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Medievalists.net
2 days ago
History

New Online Course: The Culture of Medieval Violence - Medievalists.net

The course explores the medieval culture of violence through diverse sources and compares it with its portrayal in modern pop culture. [ more ]
Medievalists.net
2 days ago
History

Silver Linings: Money, Plague and Economic Change in 7th and 8th century England - Medievalists.net

Bede's era saw significant economic changes in 7th to 9th century England, characterized by wealth and the prominence of minsters. [ more ]
#abraham-lincoln
Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 week ago
San Francisco

Review: 'Lover of Men' casts Abraham Lincoln in a lavender light

The documentary argues that Abraham Lincoln may have had queer relationships, particularly with his close male friends, challenging traditional historical narratives. [ more ]
Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 week ago
San Francisco

Review: 'Lover of Men' casts Abraham Lincoln in a lavender light

The documentary argues that Abraham Lincoln may have had queer relationships, particularly with his close male friends, challenging traditional historical narratives. [ more ]
Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 week ago
San Francisco

Review: 'Lover of Men' casts Abraham Lincoln in a lavender light

The documentary argues that Abraham Lincoln may have had queer relationships, particularly with his close male friends, challenging traditional historical narratives. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

'Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln

The documentary claims Abraham Lincoln had deep emotional and sexual relationships with men, portraying this as a significant aspect of his identity. [ more ]
Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 week ago
San Francisco

Review: 'Lover of Men' casts Abraham Lincoln in a lavender light

The documentary argues that Abraham Lincoln may have had queer relationships, particularly with his close male friends, challenging traditional historical narratives. [ more ]
Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 week ago
San Francisco

Review: 'Lover of Men' casts Abraham Lincoln in a lavender light

The documentary argues that Abraham Lincoln may have had queer relationships, particularly with his close male friends, challenging traditional historical narratives. [ more ]
Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 week ago
San Francisco

Review: 'Lover of Men' casts Abraham Lincoln in a lavender light

The documentary argues that Abraham Lincoln may have had queer relationships, particularly with his close male friends, challenging traditional historical narratives. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

'Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln

The documentary claims Abraham Lincoln had deep emotional and sexual relationships with men, portraying this as a significant aspect of his identity. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Hitler Would Have Been Astonished

Cooper's rhetoric closely mirrors historical disinformation tactics used by Hitler and Goebbels. [ more ]
Medievalists.net
1 week ago
History

White Collar Crime in the Crusades - Medievalists.net

White-collar crimes like bribery and tax evasion were pervasive in the crusader states, thriving on unspoken social norms and corruption. [ more ]
#economic-policy
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Business

Neoliberal Policies Associated With Reaganomics Actually Started With Carter

Neoliberal policies have significantly increased income inequality, rooted in earlier administrations rather than solely attributed to Thatcher and Reagan. [ more ]
The American Conservative
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Harris's Price Control Plan is Worse Than You Think

Old, harmful ideas in American politics resurface repeatedly, demonstrating a pattern of repeating historical mistakes. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Business

Neoliberal Policies Associated With Reaganomics Actually Started With Carter

Neoliberal policies have significantly increased income inequality, rooted in earlier administrations rather than solely attributed to Thatcher and Reagan. [ more ]
The American Conservative
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Harris's Price Control Plan is Worse Than You Think

Old, harmful ideas in American politics resurface repeatedly, demonstrating a pattern of repeating historical mistakes. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Gladiator rebellions and bread strikes: ancient Rome's labor unions revealed

Workers' rights remain a critical issue today, echoing struggles from as far back as the Roman Empire. [ more ]
Psychology Today
2 weeks ago
Psychology

Leadership Lessons From Admiral Nelson

Effective leadership involves clear communication and preparing teams for unpredictability, similar to navigating unforeseen challenges in battle. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

As a war historian I was pessimistic about human nature. Writing the history of the mind has changed me | Paul Ham

War is not inevitable; there is hope for a future free of violence through evolving human beliefs. [ more ]
Psychology Today
2 weeks ago
Psychology

Drug Use Isn't All or Only an Individual Choice

Drug use and addiction are shaped by intricate social and political contexts that necessitate a broader model of care. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
World news

