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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
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
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

Putin’s Perfume: Scents of Great Leaders

February 1, 2016 By AdrienneMayor

Dorothea Dix Volunteers

January 31, 2016 By PamelaToler

Royal Sparkly Things (Or Hairballs)

January 28, 2016 By April Stevens

“Our Army Nurses”

January 25, 2016 By PamelaToler

Breastfeeding… the Grandchildren? Wondrous Early Modern Tales of Aged Women

January 21, 2016 By April Stevens

When businesses operate like the Third Reich

January 20, 2016 By Jack El-Hai

Sarah Bernhardt Meets Harry Houdini

January 18, 2016 By Elizabeth Goldsmith

Mercy Street: A Television Show, A Book, and A Giveaway

January 17, 2016 By PamelaToler

On the Shortcomings of University Students

January 14, 2016 By April Stevens