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The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon

AdultsHistoryHumanWriting
Get to know the life of West African revolutionary Thomas Sankara, and his pursuit of liberating Burkina Faso from colonial rule.

Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler

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After years of war, the world’s kingdoms have come to an agreement. Every five years, teams representing the elves, goblins, and treefolk will compete in a grand tournament of dragon jousting...

The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma

AdultsHistoryWorldWritingPolitics
Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.

The philosophy of cynicism

AdultsHistoryScienceWritingPhilosophyCulture
Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.

Why should you read “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?

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Dig into Arundhati Roy’s “The God of Small Things,” and follow the story of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by society’s “Love Laws.”

Why should you read “The Master and Margarita”? - Alex Gendler

AdultsEducationMediaWritingBooksCulture
Get to know the Russian classic “The Master and Margarita,” a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.

Similes

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Shaun explains the use of similes as a figure of speech in figurative or narrative writing.