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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
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
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

Catch! Attacking Your Enemy with Words as well as Weapons

May 11, 2015 By Helen King

Cabinet of Curiosities: Stranger Than Fiction

May 9, 2015 By April Stevens

The Royal Mommy Factor

May 8, 2015 By Rachel Mesch

Ruff-ing It and the Politics of Fashion

May 7, 2015 By April Stevens

The Civilian Toll of the Lusitania

May 6, 2015 By April Stevens

The Ingenious Mr. Pyke

May 5, 2015 By Jared Eckman

Scythian Tattoos in Ancient Chinese Histories

May 4, 2015 By AdrienneMayor

Cabinet of Curiosities: The Animal Kingdom

May 2, 2015 By April Stevens

The First Baseball Speed Gun

April 30, 2015 By April Stevens