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It’s All Henry VIII!: A Beginner’s Guide To The Dissolution of the Monasteries

Note: Have had a couple of comments to the effect that the interpretation of Leviticus 20:21 presented here is incorrect. To clarify: this isn’t my interpretation; it’s Henry VIII’s. You’re going to have to take it up with him, I’m … Continue reading →

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Why is there no B# or E# note on the piano?

Check out my video on why the white notes are C major and not A major: • Why are the white notes the C Major scale? Why is there no black note between B and C or between E and … Continue reading →

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Fonts Hurt Culture

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After the atomic bombing of Hiroshima 80 years ago…

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London’s ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’

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More than 70 Iconic Works by Kerry James Marshall Shape a Major Survey in the U.K. | Colossal

July 31, 2025 Art Social Issues Kate Mothes “Untitled” (2009), acrylic on PVC panel, 155.3 x 185.1 centimeters. Yale University Art Gallery, Purchased with the Janet and Simeon Braguin Fund and a gift from Jacqueline L. Bradley, B.A. 1979. © … Continue reading →

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The Surprising Origins of Vanilla | Delishtory

Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world. That’s no surprise when you learn just how complicated it is to grow and extract. So how did vanilla become such a popular flavor? ***** Delishtory brings you a … Continue reading →

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What is wrong with these West London houses? 🧐

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#HEAVY #METAL #WAS #CREATED BY #ACCIDENT 🤯 🎥 @deepcuts3772 #rock #roll #doc #nowdigthis

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Japanese and Turkish related? #linguistics #history #language

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