek?
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5 Māori Leaders Who Shaped Aotearoa’s/New Zealand’s History The opposition between the Māori, the original inhabitants of Aotearoa/New Zealand, and the Pākehā,...
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The opposition between the Māori, the original inhabitants of Aotearoa/New Zealand, and the Pākehā, the European newcomers, has been central to New Zealand’s recent history. Some Māori chiefs were open to dialogue with the Europeans and even fought alongside them. However,...
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The Day After. And the day after that.
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A Guide to 5 Virtual Russian Museums for Art & History Lovers Vibrant, traditional, and modern, Russia’s two major cultural centers represent centuries of the...
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Vibrant, traditional, and modern, Russia’s two major cultural centers represent centuries of the country’s rich and turbulent history. If you want to explore streets packed with museums and galleries, an online tour of Russia’s top five museums offers armchair travelers a perfect...
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What Are the Hidden Meanings of Dreams? (According to Carl Jung) The secrets of who you are and the key to your healing are encrypted in the rich symbols of your...
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The secrets of who you are and the key to your healing are encrypted in the rich symbols of your dream life. Conjoining the two most powerful methods of Jungian psychology, dream interpretation and active imagination, you can learn to decipher the letters your unconscious sends...
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Miners Strike, Bob Dylan Acts and ‘Iran Kills Children’: Posters in 1980s London Back to the 1980s now, to look at some of the posters stuck on walls in London captured by Peter...
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Back to the 1980s now, to look at some of the posters stuck on walls in London captured by Peter Marshall as he walked around the city. There are posters calling for Iran and the country’s leader Ayatollah Khomeini (1900-1989) to ‘stop killing children’. Another tells passersby...
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The Hidden Death in the Victorian Wallpaper The Hidden Death in the Victorian Wallpaper JamesHoare Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:50
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Positivism: Is it Dead? While positivism was the most defining philosophy of science in the 20th century, it is now...
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While positivism was the most defining philosophy of science in the 20th century, it is now considered dead and has primarily been used as an oppositional term, a caricature, and a strawman easily dismissed and used for propping up ideas. Despite the derision of positivism,...
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Sincerity Adds To Drift The 2008 book Ritual and Its Consequences: An Essay on the Limits of Sincerity is hard for me to...
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The 2008 book Ritual and Its Consequences: An Essay on the Limits of Sincerity is hard for me to understand, but I’ve been trying to figure it out, as the concepts it considers seem interesting and important:
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The 13 Original Colonies: History, Map, and Facts Achieving independence as the United States of America was a lengthy and unlikely struggle for the...
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Achieving independence as the United States of America was a lengthy and unlikely struggle for the 13 original colonies. Over the centuries, the territory of the 13 colonies was contested by several European powers before the British established control of the Atlantic coast of...
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The Incredible Story of the Great Siege of Gibraltar and the American Revolution Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Lexington, and Yorktown are all famous battles that serve as examples of the...
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Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Lexington, and Yorktown are all famous battles that serve as examples of the conflict of the American War of Independence. North America was, of course, the main theater of the war, and specifically, the northeast of the United States is home to virtually...
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Friends and enemies of the liberal order Bombing democracy in order to save it
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What’s the Best Time of Year to Visit Peru? Trying to determine the right time to visit Peru is challenging. If you have glanced at a map, noted...
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Trying to determine the right time to visit Peru is challenging. If you have glanced at a map, noted the proximity of the country to the Equator, and deduced the climate must be idyllic and glorious all year round, you’ll be surprised. Peru boasts an eclectic geography and...
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A Complete List of US Presidents in Order The President of the United States is widely considered to be the most powerful person in the world....
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The President of the United States is widely considered to be the most powerful person in the world. Since the ratification of the Constitution of the United States and the election of George Washington in 1789, 45 men have served as US President, including two who were elected...
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Roman Road and Rare Artifacts Unearthed in Switzerland Excavations at the Roman settlement of Augusta Raurica in northern Switzerland revealed evidence of...
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Excavations at the Roman settlement of Augusta Raurica in northern Switzerland revealed evidence of a roadway, burial sites, and unusual artifacts—all dating back nearly 2,000 years.   What Is Augusta Raurica?   Augusta Raurica is the oldest known Roman colony along the Rhine...
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The 25th Amendment: Presidential Succession and Removal In November 1963, US President John F. Kennedy was tragically assassinated by a sniper. His death...
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In November 1963, US President John F. Kennedy was tragically assassinated by a sniper. His death renewed questions about presidential succession and removal for incapacitation. What if both the president and vice president were killed at the same time? What if a president was...
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Florida’s Barker Gang Shootout In January 1935, gangster “Ma” Barker and her son Fred were killed by the FBI in a multi-hour...
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In January 1935, gangster “Ma” Barker and her son Fred were killed by the FBI in a multi-hour shootout in the little town of Ocklawaha FL. Arizona “Arrie” Clark was born in the rural town of Ash Grove MO in October 1873, where she played the fiddle and sang in the local church...
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Why Is the Bolshoi Ballet So Famous? A Brief History For almost 250 years, the Bolshoi Ballet has remained synonymous with the art of dance. As one of...
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For almost 250 years, the Bolshoi Ballet has remained synonymous with the art of dance. As one of the most celebrated companies, the Bolshoi Ballet has roots in eighteenth-century imperial Russia. Beloved by Romanov tsars and Soviet leaders, the Bolshoi Ballet has a reputation...
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Before Newton: How the Islamic Golden Age Shaped the Physics We Know The rise of Islam across India, the Middle East, and Spain kindled intellectual achievements that...
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The rise of Islam across India, the Middle East, and Spain kindled intellectual achievements that are still relevant today. The Islamic Golden Age, lasting some five hundred years from the 8th to 14th centuries, saw important discoveries – especially in physics.   What Was the...
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Real Monks Cry: Masculinity in the Monastery Real Monks Cry: Masculinity in the Monastery JamesHoare Tue, 05/06/2025 - 08:55
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Napoleon’s Rise, Fall, and Legacy in History Born on the island of Corsica in 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte came to prominence as a brilliant military...
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Born on the island of Corsica in 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte came to prominence as a brilliant military commander during the French Revolution. After taking power in Paris in November 1799, Napoleon made himself emperor in 1804. He led a series of victorious campaigns to dominate...
