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    The Time I Invented Astronomy at the Local Pool

    24 August 2025

    Jim Hohenbary — Excerpt: And yet, ancient alien astronaut theories seem to be more popular than ever in seeking to explain ancient monuments and ancient knowledge. So strange.

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    The Heroines in Hadestown: Objects of Desire versus Agents of Affection

    17 August 2025

    Z. M. Asafzah — Excerpt: The story is a retelling of the “love story” of Orpheus and Eurydice, but entwines the Greek gods Hades and Persephone and their “love” story into its lore.

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    Americana in a Bun

    17 August 2025

    Jer Hayes — Excerpt: There was a time when the golden arches stood for more than a cheap meal, especially outside the United States.

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    “Thank you, Prue”

    13 July 2025

    Dustin Vann — Excerpt: Much of that fascination is thanks to her portrayer, the late Shannen Doherty, who imbued Prue with her own unflinching confidence, courage, and vulnerability.

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    The Clocks

    29 June 2025

    Maureen Tai — Excerpt: As I wandered from room to room, I noticed that each clock, housed in a separate room, showed a time of just before or just after 5 o’clock.

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