The Roots of Archaic Greece

The Roots of Archaic Greece

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The End

At long last, we've reached the end of Tides of History, and I can't thank you all enough for coming along on this long journey. We end with a series of vignettes set throughout the long ages we've covered, from the Paleolithic up to early modernity. If you want to stay in touch, ...  Show more

Lewis and Clark, the Corps of Discovery, and Writing Collective History: Interview with Author Craig Fehrman

Author Craig Fehrman's new book on Lewis and Clark, This Vast Enterprise, is one of the best things I've read in years. We discuss the richness of our understanding of the expedition and how that allows us to understand it, and the world of the early 19th century, from many diffe ...  Show more

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