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What Is Tantra and What Can It Teach Us About Religion and Desire? The goal of Buddhism is to reach enlightenment, in which one is supremely at peace with the nature...
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The goal of Buddhism is to reach enlightenment, in which one is supremely at peace with the nature of reality — the highest form of pleasure. It is often posited that the fickleness of human desire hinders such a pursuit. Tantra, however, gives us a novel interpretation of such...
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Elite Confidence Rob Henderson has a great essay summarizing the expert vs elite distinction I discussed in 6 prior...
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Rob Henderson has a great essay summarizing the expert vs elite distinction I discussed in 6 prior posts (1 2 3 4 5 6):
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Meet the Māori: History & Culture of Aotearoa’s People The ancestors of the Māori sailed to Aotearoa/ New Zealand, “the land of the long white cloud,” from...
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The ancestors of the Māori sailed to Aotearoa/ New Zealand, “the land of the long white cloud,” from Eastern Polynesia, between 1250 and 1300 CE. They had inhabited the North and South Islands of present-day New Zealand for at least three centuries before the coming of Dutch...
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What Is Provenance & Why Is It Important for Someone Buying Art? Provenance can be summarized as the documented history of an artwork’s ownership. In auction...
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Provenance can be summarized as the documented history of an artwork’s ownership. In auction catalogs and even online auction lot descriptions, there’s always a brief description of an artwork’s prior ownership. This usually comes with various documents proving the past sales and...
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Celtic Cosmology: Creation Myths, Pantheon, and the Mysterious Otherworld The term “Celtic” is a nebulous one and refers to a broad, heterogeneous group of people spread...
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The term “Celtic” is a nebulous one and refers to a broad, heterogeneous group of people spread across time and space. Nevertheless, similarities in religious beliefs and practices are some of the elements that unite the disparate group known as the Celts. This article attempts...
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Show Us Your Knickers: Vintage Snapshots Of People And Their Underwear Underwear. Comfy apple catchers, snaggy thongs or reassuring Y-fronts? In this gallery from Robert...
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Underwear. Comfy apple catchers, snaggy thongs or reassuring Y-fronts? In this gallery from Robert E. Jackson’s photograph collection, we see some of the vast range of undies – those designed to be seen and other ‘unmentionables’ Victoria really should keep secret.    “Made you...
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Lucas Horenbout: The Highest Paid Artist at the Court of Henry VIII Lucas Horenbout, also known as Lucas Hornebolt, was a Flemish painter who worked in England as the...
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Lucas Horenbout, also known as Lucas Hornebolt, was a Flemish painter who worked in England as the king’s painter. He was taught to illuminate manuscripts and paint miniatures by his father, alongside his sister, who also became an artist at the English court. Lucas Horenbout...
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What Did Karl Marx Say About Climate Change? Karl Marx didn’t say anything specific about climate change yet in many ways predicted it. Living...
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Karl Marx didn’t say anything specific about climate change yet in many ways predicted it. Living through the rise of the Industrial Revolution, he witnessed the emerging ecological consequences of rapid industrialization. In this context, he believed that the exploitation of...
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The Forgotten Pyramids of Africa Uncovering the Majesty of Ancient Nubia
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6 Great Political Compromises That Shaped America The American nation under the US Constitution began with a compromise that, among other things,...
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The American nation under the US Constitution began with a compromise that, among other things, quelled the founding fathers’ anxieties over slavery and racial equality before the law. As the United States grew in size and influence, the very same issue would bring future leaders...
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Another Of My Essays In French. "C’est quoi cette « guerre » dont vous parlez ?"
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The Art of the Ancient Canaanites: Overview & Images The Canaanites occupied the Levant, sometimes known as Syria-Palestine, during the Bronze Age (c....
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The Canaanites occupied the Levant, sometimes known as Syria-Palestine, during the Bronze Age (c. 3300-1200 BCE). They developed all the hallmarks of an advanced culture, including art, which is perhaps better categorized as “material culture” because it includes objects that...
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Why Was Cluny Abbey Once the Heart of Western Christendom? From its foundation in the 10th century to the decline of its influence in the early 12th, a program...
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From its foundation in the 10th century to the decline of its influence in the early 12th, a program of reform and a renewal of monastic life unfolded at Cluny Abbey that would change Latin Christendom forever.   Cluny Abbey’s Independent Origins    In the heart of Burgundy in...
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Nochlin’s “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?”: A Summary When art dealer Richard Feigen asked Linda Nochlin in 1970, “Why are there no great women artists?”...
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When art dealer Richard Feigen asked Linda Nochlin in 1970, “Why are there no great women artists?” he inspired her groundbreaking essay with a similar title published in ARTnews in January 1971. Were women not capable of artistic greatness? Were there, in fact, great women...
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Weekly Wisdom Quiz Cleopatra, Alexander, Socrates
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What Remains of Roman York? A Visitor’s Guide York was originally a small Celtic settlement before the arrival of the Roman Empire, but it soon...
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York was originally a small Celtic settlement before the arrival of the Roman Empire, but it soon became one of the most important cities on the island. It was first a fort but quickly flourished into a vibrant regional capital. The city of York nowadays, with its narrow...
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Stone towns on the Highveld of South Africa: an archaeological history of the Sotho-Tswana capitals... The eastern plateau of South Africa, known as the Highveld, is dotted with the ruins of numerous...
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Is the Sign of Jonah a Contradiction in the Bible? The Gospel of Matthew refers to the sign of Jonah on two occasions and the Gospel of Luke, once...
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The Gospel of Matthew refers to the sign of Jonah on two occasions and the Gospel of Luke, once (Matthew 12:39-41; Matthew 16:4; Luke 11:29-30). Matthew 12:39-41 specifies a detail that the other two do not. In the minds of many, this detail results in a contradiction in the...
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What Is the History of Urban Green Spaces in Cities? Throughout the history of Western towns and cities, urban green spaces have always served purposes...
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Throughout the history of Western towns and cities, urban green spaces have always served purposes linked to beauty, relaxation, status, and culture. The captivating Renaissance gardens which emerged in the 15th century are examples of gardens designed for cultural representation...
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5 Incredible Historic Day Trips From Barcelona The thriving heart of coastal Catalonia, Barcelona, is a history buff’s paradise in its own right....
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The thriving heart of coastal Catalonia, Barcelona, is a history buff’s paradise in its own right. Venture just beyond the city limits, however, and you’ll be greeted with a kaleidoscope of sociopolitical, cultural, and art history waiting to be unpacked. These five Catalan...
