Articles Tagged with history

The theoretical piston

A useful idea

We ask a chicken-and-egg question about a textbook staple.

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Arguing with Montaigne

Dealing with great writers

We consider how to treat the first essayist.

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History and the ship

Combining many things

We present another way to teach history.

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Big Bang vs. Steady State

A misremembered episode

The Big Bang won.  But not the way it’s normally presented.

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Sealing wax

Authenticity

We ponder whether an affectation is actually useful.

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Beginning with color

A different start

We explore a what-if about photography.

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Round numbers

An even ten-thousand

We note an almost unknown milestone.

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The Odyssey

What is it?

How do you evaluate the standard?

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View of frank-pledge

Law at the village level

Our tutoring consultant raises the hue and cry.

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A guide for the universe

Too much to deal with

Do you need help to contemplate the universe?

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