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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
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
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 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
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

Roman Emperor Tiberius and the Giant Tooth

August 1, 2016 By AdrienneMayor

The Blue Mutiny

July 25, 2016 By PamelaToler

How Dry They Were: A Century Ago, Members of the Prohibition Party Had High Hopes for Their Convention

July 20, 2016 By Jack El-Hai

Life on the Road, in the Age of Napoleon: A Guidebook by Madame de Genlis

July 18, 2016 By Elizabeth Goldsmith

Museum Mysteries: Funny-Looking Scissors and the Empire State Building

July 13, 2016 By Sarah Alger

Living in interesting times: when history happens

July 11, 2016 By Helen King

French or Phở?

July 8, 2016 By Michael Garval

The Emperor’s Status Update: Introducing the Carte de Visite

July 6, 2016 By Rachel Mesch

Ancient Romans Excavate a Giant Skeleton in Morocco

July 4, 2016 By AdrienneMayor