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Hypatia: Scholar & Martyr Alexandria

Hypatia is a Neoplatonist philosopher and mathematician c. 350 - 415 AD in Alexandria. She's both a scholar and teacher. Daughter of a...

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Jun 20, 20247 min read

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Chun Yuyan (Chunyu Yan) is a Chinese court official in the 1st century BCE, during the Han Dynasty. As obstetrician and gynecologist to...

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Jun 2, 20244 min read

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Mother of notorious Nero and sister to Caligula, Agrippina the Younger is one of the most influential women in Roman history. Born in a...

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Sep 23, 202310 min read

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Magic, mystery and sinister plots unfold as the Victorian era infuses European politics and society. Queen Victoria is a German princess...

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Sep 14, 20236 min read

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The Black Forest ( Ger. Schwarzwald ) in southwest Germany is treasured for its unsurpassed natural beauty. Two major rivers begin in...

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May 31, 20233 min read

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Enjoying a fabulous Rhine cruise here in Canada! The Rhine is one of most romantic rivers in the world, with gorgeous scenery, ancient...

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Apr 29, 20232 min read

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In Victorian era Germany, steam is an engineer's dream. Wood burning steam machines and logging for quick construction almost destroy the...

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Apr 23, 20236 min read

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