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Antiques

Posted on August 24, 2015 by NB Gwen

“Vintage books, old china, antiques; maybe I love old things so much because I feel impermanent myself.” ― Josh Lanyon, Fatal Shadows       I LOVE antiques. Maybe it’s because I love history and archaeology. Maybe it’s because I just want a … Continue reading →

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History repeats

Posted on August 1, 2015 by NB Gwen

“The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise.” ― Socrates ummm….Socrates lived about 2500 years ago (469  – 399 BCE), and yet this exact … Continue reading →

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Archaeology

Posted on April 22, 2015 by NB Gwen

I have two BAs. Yes, really two. The second one was supposed to be a BSc but my fiancé (at the time) convinced me to cut my degree short and do the second BA. It’s one of my biggest regrets … Continue reading →

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