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Kensington Runestone Long 19th- 20th centuries, Medieval History / January 14, 2025 / archaeology, social history, U.S. history Historical hoaxes can be so much fun, and certainly the Kensington Runestone ought to count as one of the most whimsical and widely discussed frauds…
Hans Memling’s “Allegory of Chastity” Medieval History / September 19, 2024 / art, Christian history, history of sex, religion Here is a picture of the Flemish artist Hans Memling’s _Allegory of Chastity_, and although it was done in the 15th century, it testifies to…
Protection from Lilith in Traditional Jewish History Ancient History, Medieval History / October 23, 2024 / art, Eurasia/Middle Eastern history, Jewish history, medieval, religion, women's history I hope yunz’ all can appreciate baby-killing demon-goddesses as much as I do. They appear in so many cultures, and explain so much about women’s…
Princeton University Early Modern, Live Reporting, Long 19th- 20th centuries / September 24, 2024 / architecture, history of education Princeton University is one of the world’s greatest — wandering around this campus, I felt humbled thinking about the intellectual giants that made this place…
