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New Video: 18 Beautiful Quotes From Murasaki Shikibu’s Tale of Genji

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18 Beautiful Quotes From Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji
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A quote from Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594) about action and subjection.

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Gregory of Tours - The Historian's Hut
Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594) “Anyone who does exactly what he wishes is plainly in subjection to none.” The History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours (Book VI, section 18), translated by Lewis Thorpe...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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The Chaotic Drama Between Charles The Bald And His Half-Siblings In The Frankish Empire Extended Even To His Half-Sister

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The Chaotic Drama Between Charles The Bald And His Half-Siblings In The Frankish Empire Extended Even To His Half-Sister - The Historian's Hut
Emperor Louis the Pious (r. 814-840) had a complicated family life. Louis’ first wife was Irmengardis, with whom he was married from 794 until her death in 818. She bore Louis a daughter and three son...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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A quote from Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) about who really deserves praise.

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December 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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King Alfred The Great And His Chaotic First Year Of Rule

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King Alfred The Great And His Chaotic First Year Of Rule - The Historian's Hut
Nothing in the life of King Alfred the Great was simple or easy, so it is fitting that he had an inaugural year that was fraught with trials and peril. In early 871, Alfred was the heir of his brother...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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A quote from Friedrich Schleiermacher (c. 1768-1834) about observing the world spirit.

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Friedrich Schleiermacher - The Historian's Hut
Friedrich Schleiermacher (c. 1768-1834) “To love the world spirit and joyfully observe its work is the goal of our religion, and in love there is no fear.” From Friedrich Schleiermacher’s On Religion:...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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The Promising Life And Bizarre Death Of King Edmund I Of England

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The Promising Life And Bizarre Death Of King Edmund I Of England - The Historian's Hut
Edmund I was the half-brother and successor of King Æthelstan (r. 925-939). It was a tough act to follow, as Æthelstan was the first king of Wessex to claim authority over the whole of England. Yet, i...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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A quote from Lao Tzu (6th-5th century BCE) about the ways of a sage.

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Lao Tzu - The Historian's Hut
Lao Tzu (6th-5th century BCE) “The sage knows without having to stir, Identifies without having to see, Accomplishes without having to act.” From Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching (Book Two, XLVII), translated b...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Imhotep—The Man Who Engineered His Own Divinity

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Imhotep—The Man Who Engineered His Own Divinity - The Historian's Hut
In the 27th century BCE, there lived an incredible man named Imhotep. He was a commoner who arose to great prominence by impressing King Djoser, the second ruler of Egypt’s Third Dynasty, with his she...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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A quote about friendship from the philosopher, Aristotle (c. 384- 322 BCE).

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December 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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The Dramatic Life Of The Mercian Queen, Osthryth

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The Dramatic Life Of The Mercian Queen, Osthryth - The Historian's Hut
Osthryth had such a complicated family life that she could put Shakespeare’s story of Romeo and Juliet to shame. Her father was King Oswiu (or Oswy), ruler of Northumbria between the years 642 and 670...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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A quote from Confucius (c. 551-479 BCE) about entrenched public opinion.

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Confucius - The Historian's Hut
Confucius (c. 551-479 BCE) “You may rob the Three Armies of their commander-in-chief, but you cannot deprive the humblest peasant of his opinion.” The Analects of Confucius (Book IX, section 25) trans...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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The Shakespearean Death of King Cynewulf

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The Shakespearean Death of King Cynewulf - The Historian's Hut
Upon the death of King Cuthred of Wessex around the year 756, the throne passed to Sigebert, a distant member of the royal family. As the new king was not a direct descendant of his predecessor, he wa...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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A quote from the Roman historian, Tacitus (c. 56-117), about the ability to live honorably, even while under the rule of bad leaders.

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December 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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King Harald II Allegedly Started A Fashion Trend And Consequently Received A Stylish Name

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King Harald II Allegedly Started A Fashion Trend And Consequently Received A Stylish Name - The Historian's Hut
King Harald II of Norway (r. 961-970) was one of several sons fathered by King Eirik Bloodaxe, ruler of Norway in the early 940s. Nevertheless, the usurpation of the throne in 945 by Haakon the Good, ...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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A quote from the Buddhist Dhammapada about wise restraint.

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The Buddha - The Historian's Hut
The Buddha (6th-5th century BCE) “Those wise ones, restrained in the body, restrained as well in speech, those wise ones, restrained in the mind, they indeed are perfectly restrained.” The Dhammapada ...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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The Odd And Exotic Culinary Dish Supposedly Loved By Short-Lived Emperor Vitellius

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The Odd And Exotic Culinary Dish Supposedly Loved By Short-Lived Emperor Vitellius - The Historian's Hut
Emperor Vitellius was one of four emperors who ruled the Roman Empire during the chaotic year, 69. The true nature of Vitellius, and that of his two predecessors, Emperors Galba and Otho, will likely ...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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A quote from the ancient philosopher, Mo Tzu (5th century BCE), about treating people like family.

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December 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Queen Æthelburg Of Wessex Personally Led An Army In The Destruction Of A Stronghold

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Queen Æthelburg Of Wessex Personally Led An Army In The Destruction Of A Stronghold - The Historian's Hut
Queen Æthelburg was the wife of King Ine, ruler of Wessex from 688 to 726. Her husband had a distinguished reign as king—not only was he a skilled and successful warrior, but he also was one of the fi...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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A quote from Homer (flourished c. 700 BCE) about using sleep as a reprieve from grief.

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Homer (flourished c. 700 BCE) “Grief is endurable when one weeps with an ache in the heart during the day but can at least sleep at night and forget everything, good and bad, once one’s eyelids close....
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December 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Augustus Was Rumored To Be The Son Of Apollo

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Augustus Was Rumored To Be The Son Of Apollo - The Historian's Hut
Augustus’ family was one of several that claimed to have divine blood—his own Julii clan believed their lineage traced back to the goddess Venus (or Aphrodite). In addition, Julius Caesar, Augustus’ g...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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A quote from Sima Qian (c. 145-90 BCE) about making benevolence and righteousness the basis of conduct.

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December 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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The Origin Of The Phrase, “Out Of The Frying Pan, Into The Fire”

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The Origin Of The Phrase, “Out Of The Frying Pan, Into The Fire” - The Historian's Hut
Throughout history, many cultures have created sayings that denote the progression from a bad situation into an even worse outcome. In modern English, perhaps the most famous of such sayings is: “Out ...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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A quote from the Roman historian, Livy (c. 59 BCE – 17 CE), on the bond of shared danger.

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Livy (c. 59 BCE – 17 CE) “Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.” The History of Rome (Book 2, chapter 39) by Livy, translated by Au...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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The Goddess Athena Personally Gave Odysseus’ Wife, Penelope, A Makeover

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The Goddess Athena Personally Gave Odysseus’ Wife, Penelope, A Makeover - The Historian's Hut
Athena was the type of deity that had wild mood swings. One day, she would be cold-hearted enough to turn an innocent rape victim into a hideous monster because the woman had the audacity to be raped ...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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A quote from The Malleus Maleficarum (published in 1487 by Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger) about the difficulty of helping people who don't want to be helped.

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December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM