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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 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
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

Gross Anatomy

October 11, 2008 By Holly Tucker

Need a haircut ?

October 10, 2008 By Holly Tucker

Pig-Faced Lady of Manchester Square

October 8, 2008 By Holly Tucker

What are your five favorites?

October 7, 2008 By Holly Tucker

Early Midwifery

October 6, 2008 By Holly Tucker

C-Sections before Anesthesia

October 3, 2008 By Holly Tucker

C-Sections before Anesthesia

October 3, 2008 By Holly Tucker

Nose Jobs

October 2, 2008 By Holly Tucker

Nose Jobs

October 2, 2008 By Holly Tucker