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Victorian Science’s Duck-Billed Enigma Victorian Science’s Duck-Billed Enigma JamesHoare Tue, 09/02/2025 - 08:28
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The End Is Not the End Seneca on Death, Dignity, and Inner Freedom
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What’s Your Greatest Fear? Long Island Women Respond, 1973 Back in the early ‘70s I did a series of conceptual art projects using participants, says Marc H....
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Back in the early ‘70s I did a series of conceptual art projects using participants, says Marc H. Miller of Gallery 98. I met these women when I worked as a tour guide for museums. They were all signed up to do art tours as part of a program called Five Towns Music and Art …...
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How Moorish Spain Rose, Flourished, and Fell The Muslim conquest of Iberia began as an intervention. Under Visigoth rule since Rome’s fall, a...
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The Muslim conquest of Iberia began as an intervention. Under Visigoth rule since Rome’s fall, a fractious civil war broke out by the early 700s. Sensing an opportunity, in 7ll CE the Umayyad Caliphate’s army crossed the Strait of Gibraltar. At the Battle of Guadalete, the...
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People On The Liberty Island Ferry in 1976 In 1976, Bill Antin was riding the Liberty Island ferry that connects Manhattan to Liberty Island in...
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In 1976, Bill Antin was riding the Liberty Island ferry that connects Manhattan to Liberty Island in New York City. Were you? If this is you or someone you recognise in these pictures, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. For the rest of us, let’s imagine the stories...
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Did Socrates’ Final Joke Fly Over Nietzsche’s Head? Nietzsche’s complex, occasionally baffling sense of humor usually entertains, sometimes enlightens...
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Nietzsche’s complex, occasionally baffling sense of humor usually entertains, sometimes enlightens and often perplexes his readers. Scholars are often divided over whether or not Nietzsche is at times joking or serious. His being no stranger to comedy, we would expect Nietzsche...
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‘Central Europe’ by Luka Ivan Jukic review ‘Central Europe’ by Luka Ivan Jukic review JamesHoare Mon, 09/01/2025 - 09:10
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The Themes & Relevance of the Book of Jonah The story of Jonah being swallowed by a big fish plays a central role in the narrative of the...
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The story of Jonah being swallowed by a big fish plays a central role in the narrative of the prophet’s message to the people of Nineveh. Though the Book of Jonah does not provide details, the context and history provide some significant insights. God tasked Jonah to prophesy to...
Patterns in Humanity
African time Traditional and modern notions of time in Africa
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Did the Vikings Practice Human Sacrifice? It is not uncommon to hear the claim that the Vikings practiced human sacrifice, and evidence...
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It is not uncommon to hear the claim that the Vikings practiced human sacrifice, and evidence supports that the practice existed. But how prevalent was it among the ancient warriors, and in what situations was it considered appropriate or desirable? This article will discuss the...
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Can You Pass the Test? The Weekly Wisdom Quiz
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Taoism’s 5 Key Principles Alongside Confucianism, Taoism is one of the two main tenets of Chinese thought.  It has evolved...
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Alongside Confucianism, Taoism is one of the two main tenets of Chinese thought.  It has evolved over millennia and is still practiced today. It has seen its influence spread to New Age thought in the West and the yin and yang symbol is well known to us all. Taoism is a timeless...
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Julius Klinger: Poster Art In Vienna, 1923 These designs appear in Poster Art in Vienna (1923), an introduction to work of Julius Klinger...
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These designs appear in Poster Art in Vienna (1923), an introduction to work of Julius Klinger artists and Klinger (22 May 1876 – 1942) himself to an American audience. Klinger work balances intricate detail and negative space, geometric pattern and gestural line, showcasing his...
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Where Is the Tomb of Alexander the Great? When Alexander the Great died in 323 BCE at the young age of 32, it appears he had given little...
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When Alexander the Great died in 323 BCE at the young age of 32, it appears he had given little thought to what might happen to his empire or his body after his death. It was the Ptolemies of Egypt who acquired his body and built him a tomb in Alexandria, which became a […]
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Tip & Top and The Moon Rocket (1964) A charming pop-up book about a trip to the moon. Like other pop-up books it is hard to share how...
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A charming pop-up book about a trip to the moon. Like other pop-up books it is hard to share how wonderful it is to see the rocket rise up or how the surface of the Moon is 3-d.  It is a reprint and was was originally Czechoslovakian but I don't know much more about the original...
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Does the Public Sphere Need Religion? Jürgen Habermas’ Atheism When the Neo-Marxist philosopher Jürgen Habermas and Catholic cardinal Joseph Ratzinger debated the...
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When the Neo-Marxist philosopher Jürgen Habermas and Catholic cardinal Joseph Ratzinger debated the place of religion in the public sphere, they agreed that faith and reason can illuminate each other despite their long-standing tension.   During this debate Habermas, an atheist,...
