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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 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
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

The Taj Majal: From a rare angle

January 13, 2012 By Todd Hughes

The Silent World of Leo Lesquereux

January 10, 2012 By Marc Merlin

Muffin Man

January 9, 2012 By BethDunn

Medea’s Cauldron of Rejuvenation

January 8, 2012 By AdrienneMayor

My thousand historical research books

January 6, 2012 By Stephanie Cowell

Wonders & Marvels wins Cliopatria Best Group Blog Award

January 5, 2012 By Holly Tucker

The Philosopher’s Stone: Medical Thought about Immortality

January 4, 2012 By Holly Tucker

Nicholas of Poland: A Medical Snake In The Grass

January 3, 2012 By marrilynn

Sensibility and George Cheyne’s “English Malady”

December 29, 2011 By Holly Tucker