Myth and misogyny: how male representations of the female form have changed the way women are viewed

Creation myths reveal the historical minimization of female figures, showcasing how women's narratives have been overshadowed by male creators. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Callaghan's tight fist was his undoing as it could be for Reeves | Phillip Inman

Rachel Reeves must balance fiscal responsibility with maintaining an appealing welfare state, a challenge faced by past chancellors. [ more ]
Nature
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Ancient equine genomes reveal dawn of horse domestication

Modern domestic horses spread widely around 4,200 years ago, contradicting earlier beliefs that they were linked to human migrations 5,000 years ago. [ more ]
Medievalists.net
4 weeks ago
History

New Medieval Books: Defining Nature's Limits - Medievalists.net

The Catholic Church's response to Protestantism shaped its approach to science and magical claims during the 16th century. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Education

'Kent State' a Chilling Examination of 1970 Campus Shooting and its Ramifications

The Kent State tragedy showcases the volatile atmosphere of the 1960s and its lasting impact on American society. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

How Tyrants Fall by Marcel Dirsus review road to revolution

The fleeting nature of power highlights that many dictators face severe consequences after losing control. [ more ]
#archaeology
Nature
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Government plans often go astray

Political planning issues are echoed in 80 countries, emphasizing the need for reform in governance.
Chemistry plays a vital role in archaeology, aiding in the understanding of historical timelines. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Science

Scientists solved mysterious origin of Stonehenge's Altar Stone: Scotland

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge originates from Scotland, challenging previous beliefs about its Welsh origins. [ more ]
Nature
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Government plans often go astray

Political planning issues are echoed in 80 countries, emphasizing the need for reform in governance.
Chemistry plays a vital role in archaeology, aiding in the understanding of historical timelines. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Science

Scientists solved mysterious origin of Stonehenge's Altar Stone: Scotland

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge originates from Scotland, challenging previous beliefs about its Welsh origins. [ more ]
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Mail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

True face of the 'Screaming Mummy' is revealed after 3,500 years

The Screaming Woman mummy's facial reconstruction reveals her expression resulted from an agonizing death, not careless embalming, challenging previous assumptions. [ more ]
Inverse
1 month ago
Health

How the Dutch became the tallest nation on Earth

Increased average heights over the last 200 years reflect improved living standards, nutrition, and health, particularly in Europe, with Dutch men notably the tallest. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Protocol Village: Validation Cloud Supports Stellar Full Archive Nodes, Nillion Partners With AI Network Ritual

Nillion and Ritual partner for decentralized AI technology. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Historian Richard J Evans: I'm planning to write a book about pandemics next. I've had enough of Nazis'

Biographical approach to history is regaining importance to understand the departure from democratic norms and the rise of authoritarianism. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

For Epidemics to Cross Oceans, Viruses on Ships Had to Beat the Odds

In the past, infectious diseases often burned out on ships before they could spread to new areas, unlike the rapid global transmission seen in the contemporary world. [ more ]
Pinstripe Alley
4 months ago
New York Yankees

1999 Yankees (Rewind) Diary, May 3: Disaster inning leads to series split with KC

The importance of accuracy in historical reports [ more ]
Boston.com
4 months ago
US news

Concord author's book, centered on Boston's Civil War-era history, wins Pulitzer

Examination of struggles of Black workers in 19th century Boston despite the city's abolitionism hub status. [ more ]
Nature
4 months ago
JavaScript

How to stop students cramming for exams? Send them to sea

Proposal to prevent exam over-preparation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Data science

Baby names: Oliver and Isla are the most popular in Australia but what do the long-term trends reveal?

Theodore, Hudson, and Luca enter the top 10 list for boys in Australia. Isla is now the most popular girl's name, with varying trends seen over the years. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Euro 2024: A small summer fairy tale? DW 07/14/2024

Germany's 2006 World Cup success was a romanticized fairy tale, and the expectation for 2024 is to bring people together realistically. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London politics

I cast spells at the audience': Bat for Lashes on howling, magic and new documentary on witch trials

Natasha Khan embraces witchery to convey female empowerment and self-liberation, sharing howling rituals and exploring the historical roots of witch persecution. [ more ]
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