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Red Gold: How Cochineal Dye Built Mexican Cities A dye extracted from crushed bugs might sound archaic, but it is surprisingly ubiquitous....
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A dye extracted from crushed bugs might sound archaic, but it is surprisingly ubiquitous. Cochineal—parasitic insects that live on nopal (prickly pear) cacti across Latin America—are the key ingredients in a vivid red pigment known as carmine, which colors foods, beverages,...
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A view of the world After the Global Financial Crisis, the World Bank got more much involved in South-East Asian...
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After the Global Financial Crisis, the World Bank got more much involved in South-East Asian countries than before.
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Sports in the Ancient World Before the Greeks Today, when one thinks of the origin of sports and athletic competitions, the ancient Greeks often...
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Today, when one thinks of the origin of sports and athletic competitions, the ancient Greeks often come to mind. Although many popular modern sports were inherited from the Greeks and Romans, the Greeks and Romans were influenced by earlier cultures. An examination of textual,...
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What Do Christian Baptists Believe? Contrary to popular belief, Baptists did not come from the 16th-century Anabaptist Movement. Rather,...
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Contrary to popular belief, Baptists did not come from the 16th-century Anabaptist Movement. Rather, they grew from Puritanism in the Netherlands and England. As their name suggests, a key aspect of their faith is that baptism takes the form of immersion and only those capable of...
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What Was Saint Augustine’s Narrative of the Two Cities? Saint Augustine’s final and most monumental work was his City of God. It spans over one thousand...
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Saint Augustine’s final and most monumental work was his City of God. It spans over one thousand pages across twenty books. He spent thirteen years writing this from age fifty-nine to seventy-two. While it is considered by some to be the first formalized “philosophy of history,”...
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Surprisingly Blind You might expect us to understand our romantic couple breakups very well.
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Complete List of Roman Emperors: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome The start of imperial Rome is officially dated to 27 BCE, when Gaius Octavius Caesar was awarded the...
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The start of imperial Rome is officially dated to 27 BCE, when Gaius Octavius Caesar was awarded the name Augustus, signaling his position as emperor. Following his precedent, Rome would be ruled by men with the title Augustus until Germanic tribes deposed the last emperor in...
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When Was the Bible Written? The Traditional Christian View Disclaimer: This article presents the traditional Christian view on the authorship and timeline of...
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Disclaimer: This article presents the traditional Christian view on the authorship and timeline of the Bible. It is important to recognize that historians typically disagree with many of the dates and authorship claims used by the Christian tradition presented below.   The Bible...
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Can Your Expectations Shape Reality? Reality encompasses an infinite spectrum of possibilities. There are no limits to what we can...
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Reality encompasses an infinite spectrum of possibilities. There are no limits to what we can experience. Yet we restrict reality to what we believe should and should not happen. These beliefs constitute our conscious and unconscious expectations of the past, present, and future....
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Toxic Clowns, Grandpa’s Underwear and Matchbox Cars: Found Kodachrome Photos from the 1970s These found Kodachrome photograph from the 1970s are the second instalment from collector Thomas...
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These found Kodachrome photograph from the 1970s are the second instalment from collector Thomas Hawk. His 1960s Kodachrome pictures were a treat, and now we move on a decade. We’ve started with the above picture of a circus clown. The effect of the lurid colours, that little...
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7 Historic Sites in Chiang Mai (Thailand’s “Rose of the North”) Chiang Mai, the second largest province in Thailand and the epicenter of education in Northern...
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Chiang Mai, the second largest province in Thailand and the epicenter of education in Northern Thailand, is a mashup of captivating cultural experiences, mouthwatering food, and stunning architecture. As the capital of the Lanna Kingdom until 1558, Chiang Mai intermixes its...
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The Bards of the Second Reformation 'John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs' by Ian Leslie
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A Complete Timeline of Ancient Greece: From Mycenaean to Roman Greece For over two thousand years, successive societies forged the civilization of ancient Greece. From...
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For over two thousand years, successive societies forged the civilization of ancient Greece. From the early societies of the Bronze Age to its conquest by and cultural fusion with Rome, ancient Greece has had a significant impact on shaping the modern world. Understand the flow...
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Collections: Why Archers Didn’t Volley Fire This week we’re looking at a specific visual motif common in TV and film: the arrow volley. You know...
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This week we’re looking at a specific visual motif common in TV and film: the arrow volley. You know the scene: the general readies his archers, he orders them to ‘draw!’ and then holds up his hand with that ‘wait for it’ gesture and then shouts ‘loose!’ (or worse yet, ‘fire!’)...
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Journey to the Sun (1961) The second promotional comic I wanted to share is Journey to the Sun. It is also from Boys’ and...
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The second promotional comic I wanted to share is Journey to the Sun. It is also from Boys’ and Girls’ March of Comics and the only other one I've found that is about space flight.  It was handed to customers of stores that sold Little Yankee Shoes.   Journey to the Sun is a...
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What Are the Seven Deadly Sins? The seven deadly sins are pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. During early...
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The seven deadly sins are pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. During early Christianity, some Church Fathers identified them as deadly because they damage the believer’s relationship with God and usually lead to other sins. The idea of seven deadly sins has its...
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What is Protestantism? Beliefs and Key Ideas of a Major Christian Branch The three major branches of Christianity are Roman Catholicism (approx. 50%), Protestantism (approx....
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The three major branches of Christianity are Roman Catholicism (approx. 50%), Protestantism (approx. 37%), and Eastern Orthodoxy (approx. 12%). Although Protestantism has a foothold across the globe, it seems strongest in North America, Northern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa,...
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Beyond the Diagnosis: 3 Theories of Autism & What They Get Wrong How far back do you think autism research goes? There have almost undoubtedly been autistic people...
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How far back do you think autism research goes? There have almost undoubtedly been autistic people as long as there have been people, but surprisingly, it was not until the 1940s that autism was discussed as its own psychiatric entity. Since then, many theories have tried to...
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Abstraction Worsens Drift My Ph.D.
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Before the White House: Who Really Was America’s First President? As commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, George...
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As commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington performed many of the functions of a chief executive and head of state. After presiding over the convention that framed the US Constitution of 1787, Washington was elected the...
