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February 11, 2015Christopher DeCou

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Diaries, Maps, & Wars

March 28, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on Diaries, Maps, & Wars

What do “Wunderkammer,” “Klencke,” John Evelyn, and the English Civil War all have in common? One of the largest atlases in the world! One of the largest, printed books, at…

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Anne of Brittany

March 25, 2014March 27, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on Anne of Brittany

How did the Renaissance spread north from Italy? Much of the spreading of the arts was through wealthy patrons. One such fascinating figure was Anne of Brittany, Queen of France.…

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Rembrandt Recovered

March 24, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on Rembrandt Recovered

Although not one of the most well remembered Renaissance painters, Rembrandt, the Flemish painter from the Netherlands happens to be one of the most stolen painters. In some cases the…

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DIY History

March 16, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on DIY History

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in an archive and spend hours trying to read handwritten notes and other letters? Now, you have the chance…

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On the Education of Princes

March 11, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on On the Education of Princes

houghtonlib: Saavedra Fajardo, Diego de, 1584-1648. Idea de un… http://uispeccoll.tumblr.com/post/79255909177

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So, Why Do Witches Burn?

March 5, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on So, Why Do Witches Burn?

One of the classic skits from Monty Python’s Holy Grail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3jt5ibfRzw

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Medieval Penitenials

March 4, 2014March 4, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on Medieval Penitenials

Have you ever wondered what life was like in the medieval and early modern periods? At times this period can be hard to study because of the lack of sources.…

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Wasn’t feudalism that thing with a king?

February 27, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on Wasn’t feudalism that thing with a king?

Whenever a course has to teach about modern European history, the course usually begins with the Renaissance and the humanist movements that shaped it. Teachers realize that this is somewhat…

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Medieval Cats

February 26, 2014February 26, 2014Christopher DeCouLeave a Comment on Medieval Cats
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