Historically Thinking
Smart, lively conversations about the past—and how it helps us understand the world of today.
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Charlemagne’s Dream
Originally published on October 14, 2027 (Episode 479)
Introduction
The story of the Emperor Charles the Great, or Charlemagne, and his wider family is often told as one of glorious triumph followed by unfortunate decline. Emerging in...
Thursday Reflection: Imperial Apocalypse
A detail of Albrecht Dürer’s painting of Charlemagne: an Emperor who not only looks Solomonic, but a lot like the figure of God that Michelangelo would paint on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Why This Conversation Matters
Charlemag...
Friday Reflection: When the Horses Stopped
A veterinary assessment of equine flu: “Pectoral influenza, typical case. Note position, swelling on body, swollen legs and nasal discharge. Auxiliary Remount Depot, Veterinary Corps, Base Section #1, St. Nazaire, France, June 23, 1918.”...
The Great Horse Flu
Originally published on October 7, 2026 (Episode 478).
Introduction
In September 1872, in the countryside north of Toronto, horses began to fall ill. Their noses ran, they coughed, and their breathing became “labored and severe.” In th...
Friday Reflection: The Right Book at the Right Time
Armed Services Editions were designed to fit inside a uniform pocket and accompany American service members almost anywhere.
Why This Conversation Matters
Modern war is usually described through weapons, production, transportation, an...
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