When was the last time scholars discovered a previously unknown piece of literature from ancient Greece or Rome? Has it happened at all in modern times? If you were to speculate on the chances we'll ever rediscover another play from Euripides, Sophocles, et al, are there any relatively recent discoveries of new works from ancient Greek and Roman authors you could use as examples?
posted on May 19, 2008 - 17 answers 
Does anyone know of concise histories of imperialism and/or colonialism? These will be used for developing a 12th grade history/literature curriculum, so extra credit is available for those who can make a literature connection. Plus, books focusing on India and Africa will be appreciated.
posted on May 16, 2008 - 12 answers
I am looking for writings on the infinity of definition. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 32 answers
Can anyone reccomend good books, or documentaries, about Australia (history, culture, politics) written by people from outside Australia? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 11 answers
How is the meaning of art and artefacts being altered by the methods we use to: Experience, Define and Preserve them... In other words, in what ways have technologies been used to experience, re-define and/or preserve art and artifacts? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 12 answers
Are there any reverse-chronological histories of culture? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 3 answers
Books about Burma? [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 17 answers
What was Anne Elliot's dowry? What if Sir Walter couldn't pay? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 6 answers
I am looking for well regarded books/scholarly papers about writing. Most specifically in the areas of Nonfiction (the essay style of article writing) and Children's Fiction (for a young adult audience).
Any tips? Go as far and broad as you can. I'll be off to the British library tomorrow, so the sky is the limit. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 6 answers
Where can I find some fairly easy-to-read, factual books about historical events? Amazon is overwhelming and Google is unhelpful [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2006 - 22 answers
'The Flâneur': What fascinating titbits can you add to my knowledge about this concept? Art, history, philosophy and literary theory links all welcome. [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2006 - 22 answers
Help me create a comprehensive reading list on American history [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2006 - 37 answers
I'm on the hunt for sites and/or blogs about big ideas...
Who wants to join me? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2006 - 17 answers
The Protagonist: What can you tell me? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 17 answers
The Great Books: where should I start? I seek timeless wisdom. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2006 - 74 answers
Help me find alternative history books [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 30 answers
There is so much literature out there. What are some of the highlights from the past 3000 years? My only requirements are that it's in English/English translation, and is generally though of as not depressingly boring. [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2005 - 31 answers
JewishHistoryFilter : Can anybody recommend a good book that dissects the common Jewish conspiracy theories and discusses their history? Extra points for readability. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2005 - 21 answers
Have perceptions of time changed in the last few hundred years? Did people used to speak more casually about periods of time? I'm reading Jane Eyre, and Charlotte Bronte uses "ten minutes" in an odd way. I suspect she means (by today's standards) 30 seconds. Is this sloppy writing, cultural difference or what? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2005 - 20 answers
Does anyone have some good info on writer Langston Hughes, aside from obvious Google sources? Any information gotten off the beaten path? I'd love to get some relatively unknown info on him, if anyone has it, or some particulary good access sites/books. Writing a paper and am tired of following everyone elses footsteps with information access.
posted on Mar 12, 2005 - 15 answers
I'm trying to learn about the Edwardian era especially (but not exclusively) in England, Ireland, and Canada. What excellent materials (fiction and non-fiction books, movies, websites, etc.) have you read and seen about this period?
posted on Mar 1, 2005 - 17 answers
What are your favourite historical fiction novels? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2004 - 47 answers
