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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
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
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 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

Midwives as murderers in 17th century London

July 10, 2012 By Helen King

Names of Dogs in Ancient Greece

July 6, 2012 By AdrienneMayor

Pipes, Reins, & the Cerebral Winepress: Mechanical Metaphor in Vesalius’ Fabrica

July 4, 2012 By marrilynn

Why we love to read (and write!) novels about queens: Part II

June 30, 2012 By Stephanie Cowell

Imagining Vampires

June 30, 2012 By Lisa Smith

Coney Island Sea Rabbits & Benbecula Mermaids

June 22, 2012 By Marc Merlin

I Need Your Help—And a Giveaway!

June 20, 2012 By tracybarrett

An Islamic Map for a Christian King

June 18, 2012 By PamelaToler

Collaborative Research in the Humanities

June 16, 2012 By Christopher Long