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Fireside Friday, August 27, 2025 (On Defending History) Hey folks, Fireside this week! As I noted a couple of weeks ago, things are probably going to get...
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Hey folks, Fireside this week! As I noted a couple of weeks ago, things are probably going to get more than a little fireside-y over the next few weeks, simply because of the start of the semester – and a semester in which I am undertaking a set of entire new preps (that is,...
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Can We Truly Know Anything? Hume’s Problem of Induction Can we know anything for certain? That’s the question behind David Hume’s Problem of Induction. Hume...
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Can we know anything for certain? That’s the question behind David Hume’s Problem of Induction. Hume undermines the basis for using past experience to predict what will happen in the future, calling into question not only science and knowledge but also our everyday beliefs. If we...
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The Gladiator Emperor Monster or Misunderstood by Hollywood?
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Henry VIII’s Reign and England’s Transformation Known all over the world as the king with six wives, Henry VIII was the second Tudor monarch in...
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Known all over the world as the king with six wives, Henry VIII was the second Tudor monarch in England. His reign left indelible imprints on British history. Often portrayed in popular media as a mercurial, irascible figure who would turn on those around him in a flash, Henry...
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The Changing Face of 65 East 125th St., Harlem, 1977 – 2025 We’ve crossed the river from 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx and are now outside 65 East 125th...
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We’ve crossed the river from 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx and are now outside 65 East 125th St., Harlem. Camilo José Vergara has been photographing the change at this part of New York City since 1977, creating a visual time map of a city in constant motion .   Camilo has...
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4 Ways Indigenous Cultures Resisted Colonialism in Latin America It is often assumed that the Spanish and Portuguese colonization of Latin America subjugated all but...
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It is often assumed that the Spanish and Portuguese colonization of Latin America subjugated all but a few remote Indigenous tribes, and that European culture (and to a lesser extent African culture imported with slaves) almost completely displaced native practices. However, many...
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Trump: Neoliberal agenda pursued by direct means Forget for the moment the fuss between Trump and the Fed that is going on now.
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Why Was Pope Gregory the Great So Great? Gregory the Great served the Church at a time when it faced many challenges, especially in Rome. His...
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Gregory the Great served the Church at a time when it faced many challenges, especially in Rome. His impeccable education and his devotion to faith as a child born to a well-to-do family showed in his later life. He excelled in secular and religious life, becoming the prefect of...
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Why Egypt? Why Now? The very best way to discover the Nile
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What Is the Book of Joel About? The Book of Joel is one of the most enigmatic books in the Bible. The Bible mentions neither Joel...
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The Book of Joel is one of the most enigmatic books in the Bible. The Bible mentions neither Joel nor his father anywhere except for Peter’s quote from Joel 2:28-32. Like most Minor Prophets, he addressed themes like judgment, repentance, and restoration. He repeatedly referred...
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No One Does Rain Like Felix-Hilaire Buhot Felix-Hilaire Buhot (July 9, 1847 – April 26, 1898) was a French painter and illustrator who was...
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Felix-Hilaire Buhot (July 9, 1847 – April 26, 1898) was a French painter and illustrator who was particularly adept at making aquatint, engraving, roulette and drypoint images of people in the rain. He also did lots of snow, mist and fog. But he remains arguably the best rain...
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A Brief History of the First Nations of the Canadian Plains Long before the arrival of British traders, explorers, and surveyors, the First Nations of the...
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Long before the arrival of British traders, explorers, and surveyors, the First Nations of the Canadian Plains developed rich and complex cultures, deeply connected to the rhythms of their lands and the seasonal migrations of bison herds. The Blackfoot, for instance, were skilled...
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From Plato to the Playground: Why Kids Need Philosophy Podcast with Professors: Dr. Maria Kasmirli
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8 Incredible Sites Built by Ancient Civilizations You Can Visit Today The ancient world was full of incredible marvels and religious sites. Many of these have been lost...
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The ancient world was full of incredible marvels and religious sites. Many of these have been lost to time, but plenty of them still stand, and with your passport and visa in hand, you can visit them all. These ancient sites don’t just give us a window into our ancestors’ belief...
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The Real Middle Earth The Real Middle Earth JamesHoare Wed, 08/27/2025 - 09:06
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How Roads Shaped the Ancient World (From Egypt to the Silk Road) Among the more mundane yet important advances people in the ancient world made was the construction...
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Among the more mundane yet important advances people in the ancient world made was the construction of roads. Roads allowed people to move troops, conduct long-distance trade, and exchange ideas. Many of the early roads were simply well-trodden paths that became important...
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Is That It? No "why"s in Liberalism.
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6 Ancient Wonders of the Americas Still Shrouded in Mystery The American continents boast ancient wonders that continue to captivate experts and enthusiasts...
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The American continents boast ancient wonders that continue to captivate experts and enthusiasts alike. These enigmatic sites reveal the ingenuity of civilizations long before the arrival of Europeans. They also raise important questions about belief, power, and survival.   These...
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People Matching Artworks: A Voyeur Finds Things That Fit At The Museum “I’m a voyeur and a hunter. I prefer to look for matches with old masters or old art in general,...
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“I’m a voyeur and a hunter. I prefer to look for matches with old masters or old art in general, matches with contemporary art are quite often and too easy for me, I want to make a bridge between the centuries, connect different times.” – Stefan Draschan on People Matching...
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Ghana Against Corruption Ghana Against Corruption JamesHoare Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:57
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Beethoven’s 5 Most Influential Symphonies Beethoven’s nine symphonies stand out as towering giants in the symphonic world. From the humble...
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Beethoven’s nine symphonies stand out as towering giants in the symphonic world. From the humble beginnings of the First Symphony composed in 1800 to the gravity-defying Fifth Symphony (1808) to his ninth and final symphony (1824), each offers listeners a unique soundscape. He...
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A Tale of Saltwater, Olive Oil, and World Domination When power fades, even gold and glory can lose their shine...
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Rome’s Second Triumvirate: Mark Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus The Second Triumvirate was very different from the First Triumvirate, which saw Julius Caesar,...
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The Second Triumvirate was very different from the First Triumvirate, which saw Julius Caesar, Pompey Magnus, and Crassus, three of the most powerful men in Rome in 60 BCE, form a secret alliance to further their political agendas. The First Triumvirate would ultimately result in...
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The Full Monty: Great Photos of Male Strippers At Work (NSFW) “We may not be young, we may not be pretty, we may not be right good, but we’re here, we’re live and...
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“We may not be young, we may not be pretty, we may not be right good, but we’re here, we’re live and for one night only, we’re going for the Full Monty!” – The Full Monty, 1997     Men taking their clothes off has long been a source of amusement. While furtive, unblinking men …...
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‘The Great Exchange’ by Joad Raymond Wren review ‘The Great Exchange’ by Joad Raymond Wren review JamesHoare Mon, 08/25/2025 - 09:37
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The Infamous King Herod the Great (Reign, Death, Facts) Most Christians know of King Herod only because of Matthew 2 and its account of the slaughter of the...
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Most Christians know of King Herod only because of Matthew 2 and its account of the slaughter of the innocents in Bethlehem, all male children two years and under. Yet, there was much more to Herod the Great than just that single event. His back story includes famous names like...
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Test Your Knowledge! The Weekly Wisdom Quiz
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The Celtic Gods Hiding in Welsh Mythology Welsh mythology is a product of medieval Britain. It is found in medieval documents from Wales in...
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Welsh mythology is a product of medieval Britain. It is found in medieval documents from Wales in various forms, such as poems, prose tales, and triads containing brief references to otherwise forgotten stories. Significantly, the Welsh are, along with the Cornish and the...
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Final Days for Exclusive Member Access — Egypt Awaits Last Call to Join Our Journey Through Ancient Egypt — Before It Opens to All
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Who Is the Pharaoh That Appears in Exodus? Likely Candidates There is no consensus on who the pharaoh who appears in Exodus was. The debate has continued for...
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There is no consensus on who the pharaoh who appears in Exodus was. The debate has continued for many centuries and is still not settled. Several factors complicate identifying the pharaoh, such as biblical anonymity and the Egyptian practice of damnatio memoriae. Scholars have...
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Collections: Life, Work, Death and the Peasant, Part IVa: Subsistence and a Little More This is the start of the fourth part of our series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb) discussing the structures of...
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This is the start of the fourth part of our series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb) discussing the structures of life for pre-modern peasants, who made up the majority of all humans who have ever lived. In the last few sections, we’ve looked broadly at how mortality, marriage and childbearing...
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The Story of Jeremiah, the Weeping Prophet Who Suffered for His People Jeremiah is the “weeping prophet” who suffered much anguish because of his people’s sins. He saw...
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Jeremiah is the “weeping prophet” who suffered much anguish because of his people’s sins. He saw first-hand how a good king who worked toward reforming his nation was followed by sons opposed to God’s warnings. He dedicated his life to ministering to the people of Judah and...
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The Evolution of 178th St at Vyse Ave, South Bronx, NYC – 1980-2022 “I feel that a people’s past, including their accomplishments, aspirations and failures, are...
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“I feel that a people’s past, including their accomplishments, aspirations and failures, are reflected less in the faces of those who live in these neighborhoods than in the material, built environment in which they move and modify over time. ” – Camilo José Vergara   Since 1980,...
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Lord of the Rings, Stoics, and Justice Plato's Republic
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