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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
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
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

Dressing up Your Identity

July 14, 2015 By April Stevens

What is it About the Pangolin?

July 13, 2015 By Helen King

Digging the Dirt in French and California Wines

July 10, 2015 By Thomas Parker

Ibn Who?

July 9, 2015 By April Stevens

Museum Mysteries: The Mummy in the OR

July 8, 2015 By Sarah Alger

History is Sometimes Made by Great Men (and Women)

July 7, 2015 By April Stevens

The Many Lives of the Dartford Manor Gatehouse

July 6, 2015 By April Stevens

Proving the Existence of Amazons, 1685

July 6, 2015 By AdrienneMayor

Cabinet of Curiosities: Picture This!

July 5, 2015 By April Stevens