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Xenophon Hemingway of the Ancient World?
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Roosevelt’s Big Stick: How America Flexed Its Muscle on the World Stage Theodore Roosevelt embraced a belief throughout his entire adult life that America was destined to...
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Theodore Roosevelt embraced a belief throughout his entire adult life that America was destined to be a major player in world affairs. Roosevelt was fond of saying that America should “speak softly, but carry a big stick.” Roosevelt’s Big Stick Policy not only defined his...
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What Major Discoveries Did Isaac Newton Make? The celebrated English scientist Sir Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643, in a small village in...
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The celebrated English scientist Sir Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643, in a small village in England named Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth. Newton later on became one of the most celebrated English scientists. He was also one of the key figures in the Scientific Revolution....
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Digging Through Detroit’s Past: A History Lover’s Top 10 As big cities go, Detroit is unlike anywhere else in the United States. From its contributions to...
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As big cities go, Detroit is unlike anywhere else in the United States. From its contributions to music and art to its rapid industrialization and deindustrialization, the city continues to evolve and inspire. Below are the top 10 places to experience Detroit’s historical legacy....
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Cinco de Mayo: An American Celebration with a Mexican Twist? The celebration of Cinco de Mayo is unique: a civic holiday from one country that emigrated and...
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The celebration of Cinco de Mayo is unique: a civic holiday from one country that emigrated and found a home—and a more enthusiastic crowd—in another nation. It’s not an official holiday in the United States, but it almost feels like one. How is it possible that Cinco de Mayo, a...
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The Devaluation of the Denarius Under Augustus: What Happened? In the 3rd century BCE, the Romans began using the silver denarius as their standard form of...
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In the 3rd century BCE, the Romans began using the silver denarius as their standard form of currency. As the Republic grew in size and stature, the denarius played an important role in the international economy, requiring more silver to mint the coins. The system continued to...
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Charles V: The Holy Roman Emperor Who Shaped Europe Due to a unique set of circumstances at the beginning of the 16th century, a teenage monarch...
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Due to a unique set of circumstances at the beginning of the 16th century, a teenage monarch inherited much of Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and parts of Italy. Throughout his reign, Emperor Charles V fought to keep his empire together against his French,...
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Baths of Caracalla: Public Baths in Imperial Rome Much of what we know about individual Roman emperors comes from what they chose to build. In the 1st...
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Much of what we know about individual Roman emperors comes from what they chose to build. In the 1st century CE, Nero was vilified for his greed, hoovering up great tracts of the city to turn into a private palace, the infamous Domus Aurea. A decade later, Vespasian was lauded...
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The Ottoman Empire in World War I: An Overview While much of the focus of World War I centers on the Western and Eastern Fronts where Germany is...
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While much of the focus of World War I centers on the Western and Eastern Fronts where Germany is seen as having played the biggest role of the Central Powers, to the southeast, the Ottoman Empire, controlling half of the Middle East, played a vital role in combating the Entente....
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Ancient Egyptian Tomb Art May Depict Milky Way Galaxy Ancient Egyptians appear to have depicted the Milky Way in their funerary art, according to a new...
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Ancient Egyptians appear to have depicted the Milky Way in their funerary art, according to a new study published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage. Dr. Or Grauer, associate professor of astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth, analyzed images of the sky...
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Should We Cherry Pick? Or Should We Be Purists? [VIDEO] on Beyond Stoicism
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American Civil War Uniforms: A Visual Journey Uniforms are used for identification as well as to provide a sense of unity during any conflict, and...
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Uniforms are used for identification as well as to provide a sense of unity during any conflict, and the American Civil War (1861-1865) was no exception. At their most basic level, Civil War uniforms distinguished Union troops from Confederate troops: Union troops wore blue while...
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Dorothy Pulis Lathrop’s Illustrations For Walter de la Mare’s The Three Mulla-Mulgars “Long long is Time, though books be brief: Adventures strange ay, past belief…” – Walter de la Mare,...
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“Long long is Time, though books be brief: Adventures strange ay, past belief…” – Walter de la Mare, The Three Mulla-Mulgars illustrated by Dorothy Pulis Lathrop   Soon after Dorothy Pulis Lathrop (April 16, 1891–December 30, 1980) was hired to illustrate a book of experimental...
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Live Slower: What is the Slow Movement? Speed has long been synonymous with efficiency, productivity, and success. Bewitched by the promises...
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Speed has long been synonymous with efficiency, productivity, and success. Bewitched by the promises of speed, we now collectively find ourselves caught in a constant dizzying rush. No matter how much we hurry up, we never seem fast enough to catch up with our endless...
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The Khmer Empire: Beyond Angkor When you hear “Khmer Empire,” your mind likely leaps straight to Angkor Wat, and who could blame...
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When you hear “Khmer Empire,” your mind likely leaps straight to Angkor Wat, and who could blame you? Yet the empire was far bigger and more brilliant than one temple complex alone. Stretching across centuries and much of Southeast Asia, the Khmer world was a web of cities,...
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Geta: The Short Reign and (Tragic) Death of a Roman Emperor The life of the Roman emperor Gera is, in some ways, a tragic tale of brotherly rivalry and parental...
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The life of the Roman emperor Gera is, in some ways, a tragic tale of brotherly rivalry and parental miscalculation. He was also an emperor for whom we have little reliable historical information. His story is told mostly through the histories of his father, the emperor Septimius...
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Do You Believe In Magic? In our fragile society, what other hope is there?
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Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Two-and-a-half centuries after it was first delivered, Patrick Henry’s famous quote, “give me...
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Two-and-a-half centuries after it was first delivered, Patrick Henry’s famous quote, “give me liberty or give me death,” lives on in American culture as a symbol of defiance against British colonial authorities intent on oppressing the 13 colonies. From a speech at the Virginia...
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Record-Setting Sale of Rediscovered Klimt Portrait Falls Through The $32 million sale of Gustav Klimt’s long-lost Portrait of Fräulein Lieser will not proceed,...
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The $32 million sale of Gustav Klimt’s long-lost Portrait of Fräulein Lieser will not proceed, according to Austrian press. After making headlines last year, the record-setting painting has been mired in controversy surrounding its troubled provenance, which led to the sale...
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Anne Frank: Her Life, Death, and Legacy Explained On August 4, 1944, a group of German soldiers stormed into the premises of the Frank family’s...
