#historical-perspective
#historical-perspective
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month agoThe Starving Scholar: A Medieval Satire - Medievalists.net
Ever since I was a young boy my father used to tell me, Learn your letters, my boy, and there'll be no one like you; My boy, see Mr so-and-so? He used to go on foot, He now rides a fat mule with double leather straps; While he was learning he had no shoes, But now you see him in his windlepockers... So learn your letters, take heed of the word of your old father, and there'll be no one like you!
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fromBig Think
2 months agoThe lab resurrecting ancient proteins to unlock life's secrets
Dr. Betül Kaçar emphasizes the importance of re-evaluating our perception of the past in relation to evolution and life.
The past should be viewed as a continuous influence that shapes present and future life.
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fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
3 months ago'Vietnam' docuseries doesn't tell the whole story, but delivers a remarkable range of perspectives
The docuseries 'Vietnam: The War That Changed America' offers personal and fresh perspectives on the Vietnam War, enhancing historical narratives.
It combines immersive footage and personal stories to explore the war's complex impacts.
fromHackernoon
1 year agoMaps, Gold and Spices: Why Neglecting Documentation Can Shipwreck Your Project | HackerNoon
Christopher Columbus would have never done his famous journey in 1492 without a designed by his predecessors. A spy game to obtain Portuguese maps laid the foundation for the Dutch East India Company, arguably the most expensive company in human history.
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