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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
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
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

Cabinet of Curiosities: Ancient Animal Tales

June 20, 2015 By April Stevens

Cultural Amnesia

June 19, 2015 By Juliet Wagner

The Dangers of a Mycenaean Childhood

June 18, 2015 By April Stevens

The Unheralded Co-Author of “The Count of Monte Cristo”

June 17, 2015 By Jack El-Hai

What Happened to the Hanging Garden of Babylon?

June 16, 2015 By Elizabeth Winter

How to Order a Drink in Latin: Essential Conversation for Travelers

June 15, 2015 By Elizabeth Goldsmith

Storms of the Past: The Making of Modern Meteorology

June 12, 2015 By April Stevens

Muffin Man

June 11, 2015 By April Stevens

They’re Alive!

June 10, 2015 By April Stevens