anachronisms

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History well told is rarely dry, yet so many tales of court intrigue either conflate seriousness with the stiffness of starched collars or bloat the action with too many anachronisms.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2024

But to many teens and 20-somethings, these are unpalatable anachronisms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2023

Historical anachronisms and factual inaccuracies are maddeningly distracting for readers.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

“Artist attributions also need to consider social and historical factors,” such as workshop practices or anachronisms in the use of materials, and the AI can’t do that, he says.

From Scientific American • Feb. 3, 2023

“I love finding anachronisms in movies and shows.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner