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Book Review: Vintage Tomorrows by James H. Carrott and Brian David Johnson
In-depth study of the emerging steampunk sub-culture.
Read More »Book Review: How Ancient Europeans Saw the World: Visions, Patterns and the Shaping of the Mind in Prehistoric Times by Peter S. Wells
A thought-provoking exploration of the prehistoric European mind.
Read More »The Candy Bombers Is More Than a History Lesson
Brings the blockade of Berlin to life while offering lessons for the present.
Read More »DVD Review: Bonekickers
It's a joy to watch something which recognizes the significance of history and is fun to watch.
Read More »Book Review: Untimed by Andy Gavin
Take a trip through time in an effort to undo the damage wrought by those who want a different future.
Read More »eBook Review: Meet the Press: 65 Years of History in the Making by NBC Publishing
Meet the Press is a treasure trove of information, video, and context for some of the most important moments in our political past.
Read More »Book Review: Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History by Robert Hughes
Whether or not you've been to Rome, Hughes easily and entertainingly reminds you why art and history of the Eternal City calls everyone.
Read More »The Revisionaries: If You Can’t Win, Change the Rules
The documentary The Revisionaries shows the surprising extremes some people will go to to tip the future in their favor.
Read More »Book Review: Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550AD by Peter Brown
This is no dry theological tome; Brown is seeking to present a complete, detailed picture of his characters' lives as possible.
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