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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
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
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
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
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

Queen with a Heart

October 23, 2009 By Holly Tucker

The End of an Era

October 21, 2009 By Holly Tucker

Stone Wonders of Ancient Scotland

October 19, 2009 By Holly Tucker

On Historical Writing, or How to Build a Skyscraper

October 18, 2009 By Holly Tucker

History Goes to the Movies

October 16, 2009 By Holly Tucker

GRACE HAMMER by Sara Stockbridge – A Reader Review

October 15, 2009 By Holly Tucker

Queen of Hell

October 14, 2009 By Holly Tucker

Coming Up in YA

October 12, 2009 By Holly Tucker

Philippa Gregory’s The White Queen

October 11, 2009 By Holly Tucker