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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
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
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

History Websites

April 24, 2011 By Holly Tucker

How Did Women Wear Hoop Skirts?

April 21, 2011 By Holly Tucker

An Update on the Book Tour

April 20, 2011 By Holly Tucker

The Confession of Katherine Howard

April 13, 2011 By Holly Tucker

History, Medicine and Science on GOODREADS

April 11, 2011 By Holly Tucker

How Bismarck Got Some Sleep

April 9, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Reviewing the Reviews, or Why I Love Adjectives

April 8, 2011 By Holly Tucker

E Pluribus Unum, or Why the Founding Fathers Used Latin

March 29, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Discoverers of the Universe

March 22, 2011 By Holly Tucker