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63Poem for a Dying Gaul
It was murmured, On a cold, crimson-colored night, When the pyres burned hot and the echo of iron was long diminished, That you fought with a titan’s frenzy And passed on with quiet...
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83The Unlikely Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade
A Muslim, Fatimid soldier, standing within the strong, fortified Tower of David in early June of 1099, had little reason to worry. Though an army of approximately 13,000 crusaders stood before the walls...
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74Joseph Priestley and the Birmingham Riots
On the night of July 14th, 1791, Dr. Joseph Priestley must have feared for his life. An unruly mob of hundreds had, only moments ago, set a torch to the New Unitarian Meeting House, the church where...
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67The Worst Landlord Ever
I’m slowly walking home, and I’m nervous. In a neighborhood of verdant trees, colorful flowers and moderately-priced homes, I round the corner and mutter a soft prayer, “Please God, don’t...
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77Photos That I Wish Could Make me Rich and Famous but Most Certainly will not.
I like photography, but am well aware that outside of some miraculous occurrence, or some seriously hard work on my part, I probably won't make a living at it. Which, honestly is fine with me, since it is one...
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91The Top Ten Must-See Locations in Greece
A travel guide to some of the best locations in Greece, from Olympia to Santorini, from Delphi to Athens. Includes basic travel info, as well as helpful links to language guides, travel insurance and exchange rates.
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825 Ways to Effectively Annoy your Cat
Let's face it, that cute, furry and cuddly beast known as the domestic house cat can be a domestic pain in the arse. If you "own" one, you know exactly what I mean. They don't come when called, they stand on...
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80Opium Use in 19th Century Europe
Opium was introduced to Europe in large amounts in the early 1800's by European sailors and travelers, as well as by Chinese immigrants. Arriving from the Orient, opium had an air of exoticism surrounding it,...
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79The Religious and Political Significance of the Temple Mount
Located within Jerusalem's Old City, the Temple Mount holds religious significance for Jews, Muslims and Christians alike. It is the supposed site of Mt. Moriah, where Abraham nearly sacrificed his son Isaac,...
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74Tempests, Tylenol, and Crab: My Adventure in the Aleutians
A tempest was approaching, and I laughed, howled really, at the absurdity of demanding such things of myself. The wind was unlike anything I'd experienced, yet my pride carried me on, up to the top of Pyramid...
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