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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
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

Cleopatra’s Makeup

September 4, 2014 By Holly Tucker

George Washington’s New York

September 2, 2014 By Jared Eckman

Names of Ancient Amazons

September 1, 2014 By AdrienneMayor

Rabies: Ancient Biological Weapon?

August 28, 2014 By AdrienneMayor

Globstruck: The Mysterious Origins of the Saint Augustine Monster

August 27, 2014 By Jack El-Hai

Sea Monsters on Maps: Science & Whimsy

August 26, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar: Untouchable, Reformer, Founding Father

August 25, 2014 By PamelaToler

Jewish Confederate Saved by Talking Parrot

August 21, 2014 By Holly Tucker

The First Modern Artist

August 19, 2014 By Miranda Nesler