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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
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 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

Historical novels: that marvelous blend of fact and fiction

March 30, 2012 By Stephanie Cowell

Exam Question: Discuss the causes of World War I.

March 27, 2012 By Holly Tucker

On Swans, Death and Philosophy

March 23, 2012 By Christopher Long

From Top Secret Weapon to Everyday Household Appliance

March 22, 2012 By Marc Merlin

The peril of torphuts

March 20, 2012 By tracybarrett

A Crusade by Any Other Name

March 16, 2012 By PamelaToler

Who buys used postcards anyhow?

March 14, 2012 By Lisa Smith

Juana of Castile’s Baggage

March 14, 2012 By lizlehfeldt

The Turn Of The Leg

March 12, 2012 By BethDunn