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When we’re presented with multiple perspectives on history, we can determine whether someone is misusing the past or wielding history as a weapon not just by checking the facts (although that can be useful), but by examining which stories
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This is the essence of Historiography... understanding why people write what they do... and how their biases effect their use (and misuse) of the past.
“That which does not kill us,” I said, “has to get up extra early in the morning if it wants to get us next time.”
― Broken Homes
― Broken Homes
“Doubt about your wisdom can be the clearest sign of wisdom”
― The Servants of the Storm
― The Servants of the Storm
“That’s because they don’t know,’ said Tyburn. ‘It’s like economics. Everybody’s got a theory, and some people make it their religion.”
― The Hanging Tree
― The Hanging Tree
“The devil can quote Scripture," she said.
"No doubt he had his hand in writing it," the captain shot back.”
― The Red Knight
"No doubt he had his hand in writing it," the captain shot back.”
― The Red Knight
“Sig is like that. She tends to have an “it takes a village” attitude toward monster hunting. I have mostly hunted supernatural predators alone, partly because I had no choice and partly because I’m an idiot.”
― Fearless
― Fearless
The Sword and Laser
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Online discussion forum for the Sword and Laser podcast and monthly book club pick. Subscribe to the audio podcast: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podca ...more
Urban Fantasy Aficionados
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This is a light hearted, friendly group who enjoys Urban Fantasy. It's a place to talk about books and/or whatever else comes to mind. The rules? Pla ...more
Ad Astra
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— last activity Feb 25, 2016 08:36AM
Ad Astra is Toronto's premier literary convention for sci-fi and fantasy fans. This group exists for attendees and fans of this great convention! ...more
History & Mystery
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— last activity Feb 05, 2022 12:06PM
A group to discuss, recommend, and explore the sub-genre of historical mysteries.
Space Opera Fans
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If you like space opera: an epic scale adventure through the galaxy with military battles, interplanetary politics, realistic interpersonal relationsh ...more
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