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A Jewish Writer Revived by Her Daughters: A Jewish Writer Revived by Her Daughters

Raquelle Bostow

By Susan Rubin Suleiman (Guest Contributor) Fall is the season for the big literary prizes in Fra… Read More
The Chameleon in the Classroom: The Chameleon in the Classroom

Helen King

By Helen King (Monthly Contributor) This is a story of illness and magic from the fourth century… Read More
A Throne Fit for a Courtesan: A Throne Fit for a Courtesan

Cara Wilson

By Catherine Hewitt (Guest Contributor) Comtesse Valtesse de la Bigne was one of 19th-century Par… Read More
Summer Reading from Emma B.: Summer Reading from Emma B.

Robin Maxwell

By Susan Hiner, Guest Contributor Bonjour! It’s me, Emma B.[1] Looking for a good book? …… Read More
Civilization in Every Pot: Civilization in Every Pot

Michael Garval

By Michael Garval (Regular Contributor) It’s said that beloved French Renaissance king Henri IV p… Read More

Jefferson’s Writing on the Declaration

July 20, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Mightier than the Sword

July 13, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Machiavelli: A Biography

July 6, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Olmsted, The Environmentalist

July 4, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Heat, Light, and Emilie du Châtelet

June 24, 2011 By Holly Tucker

World Without Fish

June 24, 2011 By Holly Tucker

What’s Your Research Work Flow?

June 18, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony: A Friendship That Changed the World

June 16, 2011 By Holly Tucker

I get by with a little help from my friends…

June 12, 2011 By Holly Tucker