From loc.gov
Franco-American Maps of the Revolution | Worlds Revealed
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This post highlights the Rochambeau map collection, which was purchased by the Library of Congress in 1883.
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21h ago
From economist.com
What does “Gladiator II” get wrong?
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Its artistic errors are even worse than its historical ones
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20h ago
From substack.com
Silent Witnesses Adelaide's Statues and Monuments Chapter 42
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Vietnam War Memorial
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12h ago
Schloss Brühl: A symbol of clerical excess and power
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Schloss Augustusburg (Augustusburg Palace) in Brühl, near Cologne, is one of Germany’s most notable examples of Rococo architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its history is intricately linked to the powerful Electors and Archbishops of Cologne, particularly Clemens August of Bavaria, who...
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3h ago
Cologne’s Historical City Hall
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The Historical City Hall (Historisches Rathaus) in Cologne stands as one of the city’s most iconic monuments, reflecting its rich political and economic history. The current city hall complex is a blend of various architectural styles from different periods, illustrating Cologne’s transformation...
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3h ago
From degruyter.com
Displacing and Displaying the Objects of Others
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Displacing and Displaying the Objects of Others is a thought-provoking collection that brings together a diverse range of contributions inspired by research from the "Hamburg’s (post-)colonial legacy" research center. The authors explore new perspectives in provenance research by situating it...
#histodons #provenance #colonialism #globalhistory
2h ago