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‘How the Spanish Empire Was Built’ Review: Imperial Engineering
The Wall Street Journal· 2 months agoBOOKSHELF “The world’s most successful empires have been engineers’ creations.” This assertion, made...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Playwriting
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThere are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Playwriting...
The enduring appeal of the ‘spiritual but not religious’ label
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoNew Gallup research highlights the enduring appeal of the “spiritual but not religious” label....
What was the longest-lasting civilization?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAn ancient Egyptian painted relief depicting Pharaoh Ramesses III with Isis. Ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are all frequently cited as...
The Curious Past and Lasting Importance of Yule
Nerdist via Yahoo News· 1 year ago“Yule” is an oft-used word during this festive season. The classic Christmas tune “Deck the Halls” gushes about “yuletide carols.” YouTube Yule logs...
25 Oldest Countries in the World
Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance· 12 months agoIn this piece, we will take a look at the 25 oldest countries in the world. If you want to skip our analysis of the heritage tourism industry, head on...
Frank Zappa in 10 Songs
Consequence of Sound via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe post Frank Zappa in 10 Songs appeared first on Consequence. This feature was originally published in August 2012, but we’re dusting it off for...
The three little words that could save your life on a mountain
Advnture via Yahoo News· 8 months agoMoonrise over the rocky mountains. “Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to...
The very bloody history of the Caribbean’s odd couple
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 3 months agoIt is highly unlikely that, if you have been reading the news reports about the latest outbreak of...
Latin America's colonial period was far less Catholic than it might seem − despite the Inquisition's...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 5 months agoConversion was often a violent affair, but that doesn’t mean it was 100% successful. Colonial Latin...
