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Why Does Paris Look the Way it Does?

Why Does Paris Look the Way it Does?

The Tyranny of the Straight Line: Mapping Modern Paris is a cross-disciplinary investigation of nineteenth-century Parisian cartography and its role in shaping a modern conception of space. Here, author Min… READ MORE

Who Was Marcus Aurelius?

Who Was Marcus Aurelius?

Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers. Founding member of the organization Modern Stoicism Donald Robertson answers your questions… READ MORE

Is Surrealism Dead?

Is Surrealism Dead?

Mark Polizzotti, author of Why Surrealism Matters, answers some of the web’s most-asked questions about Surrealism. When did Surrealism begin? MP: The Surrealist movement officially began in Paris in 1924,… READ MORE

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