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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
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
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
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

The Year of the Emperor

March 21, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Linking the Past and the Present

March 21, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Interview with Deborah Harkness, A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES

March 21, 2011 By Holly Tucker

A Signature Move: John Hancock and the Fight for Freedom

March 17, 2011 By Holly Tucker

The Red Book of Kildare

March 15, 2011 By Holly Tucker

The Twisted History of Blood Transfusion

March 9, 2011 By Holly Tucker

The Last Full Measure

March 8, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Body of Work

March 8, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Disease Maps: Epidemics on the Ground

March 7, 2011 By Holly Tucker