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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
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
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

The Curious Case of the Mummy in the Cupboard

July 19, 2013 By Holly Tucker

Caecilius’ Willy

July 15, 2013 By Caroline Lawrence

Decades later, a mysterious archival theft still hurts

July 9, 2013 By Jack El-Hai

When three hundred historical novelists met together in one room….

June 30, 2013 By Stephanie Cowell

Buffon and the Beagle

June 30, 2013 By Lisa Smith

Avoiding the Crowds

June 20, 2013 By tracybarrett

do you want to write a historical novel?

June 18, 2013 By Helen King

Deciphering the Indus Valley

June 18, 2013 By PamelaToler

Modern Evil Eyes

June 15, 2013 By Caroline Lawrence