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On August 4, 1944, a group of German soldiers stormed into the premises of the Frank family’s business in Amsterdam. During the search, the soldiers discovered a secret annex behind a bookcase, arresting the eight people who had been hiding there for two years. Among them was the...
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8 Key Battles of Napoleon Napoleon proved to be a capable military commander from a young age. From his actions during the...
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The Secrets of Rome’s Capuchin Crypt: Interview with Pietro Costantini The Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini (Capuchins) is one of the most fascinating...
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The Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini (Capuchins) is one of the most fascinating in Rome, and is best known for its incredible crypt. The underground crypt holds the remains of Capuchin monks, crafted into symbolic works of art. The site has fascinated...
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Napoleon’s Life, Family, and Personal Traits While in exile on the island of Saint Helena, Napoleon remarked to a loyal follower, “What a novel...
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While in exile on the island of Saint Helena, Napoleon remarked to a loyal follower, “What a novel my life has been!” (Gueniffey, 1). Indeed, many aspects of Napoleon’s biography read like fiction. For example, by his mid-twenties, Napoleon was already a successful commanding...
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What Is Christian Pacifism? Exploring Non-Violent Resistance Not only does the New Testament present Jesus as having refrained from using violence, he also...
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“War, is, above all, grief. I photographed non-stop for years and I know that in all that time I produced only five or six real photographs. War is not for photography. If, heaven forbid, I had to photograph war again, I would do it quite differently. I agonise now at the thought...
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Wild Bill Hickok’s life story was subject to huge amounts of exaggeration. His deeds were told and retold in grandiose style to adoring audiences obsessed with tales of larger-than-life characters and their wild adventures.   Hickok, however, hardly needed the exaggeration. He...
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An ancient Egyptian obelisk is revealing its long-lost secrets—all thanks to the keen eye of a local Egyptologist. After noticing something unusual about the 3,000-year-old Luxor Obelisk in central Paris, Jean-Guillaume Olette-Pelletier, a lecturer at Sorbonne University,...
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The 19th president of the United States is often overshadowed by the giants who directly preceded him during a tumultuous time in US history, including Lincoln and Grant. However, staunch in his beliefs, Hayes brought a drastic overhaul to the federal government. A precursor of...
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Pope Francis: A Pope Like No Other Pope Francis was elected pope on March 13, 2013, after Pope Benedict XVI resigned on February 28,...
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The Pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses: Olympians, Titans, and More Worshiping the gods was an important part of daily life in ancient Greece. The most powerful gods...
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Worshiping the gods was an important part of daily life in ancient Greece. The most powerful gods were the 12 Olympians who held supreme power over the world. These gods and goddesses resided on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece. From there, they oversaw human...
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The First Independent US Intelligence Agency: What Was the OSS? The OSS, or Office of Strategic Services, came into being on President Roosevelt’s order on June 13,...
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Being able to pass freely between Olympus, the Underworld, and the mortal realm, Hermes fulfilled an important role in Greek mythology as the messenger god. However, the Angelos Athanatôn, or “messenger of the gods,” was not the only emissary for the Olympians. The goddess Iris,...
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Sistine Chapel Closes Ahead of Conclave to Elect Next Pope Following the death of Pope Francis last week, the Vatican announced the indefinite closure of its...
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Esarhaddon: Ashurbanipal’s Father and King of the Neo-Assyrian Empire King Esarhaddon ruled the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 681 to 669 BCE. He was the third ruler of the...
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The Dark Side of Picasso: Unraveling the Secrets of the Cubist Master Pablo Picasso’s contributions to the development of art in the 20th century cannot be understated....
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Tamerlane: A Nomadic Conqueror Even More Feared Than Genghis Khan The emergence of Timur, often known as Tamerlane, represented the last major nomadic empire that...
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The emergence of Timur, often known as Tamerlane, represented the last major nomadic empire that stretched across much of what is today Asia and the Middle East. His empire nearly rivaled that of the Mongols nearly two centuries prior.   A Changing Empire: Tamerlane’s Time   Much...
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What Is the “Synagogue of Satan” in Revelation? The New Testament refers to a synagogue 40 times. Except for the last two references, the word...
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The New Testament refers to a synagogue 40 times. Except for the last two references, the word refers to a Jewish place of worship. The last two instances, however, refer to “the synagogue of Satan,” a shocking flip of allegiance. These references occur alongside mentions of...
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How Did Madame de Pompadour Rise to Power? Unlike many other members of the French court, it is thought Madame de Pompadour had a rather common...
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Unlike many other members of the French court, it is thought Madame de Pompadour had a rather common background, although her past is shrouded in some mystery. Yet remarkably, she was able to rise the ranks to a position of considerable power and influence, earning her a secure...
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Idunn: The Norse Goddess of Eternal Youth & Her Magical Apples The Norse goddess Idunn was charged with the special task of tending to the orchards of golden...
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A bewildering variety of currencies circulated freely in the various states and societies of Africa during the pre-colonial period.
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The talents, experiences, and storied backgrounds of women have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of modern popular music. From breaking barriers traditionally dominated by men to pioneering new sounds and technologies, these trailblazing women have left their mark...
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In 1862, European imperialist interests led a young noble couple to a new land: the deeply divided, war-torn, and impoverished country that was Mexico in the tumultuous 19th century. Their noble intentions and European manners were insufficient to establish a successful empire....
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What Did Sigmund Freud Have to Say About Leonardo da Vinci? In 1910, Sigmund Freud published a rather extensive study on Leonardo da Vinci, his childhood, and...
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In 1910, Sigmund Freud published a rather extensive study on Leonardo da Vinci, his childhood, and the symbols present in his art. The essay did not merely interpret the personality of Leonardo da Vinci but gave a rather clear illustration of what psychoanalysis was and how it...
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The History of Lisbon: A Guide for Visitors Lisbon is one of the oldest European cities. Founded by the Phoenicians, Lisbon was also home to the...
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Who Was the Roman Author Tacitus? The 1st century CE Roman author Tacitus is one of the most important primary sources that we have...
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The 1st century CE Roman author Tacitus is one of the most important primary sources that we have for Rome under the Julio-Claudian and Flavian emperors. How Tacitus viewed the Principate largely shapes how it is viewed today. But is his account of what happened during the early...
