Going to the Moon: Early Cartography of the Lunar Surface The lunar maps shown in this post were created long before satellite images became available. The topography is highly detailed and the historical backgrounds of the astronomers who created them are compelling. by: Cynthia Smith (from the archives)

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Going to the Moon: Early Cartography of the Lunar Surface | Worlds Revealed

The lunar maps shown in this post were created long before satellite images became available. The topography is highly detailed and the historical ...

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"Call me Ishmael." Readers dive into New Bedford Whaling Museum's 30th 'Moby-Dick' marathon by Andrea Shea

Readers dive into New Bedford Whaling Museum's 30th 'Moby-Dick' marathon

“Call me Ishmael” — one of the most famous first lines in literary history — has been enthralling Herman Melville fans at the New Bedford W...

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Moby Dick; Or, The Whale by Herman Melville

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HAPPY PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY! And Happy New Year! Books published in 1930 will enter the U.S. public domain, such as: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett: This novel introduced the world to the famous detective Sam Spade. As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner: A masterpiece of American literature. The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie: This was the first novel to feature the beloved character Miss Marple. #books #literature #publicdomain 1/

The Spiritual Role and Elegant Architecture of Japanese Temples "Japanese Buddhist temples are more than just a collection of religious buildings. They are tangible theology offering us insights into one of Japan’s main religions."

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The Spiritual Role and Elegant Architecture of Japanese Temples | TheCollector

Japanese Buddhist temples are more than just a collection of religious buildings. They are tangible theology offering us insights into one of Japan...

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Marlene Dietrich comes to America Marlene Dietrich enjoyed success on stage and screen in 1920s Berlin, but became an international star in 1930. That year she came to the United States to star in Morocco alongside Gary Cooper. By John Mark Ockerbloom

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Marlene Dietrich comes to America

Marlene Dietrich enjoyed success on stage and screen in 1920s Berlin, but became an international star in 1930. That year she came to the United St...

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Tintin, The Wayback Machine, and The Public Domain by Sterling Dudley What do a Belgian boy reporter, a forgotten 2008 webpage, and the Wayback Machine have in common? They all played a role in uncovering Tintin the Belgian detective’s earliest adventures as part of Public Domain Day 2025.

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The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew A new year means a new parade of classic characters and works entering the public domain. By Rachel Treisman https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5649395/public-domain-2026-copyright-betty-boop-pluto #books #comics #movies #publicDomainDayCountdown