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Phoenix Rising: Urban Planning after the Great Fire of London

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"The Great Fire of London is an oil on canvas history painting by the French-born British artist Philip James de Loutherbourg, from 1797.

The blazing city is seen through the arches of London Bridge including the Old St Paul's Cathedral." - wikipedia.org

Many people in boats have taken refuge under the bridge and are looking out at the fire.

January 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM

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Admirable Women

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#OTD in 1911, Marie Curie was proposed for membership in the French Academy of Sciences--and promptly voted down. 11 months later she won her second Nobel Prize (Chemistry).

51 years later, Marguerite Perey (a student of Curie), became the first woman member of the Academy. #WomenInSTEM

A black-and-white photograph of Marie Curie, a woman with dark hair pulled back, seated at a wooden desk in a laboratory setting. She is turned toward the camera, resting her chin on her left hand, and appears thoughtful or serious. She wears a dark dress or coat. The desk in front of her has various scientific apparatuses, including a wooden stand and glass beakers, in the background.

January 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM

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How George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four predicted the global power shifts happening now

by Emrah Atasoy

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The first edition cover of George Orwell's book, Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984).

This iconic cover design is simple but striking, with bold handwritten-style typography on a dark green background.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four#/media/File:1984_first_edition_cover.jpg

January 24, 2026 at 9:55 AM

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Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95

She navigated segregation to become an esteemed mathematician — and today, her work helps billions of people navigate the world.

By Bill Chappell

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Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Lt. Gen. DT Thompson delivers presents Dr. Gladys West with an award as she is inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame during a ceremony in her honor at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 2018.

West was among the so-called "Hidden Figures" part of the team who did computing for the U.S. military in the era before electronic systems. The Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame is one of Air Force's Space Commands Highest Honors.(Photo by Adrian Cadiz)

The image shows Lt. Gen. DT Thompson, Vice Commander of Air Force Space Command, presenting Dr. West with her award. Dr. West appears dignified and elegant.

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January 24, 2026 at 9:50 AM

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A self-described "little farm girl" in the Jim Crow Era, Gladys West's complex and pioneering work for the U.S. Navy helped to improve billions of lives — and keep us from getting lost. n.pr/3YVSGJK

Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95

A self-described "little farm girl" in the Jim Crow Era, Gladys West's complex and pioneering work for the U.S. Navy helped to improve billions of lives — and keep us from getting lost.

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January 23, 2026 at 6:54 PM

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This new tool could tell us how consciousness works

by Peter Dizikes

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January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM

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1/23/1849 — Elizabeth Blackwell graduates from medical school with the highest grades in her class, Geneva College, New York. She becomes the first woman in the U.S. to earn an accredited medical degree, and the first recognized female U.S. physician #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #MedSky #HistMed #OTD

January 23, 2026 at 3:48 PM

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Why Regency Romances Are the Best Type of Romance Novels

"Sarah E. Ladd on How the “Rules” of the Period Make It the Most Inspiring to Read and Write"

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Why Regency Romances Are the Best Type of Romance Novels

“The loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable—that one false step involves in her endless ruin—that her reputation is no less brittle than it is beautiful—and that she cannot be too much guarded…

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January 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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The Untold Story of Selene, Greek Goddess of the Moon

by Kieren Johns

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Selene, engraving by François Chauveau.

The goddess is shown in flowing drapery, seated or reclining on a large crescent moon, which was her traditional attribute
Her pose is dynamic and graceful, with arms raised in a classical manner
A sleeping figure, likely Endymion, the handsome shepherd or astronomer with whom Selene fell in love according to Greek mythology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selene#/media/File:S%C3%A9l%C3%A9n%C3%A9.jpg

January 23, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Niels Fredrik Dahl and “Reality Literature”: Writing to Become Visible to Yourself

by Linnea Gradin

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Ornament from a 1923 magazine.

A pen-and-ink illustration depicting various objects associated with reading and writing:

An open book prominently displayed on what appears to be a book rest or stand
A rolled scroll or manuscript
Other books stacked or arranged around the central open volume

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January 23, 2026 at 9:47 AM

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You can read Edwin Bjorkman's public-domain English-language translation of the play (titled "Miss Julia" here) and some of Strindberg's other works here, via @gutenberg.org: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14347

Plays by August Strindberg, Second series by August Strindberg

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January 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM

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Ever watched a pet cow pick up a broom and scratch herself with it? You have now

By Chris Simms

"A pet cow in Austria started using a broom to scratch herself — the first ever documented case of bovine tool use."

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Ever watched a pet cow pick up a broom and scratch herself with it? You have now

A pet cow in Austria started using a broom to scratch herself — the first ever documented case of bovine tool use.

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January 22, 2026 at 1:27 PM

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Grains of sand prove people – not glaciers – transported Stonehenge rocks

by Anthony Clarke and Chris Kirkland

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Stonehenge. As painted by John Constable, 1835.

The most striking feature is the turbulent, stormy sky with sweeping dark clouds, rays of light breaking through, and possibly a rainbow.

The ancient sarsen stones and trilithons are shown in their weathered, partially ruined state.

A large fallen lintel stone lies in the foreground, emphasizing the monument's age and decay.

Tiny figures near the stones provide scale and emphasize the monument's monumentality.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge#/media/File:Constable_-_Stonehenge,_1629-1888,_2006AK8142.jpg

January 22, 2026 at 10:19 AM

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Impressionism Beyond Painting: Sculpture, Literature, Film and More

by Anastasiia Kirpalov

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Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet, 1872.

The painting shows the port of Le Havre in northern France at sunrise. Others elements:

The orange sun: Rising through morning mist, with its reflection shimmering on the water
Boats and industrial elements: Barely defined shapes emerging from the fog
Color palette: Predominantly blues, grays, and greens with the vivid orange sun as the focal point
Atmospheric effect: The hazy, dreamlike quality of early morning light filtering through fog

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monet_-_Impression,_Sunrise.jpg

January 22, 2026 at 9:49 AM

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How America’s First Nonbinary Minister Created True Equality in the Newly Born United States

"Nina Sankovitch on “Universal Friend,” the Genderless Messenger of God Who Aimed to Save Lost Souls and Preach Universal Salvation"

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Portrait of the Public Universal Friend by J.L.D. Mathies

January 21, 2026 at 12:28 PM

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"The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death."
Salomé (1893)

Oscar Wilde’s Portraits, Poems, Letters and Manuscripts Head to Auction 125 Years After His Death

by Christian Thorsberg

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"The Climax" by Aubrey Beardsley, created in 1893 as an illustration for Oscar Wilde's play "Salome".

This is one of Beardsley's most famous and controversial images, depicting the moment when Salome kisses the severed head of John the Baptist (Jokanaan). The illustration shows:

Salome as an elongated, stylized figure with elaborate hair
The severed head she's holding
Dramatic black and white contrast, flowing Art Nouveau lines, and decorative patterns
The pond/pool of blood at the bottom rendered in stark black
Organic, decorative elements including the elaborate pattern in the upper left corner

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January 21, 2026 at 10:53 AM

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"The intense interest aroused in the public by what was known at the time as “The Styles Case” has now somewhat subsided."
Opening lines

#OTD in 1920.

Agatha Christie’s first novel is published in the U.K.

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The publication “The Mysterious Affairt at Styles,” published by John Lane in 1920.

Dustjacket illustration of the first edition in both the UK and the US.

The atmospheric painting shows figures in a dimly lit interior. The figures appear to be examining something, setting the tone for a mystery investigation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysterious_Affair_at_Styles#/media/File:American_cover_of_%C2%ABThe_Mysterious_Affair_at_Styles%C2%BB.png

January 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM

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How Edgar Allan Poe Became Our Era’s Premier Storyteller

by Michael Capuzzo (from the archives)

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An 1875 illustration of Poe by French impressionist Édouard Manet for the Stéphane Mallarmé translation of "The Raven"

The image captures the haunting, psychological atmosphere of Poe's famous poem through Manet's bold, sketchy style:

Upper portion: A bust or statue (likely representing Pallas Athena, mentioned in the poem: "perched upon a bust of Pallas")
The raven: Suggested by the dark, dramatic shading and atmospheric mood
Lower portion: A figure (the narrator) slumped or reading, overwhelmed by grief and the supernatural visitor
The door: Geometric lines suggesting the chamber door at which someone came "rapping"

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January 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM

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A light from the periphery

The life of Indian physicist Satyendra Nath Bose illuminates how scientific genius can emerge from the most unexpected quarters

by Somaditya (Soma) Banerjee

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Bose at Dhaka University in the 1930s.

It shows Bose seated outdoors on a wooden chair, facing the camera directly. He is dressed in formal academic attire typical of the period: a light-colored suit jacket, matching trousers, a collared shirt, and a neatly knotted tie. A pen is visible tucked into the breast pocket of his jacket, suggesting a scholarly or professional role.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyendra_Nath_Bose#/media/File:Satyendra-nath-bose.jpg

January 20, 2026 at 2:10 PM

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The Life and Legacy of Natsume Sōseki, Modern Japan’s Greatest Novelist

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The Life and Legacy of Natsume Sōseki, Modern Japan’s Greatest Novelist | TheCollector

A celebrated literary figure, Natsume Sōseki was widely credited for pioneering modern Japanese literature in the late 19th and early 20th century.

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January 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM

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Thank you for your resilience, your persistent brilliance...it transformed how the world navigates & understands our planet. Your work touches nearly every modern device & journey and more people should know your name.

Goodnight and godspeed, Gladys West.🕯️

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Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away

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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Association for Scottish Literature

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“It is with some diffidence that I sit down at an age so mature that I cannot bring myself to name it, to write a preface to works I printed & published at twelve…”

A 1921 edition of MORAL EMBLEMS, introduced by Lloyd Osbourne, is available via @gutenberg.org
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Moral Emblems by Robert Louis Stevenson

Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.

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January 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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Ancient History Unfolded

"The majority of Library’s physical collections are, as you might think, on paper. But before paper was invented in China and introduced globally, papyrus dominated as the writing surface of the Mediterranean world."

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