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The Greek Civil War originated from an intense struggle for power between left- and right-wing resistance movements. Initially, they had the mutual aim of fighting the Nazi occupation of Greece during World War II. Following the Nazi withdrawal, the power struggle escalated into...
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Timbuktu’s beginnings go back to the 1100s when a group of Tuareg wanderers from northwest Africa made a temporary camp near the Niger River. According to mythical tales, they moved north and left the camp under the care of a woman named Bouctou. After returning to the camp, the...
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Ninety years ago, the charming Mexico City neighborhood of Coyoacán was home to a multitude of prominent political activists and artists. Among them were Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky—two people from very different backgrounds whose lives became intertwined. After their deaths...
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Balder: The Most Beloved of the Norse Gods When thinking of the Norse gods, Balder is not among the most famous: he didn’t even appear in the...
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When thinking of the Norse gods, Balder is not among the most famous: he didn’t even appear in the Marvel movies! But in Norse mythology, Balder was the most beloved of the gods. Son of Odin the All-Father and his wife Frigg, it was Balder, not Thor, who was the prince of Asgard....
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On the Wednesday following the last Tuesday in January, Shetland shuts down. It is the only place in Scotland to have an extra public holiday. The reason is simply because everyone is exhausted. They’ve been up all night burning a Viking galley.   In neighboring Orkney, they’re a...
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“Before my grandad died he insisted I was the only one allowed to sort through his paperwork,” writer Sarah, who posts as film_flook. “After he died, all sorts of things were discovered (nothing too wild) which took a while to go through and then it finally came to the trunk.”  ...
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What Was the Cause of Henry VIII’s Fertility Issues? Henry VIII’s reign is often remembered for his many marriages and his relentless pursuit of a...
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Henry VIII’s reign is often remembered for his many marriages and his relentless pursuit of a legitimate heir. While his marital antics have become the stuff of legend, less attention is paid to the potential medical reasons behind his inability to ensure the Tudor hold on power....
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This week, I want to keep unloading my Tolkien-related thoughts, turning from last week’s character study to a look at the way ‘magic’ and spiritual power work in Tolkien’s legendarium and in particular to how contests between fundamentally magical beings in Middle-earth are...
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In 404 BCE, Athens was surrounded. The city’s last fleet had been destroyed at the Battle of Aegospotami. Its once great empire had been conquered or revolted. A victorious Spartan fleet and army blockaded the city by land and sea. The bitter 27-year-long Peloponnesian War was at...
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Zeno’s 4 Paradoxes About Motion and Time Can you imagine a speedy Achilles never overtaking a tortoise crawling at a snail’s pace? Or an...
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Typhon, or Typhoeus as he was also called, was a monstrous, serpentine creature with a hundred heads that could shoot fire from his eyes. He spoke with a myriad of sounds and voices, sometimes bellowing like a bull, barking like a dog, or roaring like a lion. He was the greatest...
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Iron Age Necropolis Discovered in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that the first major Iron...
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Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that the first major Iron Age necropolis in the United Arab Emirates has been unearthed in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi. According to archaeologists, the discovery offers rare insights into the region’s...
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5 Quotes by Aristotle Explained The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, one of antiquity’s greatest thinkers, was a student of...
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The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, one of antiquity’s greatest thinkers, was a student of Plato and a tutor to Alexander the Great. Aristotle had insights far ahead of his time; his understanding of human psychology wasn’t much worse than modern scientists. Only a quarter...
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Prince William Forest Park: The National Park That Trained WWII Spies Just south of Washington DC lies a 15,000-acre oasis of piedmont forest that, despite being less...
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Just south of Washington DC lies a 15,000-acre oasis of piedmont forest that, despite being less than an hour from the nation’s capital, feels like another planet. Every summer, the park’s tall trees and meandering streams welcome thousands of visitors, including hundreds of...
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Songs Regulate Emotion The point I make in this post is quite unlikely to be original.
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What would Rosa Parks do? Modern activists are defeated by their lack of restraint
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Crusading Against Crusaders: Clement V’s Persecution of the Templars On March 18th, 1314, Jasque de Molay, the 23rd Grand Master of the monastic order of the Knights...
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On March 18th, 1314, Jasque de Molay, the 23rd Grand Master of the monastic order of the Knights Templar, was burned at the stake on an island in the middle of the river Seine. After years and years of torture, confessions of heresy, and trial, the 23rd Grand Master of one of...
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The Tomb and Body of Alexander the Great: New Clues from an Egyptologist Few historical figures have captured the imagination as much as Alexander the Great, the conqueror...
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Few historical figures have captured the imagination as much as Alexander the Great, the conqueror of Persia who never lost a battle and whose empire stretched from Greece to India. Yet, despite his legacy, the location of his tomb and body remains one great unsolved mystery. In...
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A Closer Look at: Sahelanthropus Sahelanthropus may be the earliest human ancestor that we know about, but it is mired in...
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Sahelanthropus may be the earliest human ancestor that we know about, but it is mired in controversy. In the 1980s, French paleontologist Michel Brunet and his partner David Pilbeam were searching for hominin fossils in Cameroon, in deposits formed along an ancient shoreline when...
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Was the New Testament Canon Chosen at the Council of Nicaea? Thanks to Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, and its film adaptation, many people think that the...
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Thanks to Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, and its film adaptation, many people think that the books that constitute today’s New Testament (NT) were first chosen in the 4th century at the Council of Nicaea. However, early in the 2nd century, Church Fathers had already...
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The Truth We Need: What Is Motivated Reasoning? We may think that our search for objective truth is divorced from our emotions, but evidence from...
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We may think that our search for objective truth is divorced from our emotions, but evidence from cognitive psychology shows that our logical conclusions can be determined by our emotional need for something to be true, whether or not it actually is.  Motivated reasoning, also...
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Stalin’s Man in Belgrade Stalin’s Man in Belgrade JamesHoare Tue, 04/22/2025 - 08:06
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Sex Workers and Salvation in the Renaissance Sex Workers and Salvation in the Renaissance JamesHoare Tue, 04/22/2025 - 08:02
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Beyond Human: Supernatural Beings in Medieval England In our secular age, most of us scoff at the supernatural. Consequently, it is difficult to put...
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In our secular age, most of us scoff at the supernatural. Consequently, it is difficult to put ourselves in the mindsets of our medieval counterparts who still lived in a world of unexplored wilderness and unexplained phenomena. God’s natural creation was potentially infinite,...
