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One reason I became a historian is the joy of encountering moments in the past that are foreign, yet also oddly familiar.
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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 possible without disrupting the local wildlife. As more land is […]
“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 picture will somehow arise … Continue reading "Summer in Nags Head, North Carolina, 1975" The post Summer in Nags Head, North Carolina, 1975 appeared first on Flashbak.
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 contemporary history. Egypt, after the […]
Wrong Side of History Newsletter #62
