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Leiden Medievalists Blog
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To be continued. Medieval and modern motivations for literary continuation
Series, sequels and spin-offs are at the centre of the modern media landscape. But our literary culture has a rich history of continuation and narrative transformation, in particular when it concerns the medieval romance tradition.
Lincoln Mullen | Blog
I am a historian of American religion and the nineteenth-century United States, often using computational methods for texts and maps.
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Kris Stinson dissertation defense announcement
My student Kris Stinson will be defending his dissertation at the end of the semester. Here is the formal announcement: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce the following dissertation defense: …
By Lincoln Mullen, 766 words
Living London History
Your one stop London history blog sharing suggested historical walks, hidden gems and activity recommendations.
By Jack.
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St Mary Woolnoth: One Of The City’s Most Striking Churches
If you have ever walked around the financial district you would have almost certainly have seen St Mary Woolnoth church. It sits in a prominent position, at the corner of Lombard Street and King William …
London Historians' Blog
Random musings about London's history.
By Mike Paterson.
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Anne Boleyn: the First Celebrity
A guest post by LH Member Lissa Chapman. This article first appeared in London Historians Members’ Newsletter of February 2017. Anne Boleyn’s coronation was an immensely significant, and highly controversial public event planned to an …
By Mike Paterson, 61 words
London History Blog - Blue Badge Guide Look Up London
Revealing London's Hidden History. Look Up London is about historic gems, unusual museums and London sites.
By Katie Wignall.
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History of the Hop Exchange
The most eye-catching building along Southwark Street is a glorious sweep of white and blue columns, the Hop Exchange. Dating from 1866, its details and story give a fascinating insight into the history of the …
By Katie Wignall, 1,044 words
Mark R. Stoneman
Independent editor, translator, and historian.
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Juggling Social Media Platforms
I quit the old bird site last December, and I’ve been a happy Mastodon user instead ever since. Nonetheless, I’ve recently begun dalliances with Threads and Bluesky. I’m not looking for greener pastures, but I’m …
By Mark R. Stoneman, 1,348 words
Medieval manuscripts blog
The Medieval and Earlier Manuscripts Blog is written by curators in the British Library's Department of History and Classics.
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A knight's tale
In medieval England, land was conventionally held in return for either rent (in the form of money or other items) or service (acts performed by one party to the other). These items could range from …
By Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Manuscripts, 53 words
Medieval Manuscripts Provenance
Notes and observations.
By Peter Kidd.
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The Origin of the Carla Rossi Plagiarism Accusations
A couple of weeks ago I said on social media that I would blog about the very earliest origin of the plagiarism accusations against Carla Rossi, so here it is.In several of her many attempts …
My Life 100 Years Ago
A journey back in time.
By Mary Grace McGeehan.
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The Top Posts of 1923
Happy 2024, everyone! I don’t know if there’s some symbolism behind this year’s J.C. Leyendecker New Year’s baby that I’m missing, or if it’s just a baby knight riding a mechanical horse and using a …
By Mary Grace McGeehan, 875 words
New Historical Express – (Formerly Hatful of History)
By Evan Smith.
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Talk: The Opportunities and Limits of Digital Radical Archives (video)
A few weeks ago, the database publisher Gale organised an online symposium on the archives of social movements called ‘Power to the People‘. I took part with a talk on online radical archives. You can …
By hatfulofhistory, 49 words
Old Deptford History
Explores the hidden secrets of this district of south east London located on the south bank of the River Thames.
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Help for Tony
Hi,I read this morning, with great interest, your Old Deptford History, very good, so much information. My reason for looking on your site was because I am starting a novel which begins in Deptford High …
Paleofuture
A website dedicated to the history of the future.
By Matt Novak.
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A Future With Indoor Smoking Might Be the Oddest Choice in the New Movie 'Civil War'
There’s a scene early in the new film Civil War that probably won’t strike many people as weird, but it stuck out to me like a sore thumb. Journalists are sitting in the lobby of …
Picturegoing
Eyewitness accounts of viewing pictures.
By Luke McKernan.
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Under the Volcano
Source: Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano (Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, 1962 [orig. 1947]), pp. 30-32 Text: He stood, out of breath, under the shelter of the theatre entrance which was, however, more like the entrance to …
By Luke McKernan, 1,060 words
Poemas del río Wang
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Luck
At dusk I am standing in front of the Staatsbibliothek with two large bags of loan books on my shoulders. I’m looking on my mobile which bus comes first. I hear a shy voice behind …
Popular history books homepage
A blog reading and reviewing popular history books. We review great (hopefully!) new (probably...) history (certainly 🙂) books - that you might otherwise overlook.
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New history books in March 2024
March always seems to be a slower month for history books for some reason that I can't entirely fathom, but there's enough to be getting on with! I've shared a few notes below on a …
By Anthony Webb, 233 words
The Public Domain Review
Online journal and not-for-profit project dedicated to the exploration of curious and compelling works from the history of art, literature, and ideas.
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Pseudo-Boccaccio, Yiddish Pulp Fiction, and the Man Who Ripped Off Joyce
In 1927, a pair of lurid “translations” appeared in English, marketed as authentic tales by Giovanni Boccaccio and illustrated with supposedly new works by Aubrey Beardsley. Jonah Lubin and Maria Laurids Lazzarotti search for the …
Rare Historical Photos
And the story behind them...
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Schlupfkapp: Vintage Photos of Alsace’s Iconic Traditional Headdress
Nestled in northeastern France, Alsace is a region steeped in a rich and complex history, often serving as a cultural crossroads between France and Germany. This unique position is reflected in its hearty cuisine, charming …
The Renaissance Mathematicus
An aging freak who fell in love with the history of science and now lives mostly in the 16th century.
By Thony Christie.
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Little things that made a big impact.
It is quite common that people get asked what they think is the most import development in technology or the most significant technological invention in human history. Apart from the ubiquitous wheel, which is almost …
Restaurant-ing through history
Exploring American restaurants over the centuries.
By Jan Whitaker.
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Advice to diners, 1815
What follows are “Useful Directions to Epicures,” published in the (New York) Weekly Museum. The publication’s motto was: “Here Justice with her balance sits, and weighs impartially the deeds of men.” (The word “Museum” was …
By Jan Whitaker, 506 words
Retroist - Retro Blog and Podcast
The Retroist takes a nostalgic look back at the last 30+ years of retro themed pop culture.
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Retroist Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Podcast
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom carved its niche as a riveting piece of film history, captivating audiences with its daring escapades and dark undertones. Released in 1984, this sequel to the iconic Raiders …