Books & Literature

Cleopatra

Who is the Only Ptolemaic Ruler Who Could Read, Write and Speak in Egyptian?

The Ptolemaic dynasty ruled Egypt for nearly three centuries from 305 to 30 BCE, before succumbing to the Romans. Surprisingly, they never became Egyptians while ruling Egypt. Instead, they isolated themselves in Alexandria, the capital city envisioned by Alexander the Great. Did you know who is the only Ptolemaic Ruler who read, write, and speak […]

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Mr. T

Where Did Mr. T Got His Name?

Mr. T is a professional wrestler and actor from the United States. He is well-known for his performances as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team and boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III. But did you ever wonder where he got his screen name? Mr. T. was born Lawrence

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Lucy Ellmann

What is Unique About Ducks Newburyport?

Lucy Ellmann’s 2019 novel Ducks, Newburyport was published in the United Kingdom. The novel is written in a narrative style similar to a stream of consciousness. It won the Goldsmiths Prize in 2019 and was nominated for the Booker Prize in 2019. But do you know what makes this novel unique? The novel; Ducks, Newburyport

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JRR Tolkien

What did JRR Tolkien and His Wife Do to Pass Time When They Just Met?

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and academic best known for his high fantasy works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. While Tolkien may be a literary genius, he did have a quirky side. What sort of mischief did he and his wife get into when they first met?

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Scott Fitzgerald

What Happened During F. Scott’s Fitzgerald Last Days?

Scott Fitzgerald was a novelist, essayist, short story writer, and screenwriter from the United States. His books capturing the flamboyance and extravagance of the Jazz Age, a phrase he popularized, were his most well-known works. He wrote four novels, four story collections, and 164 short stories during his lifetime. But what happened to this iconic

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Isaac Newton

Why Couldn’t the UK Royal Society Publish Isaac Newton’s Book?

The origins of the Royal Society date back to the 1660s when natural philosophers and physicians functioned in an invisible college learning and sharing knowledge. In more modern times, the society was also responsible for publishing the work of significant scientists. But did you know they were not able to publish Isaac Newton’s book?  While

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Aaron Sorkin

How Does Aaron Sorkin Deal with Writer’s Block?

Writer’s block is a state which is primarily associated with writing. This is when a writer is unable to produce new work or there is some sort of creative difficulty to write. This creative block is often a result of various issues the writer might be facing. But did you know Aaron Sorkin also experienced

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