historian
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English historian Simon Schama described Hegseth’s words as “a special kind of loathsomeness: a blend of historical deafness, grotesque stupidity and comically ludicrous self-importance.”
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
"There were certain professional fields where there were a lot of party members, for example civil servants and teachers," the historian told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Tabor is a novelist and a historian, and this book demonstrates his literary skills: “Lightning Beneath the Sea” is full of drama and excitement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Dr Eleanor Barnett, a food historian at Cardiff University, said the survey results were about "convenience" for people and that takeaways had historically been a "social way of eating".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Amber speaks as if she's a Belle historian, when we all know the same information.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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"Mysteries of the Ancient Past"
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