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A riveting account of the ways in which man's darkest impulses conflict with common sense. From the lessons learned in "Paradise Lost" and the events which transpired in the tales of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Frankenstein" to unlocking the secrets of the atom, Shattuck's brilliant synthesis of history and literature is utterly relevant to our times and addictively readable.
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Taking fashion cues from history
Have you ever walked through a museum and seen a piece of ancient jewelry among the Roman or tribal artifacts that you badly wish you could wear? This seems to be a regular occurrence for me. There are just so many stunning pieces of jewelry that have survived the ages and would be very wearable even today. Some pieces that give a nod to ancient times that I have found in my recent wanders of the ...
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From vintage to funny: A guide to men’s t-shirts
When you think of one of the most accessible, comfortable, timeless, affordable, and iconic articles of clothing, the T-shirt tops the list. As an article of clothing, the T-shirt has been around since the days of ancient Egypt, and was said to be adopted among Americans during World War II when U.S. soldiers in hot wool took notice of the Europeans who were sporting light weight cotton undershirt...
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