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Titus: The Roman Emperor Who Conquered Jerusalem Titus Caesar Vespasianus ruled Rome for just two years from 79-81 CE after the death of his father...
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Titus Caesar Vespasianus ruled Rome for just two years from 79-81 CE after the death of his father Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian Dynasty. His younger brother and successor, Domitian, implied that Titus was just a historical footnote and that he was his father’s true...
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Adaptive Status Markers As polls and asking LLMs didn’t give me much insight into which status markers are more adaptive,...
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As polls and asking LLMs didn’t give me much insight into which status markers are more adaptive, let me try to think the issue through myself.
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Pope Francis Dies at 88 Today, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, at age...
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Today, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, at age 88. The pope’s death comes just one day after he addressed a crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s Square following Easter Sunday Mass.   “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome,...
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What Do Pentecostals Believe? The Pentecostal Movement exploded onto the ecclesiastical scene in 1906, and the growth of this...
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The Pentecostal Movement exploded onto the ecclesiastical scene in 1906, and the growth of this movement has been remarkable. The origins of Pentecostalism can be traced to Topeka, Kansas, and the ministry of Charles Parham, but it was not until a student of Parham moved to Los...
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How Did the Seljuks Pave the Way for the Ottoman Empire? In 1071, a small nomadic dynasty—named the Seljuks after their founder—fought a battle against...
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In 1071, a small nomadic dynasty—named the Seljuks after their founder—fought a battle against Byzantine forces under the command of Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes. The Seljuk victory in this battle opened up Anatolia to nomadic Turkic settlers, including the likes of Osman, founder...
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The Secret of the Roman Pantheon Watch now | Spotlight on one of Rome's greatest buildings
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Status Marker Polls In an attempt to learn more about status, I asked some polls comparing status markers.
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Street Style from 1970s and 80s London by Al Vandenberg American photographer Al Vandenberg (1932-2012) is arguably best known for his art direction of The...
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American photographer Al Vandenberg (1932-2012) is arguably best known for his art direction of The Beatles’ album cover for Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. But here we look at his street photographs of 1970s London. Born in 1932 to Dutch parents, Vandenberg was raised in...
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Painting vs. Sculpture: The Renaissance Battle for Supremacy in Art It seems like humans always need to know who or what is the best in any category. Renaissance people...
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It seems like humans always need to know who or what is the best in any category. Renaissance people were no different. A quest to find the superior art between painting and sculpture led to lengthy discussions about the purpose of art and the limits and qualities of each medium....
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Happy Birthday Rome! The Violent Birth of Civilization
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Was Lancelot Really a French Invention? The Arthurian Legend Explained In the Arthurian legends, Lancelot is one of the most famous and popular characters. He was one of...
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In the Arthurian legends, Lancelot is one of the most famous and popular characters. He was one of Arthur’s best and most powerful knights. However, despite his initial loyalty, he eventually turned on Arthur, engaging in an affair with the king’s wife, Guinevere. This dramatic...
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What Is the Voynich Manuscript? History is full of manuscript books, scriptures, and codex collections that are preserved in...
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History is full of manuscript books, scriptures, and codex collections that are preserved in historical institutions for future generations to enjoy and study. The Voynich Manuscript is unique, because it is written in an undecipherable language, one which has been baffling...
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Whose Streets? Our Streets! New York Protests 1980 – 2000 “Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.” ― Henry David...
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“Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.” ― Henry David Thoreau,    Photographs of demonstrations in New York City between 1980 and 2000 are at the Whose Streets? Our Streets! exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center. The show explores New...
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The Great Seljuk Empire: History, Culture, Facts In the late 10th century, a nomadic chief named Seljuk broke away from his Khazar overlords in the...
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In the late 10th century, a nomadic chief named Seljuk broke away from his Khazar overlords in the north of the Caspian Sea. Thus began his tribe’s migration from the lands of modern-day Kazakhstan down to Iran and Azerbaijan.   The Great Seljuks (ca. 1038-1194), a nomadic people...
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How Did the Crusades Reintroduce the Classical Tradition to the West? Intellectual life in the modern West traces its origins to the ancient Greeks and Romans. However,...
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Intellectual life in the modern West traces its origins to the ancient Greeks and Romans. However, by the launch of the First Crusade, Latin Christendom had lost touch with large parts of the classical tradition. During the crusading period, Western Christian nations came into...
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You Cannot Step Into the Same River Twice: What Was Heraclitus Trying to Say? Heraclitus, a mysterious philosopher from ancient Greece, said something that has stuck with people...
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Heraclitus, a mysterious philosopher from ancient Greece, said something that has stuck with people for centuries: “You can’t step into the same river twice.” It sounds like a pretty straightforward observation about the world we live in. But is it? What did Heraclitus mean when...
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Puebla: Where Mesoamerican and Spanish History Collide In a region packed with historically important cities, few can claim to have played such a long and...
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In a region packed with historically important cities, few can claim to have played such a long and pivotal role as Puebla. Long before the Aztec, it was the Vatican of Mesoamerica, where priests and pilgrims flocked to the largest pyramid in the world. It was the site of one of...
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A forgotten African empire: the history of medieval Kānem (ca. 800-1472) A century before Mansa Musa’s famous pilgrimage, the political and cultural landscape of medieval...
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A century before Mansa Musa’s famous pilgrimage, the political and cultural landscape of medieval West Africa was dominated by the empire of Kānem.
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What Do Mormons Believe? Mormons, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), have a unique faith in...
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Mormons, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), have a unique faith in Christendom. Where most Churches hold scripture in high regard, they have other sacred sources that inform their faith and practice. They are a late development on the Christian...
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Weekly Wisdom Quiz Homer, Heroes, and Hesiod
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Balto the Dog: A Famous Canine Hero In the 1920s, Alaska was one of America’s last remaining frontiers. The isolated region was one full...
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In the 1920s, Alaska was one of America’s last remaining frontiers. The isolated region was one full of hardship but offered a quiet existence. After a mining boom that waned in the early 20th century, Nome, on the Western coast, became a city occupied by brave souls. Driving, or...
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How Did Apostle Paul’s Letters Shape Thessalonica’s Heritage? With a long history stretching back to ancient Greece, Thessalonica (known today as Thessaloniki) is...
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With a long history stretching back to ancient Greece, Thessalonica (known today as Thessaloniki) is Greece’s second-largest city. The church of Thessalonica was the last congregation of the New Testament era to which the apostle Paul wrote two of his epistles. What were these...
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Beatrix Potter’s Illustrated Peter Rabbit Letters The Peter Rabbit letters were written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter on 4th September 1893. What...
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The Peter Rabbit letters were written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter on 4th September 1893. What would become The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first told in a letter to Noel Moore, the five-year-old son of Beatrix’s former governess Annie Moore (née Carter). Noel was ill in bed...
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10 Must-See Historic Sites in Tennessee Tennessee’s story is built on moments that shaped the course of American history. It was the last...
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Tennessee’s story is built on moments that shaped the course of American history. It was the last state to secede and the first to rejoin the Union after the Civil War. It witnessed the birth of country music, the struggle for civil rights, and the presidency of Andrew Jackson....
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Derrida vs. Saussure: Structuralism’s Criticism of Logocentrism Jacques Derrida is one of the foremost thinkers associated with “poststructuralism,” a tendency in...
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Jacques Derrida is one of the foremost thinkers associated with “poststructuralism,” a tendency in the latter half of the twentieth century to overturn structuralism. The disjuncture between the two hinges on a whole constellation of theoretical and attitudinal differences, but...
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Agatha Christie: Discover the Woman Behind the Mystery Known as the “Queen of Crime,” Agatha Christie was a prolific novelist and playwright from England....
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Known as the “Queen of Crime,” Agatha Christie was a prolific novelist and playwright from England. Some of her most-known works include books like And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express. She invented beloved fictional detectives like the iconic Hercule Poirot...
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Mexican Muralism: Defining a Nation’s Post-Revolution Identity After the Mexican Revolution, the country was left fragmented and impoverished. In this context, the...
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After the Mexican Revolution, the country was left fragmented and impoverished. In this context, the construction of a new national identity based on revolutionary ideals—such as social justice and inclusion—was necessary to unify the country and legitimize the ruling party,...
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The Battle of Raban, 958: The Byzantine Empire Breaks the Hamdanids In 944, Sayf al-Dawla established himself as the head of the independent Hamdanid Emirate of Aleppo....
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In 944, Sayf al-Dawla established himself as the head of the independent Hamdanid Emirate of Aleppo. Sayf’s rule over his emirate and his entire reputation rested on jihad against the infidels. In his case, the Byzantine Empire with whom he shared a border. He quickly became the...
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Skara Brae: The Mysterious Neolithic Village of Scotland Nestled in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, Skara Brae is a prehistoric village that has intrigued...
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Nestled in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, Skara Brae is a prehistoric village that has intrigued archaeologists and historians for generations. Built over 5,000 years ago, it predates even the Egyptian pyramids. The village, perfectly preserved under layers of sand for...
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How South Sudan Won Its Independence South Sudan, which split from Sudan in 2011, is one of the youngest countries in the world and the...
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South Sudan, which split from Sudan in 2011, is one of the youngest countries in the world and the youngest in Africa.   It represents one of a handful of cases in which an independence movement has actually succeeded and generated a fully sovereign state recognized by the United...
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Christie’s to Auction Basquiat Family Portrait Christie’s announced that a triple portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat will headline the auction...
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Christie’s announced that a triple portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat will headline the auction house’s 21st Century Evening Sale on May 14 in New York. Painted at the height of the artist’s career, Baby Boom is poised to fetch between $20 million and $30 million.   “Family...
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What Do Methodists Believe? Born in England from a revival in the Anglican Church, Methodism soon jumped across the ocean to...
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Born in England from a revival in the Anglican Church, Methodism soon jumped across the ocean to become a significant denomination among American churches. It originated with the brothers Wesley, John, and Charles, though the most notable name in Methodism was Francis Asbury....
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Memories From the Mire: 5 Revealing Bog Bodies In prehistoric Northwest Europe, it was not uncommon for the dead to be deliberately placed in the...
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In prehistoric Northwest Europe, it was not uncommon for the dead to be deliberately placed in the watery pools of peatlands. It was not the customary burial rite at the time, and many of these people ended up in bogs after meeting a very violent end, leading archeologists to...
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Escaping the Void: What Is the Human Paradox? The intellect has crowned the human being at the summit of the animal kingdom. With their...
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The intellect has crowned the human being at the summit of the animal kingdom. With their unprecedently refined ability to rationalize, analyze, and self-reflect, humans could manipulate and control their environment like no other species. However, such an extraordinary gift of...
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10 Must-Visit Historic Small Towns in Minnesota Minnesota’s history is filled with defining moments that left a lasting imprint on the land, from...
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Minnesota’s history is filled with defining moments that left a lasting imprint on the land, from its early Indigenous heritage and fur trading posts to the formation of the state itself in the mid-19th century. Key events such as the 1848 territorial convention in Stillwater...
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7 Historic Sites in Hoi An: Stunning Scenes From the Lantern City Hoi An, Vietnam, is a tourist hotspot and a must-stop for foodies and history buffs alike. Strolling...
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Hoi An, Vietnam, is a tourist hotspot and a must-stop for foodies and history buffs alike. Strolling through Hoi An is like stepping back in time with its perfectly colorful, well-preserved, UNESCO World Heritage Site old city. The hustle and bustle of the streets, combined with...
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The Vanguard of Fantasy : A Poster in Homage to Up Against the Wall Motherfucker We’ve prepared a poster in homage to Up Against the Wall Motherfucker, the self-styled “street gang...
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We’ve prepared a poster in homage to Up Against the Wall Motherfucker, the self-styled “street gang with an analysis” active in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the late 1960s. Up Against the Wall Motherfucker gained notoriety participating in the occupation of Columbia...
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Space Explorer (1960) A promotional comic from 1960 called Space Explorer. It was part of the comic series Boys’ and...
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A promotional comic from 1960 called Space Explorer. It was part of the comic series Boys’ and Girls’ March of Comics, #202. These promotional comics were distributer to retailers who would brand them with their name and give them away to customers to attract them to shop at that...
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Who Was Leo Strauss? (Bio and Philosophy) Leo Strauss was not just an ordinary philosopher or political thinker; his influence spanned...
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Leo Strauss was not just an ordinary philosopher or political thinker; his influence spanned continents and still generates discussion long after he died in 1973. So, who exactly was Leo Strauss? By delving into his time at the University of Chicago, how he approached classic...