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The Anglo Saxons
Posted in General History
If you’re anything like me, when you think about England in the Middle Ages, your mental timeline starts with the…
Rome is Burning
Posted in General History
“The book, Rome Is Burning: Nero and the Fire That Ended a Dynasty,” by Anthony A. Barrett, is one of…
Thebes: Forgotten City of Ancient Greece
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A Brief Overview of Thebes’ History Thebes was located in the region of central Greece called Boeotia. Cartledge quotes an…
Senate and the People of Rome
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If you have any interest in Ancient Rome but don’t know where to start learning about it, Mary Beard’s SPQR…
A Review of Max Tegmark’s “Our Mathematical Universe”
Posted in General History, Science
Max Tegmark’s “Our Mathematical Universe” is an engaging blend of historical anecdotes, cutting-edge research, and philosophical reflections. Tegmark presents a…
Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire
Posted in People
In the preface to her book “Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire,” Julia Hillner notes the difficulty inherent in writing…
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The Eagle And The Hart
By Adam Smith
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For god’s sake let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings. Thus…
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
By Adam Smith
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Introduction Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart is not merely a novel; it is a cultural milestone. Since its publication in…
Stoner — Book Review
By Adam Smith
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Author: John WilliamsGenre: Literary Fiction, Campus NovelRating: ★★★★☆ Overview Stoner is a quiet, deeply introspective novel that charts the ordinary life…
All the Light We Cannot See — Book Review
By Adam Smith
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Author: Anthony DoerrGenre: Historical FictionRating: ★★★★★ Overview All the Light We Cannot See is a haunting, beautifully written novel that…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Extended Book Review
By Adam Smith
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Author: William ShakespeareGenre: Comedy, Fantasy, Classic DramaRating: ★★★★☆Length: Approximately 1000+ words Introduction William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream stands as…
Book Review: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
By Adam Smith
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Introduction Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man (1952) stands as one of the most important works of 20th-century American literature. A masterpiece…
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Extended Book Review
By Adam Smith
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Author: William ShakespeareGenre: Comedy, Fantasy, Classic DramaRating: ★★★★☆Length: Approximately 1000+ words Introduction William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream stands as…
Napoleon: A Concise Biography
Posted in People
Have you seen the new Ridley Scott Napoleon movie and are wondering how much of it is true, but don’t…
Book Review: Hamlet by William Shakespeare
By Adam Smith
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Introduction Few works in world literature rival the complexity, depth, and enduring influence of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Written around 1600…
Stoner — Book Review
By Adam Smith
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Author: John WilliamsGenre: Literary Fiction, Campus NovelRating: ★★★★☆ Overview Stoner is a quiet, deeply introspective novel that charts the ordinary life…
Book Review: The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
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The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, composed in the early 14th century, is one of the most influential works of…














