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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
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
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

A Nun’s Story–Lessons from History

June 14, 2012 By lizlehfeldt

Who Are You?

June 13, 2012 By Holly Tucker

Midwifery and ventriloquism: did Elizabeth Cellier write her own books?

June 10, 2012 By Helen King

Torturing the Dead: The Prevention of Premature Burial and Dissection

June 9, 2012 By Lindsey Fitzharris

Ancient Flying Saucers

June 6, 2012 By AdrienneMayor

Thomas Willson’s Metropolitan Sepulchre

June 4, 2012 By marrilynn

The Puppy Water and Other Early Modern Canine Recipes

May 31, 2012 By Lisa Smith

Helen King on Gladiators, Midwives, Traveling Vulvas, and Vibrators

May 23, 2012 By Holly Tucker

The Senator, the Scientist and a Country Worth Defending

May 22, 2012 By Marc Merlin