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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
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
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, vol. x

August 9, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

The Random Researcher: Back to School

August 8, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

Poisoning Enemies in the Ancient Mideast

August 7, 2014 By AdrienneMayor

Comrade Count & the Princess of Mars

August 6, 2014 By Eric Laursen

Private & Confidential: Female Spies of the Confederacy

August 5, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

Spartans vs the Women of Argos

August 4, 2014 By AdrienneMayor

Book Club Giveaways

August 3, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

Cabinet of Curiosities, vol. ix

August 2, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

The Random Researcher: Wanderlust

August 1, 2014 By Miranda Nesler