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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
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

Cabinet of Curiosities, vol. vii

July 19, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

When the Only Safe Sex was with Vampires

July 17, 2014 By Holly Tucker

Searching for the Ghost of Edgar Allen Poe

July 16, 2014 By Stephanie Cowell

A Life Bound to Three Revolutions

July 15, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

The Bespoke Midwife

July 14, 2014 By Helen King

Cabinet of Curiosities, vol. vi

July 12, 2014 By Miranda Nesler

Editor’s Corner: Books We love

July 11, 2014 By Holly Tucker

Bone Magic

July 10, 2014 By Holly Tucker

“Welcome to the Battle” (21st Century Style)

July 9, 2014 By Karen Abbott