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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
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
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

Diana, Callisto and Philip II

August 10, 2012 By Helen King

Treating Snake Bite in Antiquity

August 6, 2012 By AdrienneMayor

Meet Helen King (Contributor Q&A)

August 3, 2012 By Holly Tucker

A Modern Exercise in Making an Old Herbal Remedy

July 30, 2012 By Lisa Smith

Wonders & Links

July 29, 2012 By Holly Tucker

The Life and Times of the Declaration of Independence

July 27, 2012 By Holly Tucker

Bull Run, a Mars Landing and History as a Spectator Sport

July 22, 2012 By Marc Merlin

I Need Your Help—Again!

July 20, 2012 By tracybarrett

From Here to Timbuktu

July 18, 2012 By PamelaToler