Articles Tagged with history

The lateen rig

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A misunderstood sail

We consider a number of mistakes connected with a particular piece of old technology.

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At long intervals

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Building on the floodplain

The most dangerous things are those that don’t come often enough.

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The theoretical piston

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A useful idea

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

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Arguing with Montaigne

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Dealing with great writers

We consider how to treat the first essayist.

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History and the ship

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Combining many things

We present another way to teach history.

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Big Bang vs. Steady State

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A misremembered episode

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

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Sealing wax

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Authenticity

We ponder whether an affectation is actually useful.

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Beginning with color

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A different start

We explore a what-if about photography.

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Round numbers

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An even ten-thousand

We note an almost unknown milestone.

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The Odyssey

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What is it?

How do you evaluate the standard?

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