Articles written by Lito Apostolakou
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Jane Austen's Very Expensive Draft Novel Manuscript
There is still a fascination with the handwritten word especially when that word comes from an author as famous as Jane Austen.
Jul 29, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Signs, Signage and Typography: A Project in Visual Preservation
Vernacular Typography promises to salvage architectural and commercial signage that is part of cultural history.
Jun 30, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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What's in a Name: A Dictionary for Trade Historians
What is the relationship between words and their cultural context? The Dictionary of Traded Goods explores trade names in early modern England.
May 27, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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18th Century London Biographies: From Workhouse to Courthouse
Trace the lives of 18th-century Londoners as these were imprinted on poor relief, charity and criminal justice records and made accessible in London Lives.
Apr 28, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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London Protest March Against Government Spending Cuts
Hundreds of thousands march in London against government cuts.
Mar 26, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Historical Diaries and a Victorian Love Story
Author of Victoria and Abdul, Shrabani Basu, talks about the diaries of Queen Victoria's confidant.
Mar 17, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Children's Book Manuscript Accepted for Publication Instantly
Publishers will be more than eager to publish this children's story even without laying eyes on the manuscript, even though there will be no book signings.
Feb 23, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Which Archival Storage Boxes to Choose for Document Preservation
Preserve archival documents - manuscripts, files, newspapers - by choosing the right archive box from a variety of clamshell and flat storage boxes.
Feb 17, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Pastel Pencils in Shades of Brown by Derwent and Faber Castell
High-quality pastel pencils made by Conte, Cretacolor, Derwent and Faber Castell come in a variety of shades of brown from Ochre to Burnt Sienna.
Feb 14, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Art Brown Pens by Faber-Castell and Zig for Drawing and Sketching
Dull, drab and dreadful? Not at all. Art pens made by Faber-Castell, Zig, Pilot, Tombow, Stabilo and Staedtler prove that brown is anything but drab.
Feb 11, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Where to Find, Buy and Download Antique Wall Maps
Choose and download your own antique maps from the British Library, National Archives and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Feb 10, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Retro Pens, Bic and Pentel, Spur 1970s Nostalgia
Feel 1970s nostalgia surging with a Bic Cristal and Ball Pentel. A Paper Mate will have the same effect, too.
Feb 8, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Cheap Fountain Pens for Under $20
Affordable pens for those on a budget: Pelikan, Sailor, Ohto, Platinum and Rotring make good quality fountain pens for under $20.
Feb 3, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Normandy or Pas de Calais? Bletchley Park, Double Agent and D-Day
New information about the D-Day Normandy landings is unearthed as the archive of Bletchley Park is preparing to go online.
Feb 2, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Cheap Fountain Pens for Under $10
They take ink cartridges, feature steel nibs and offer a smooth writing experience. They are fountain pens and the good news is: they cost under $10.
Jan 28, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Old Money to New Money Mobile App: Historic Prices in Your iPhone
Convert old money to current prices with the new mobile app from the UK National Archives.
Jan 24, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Pens for Children: Fountain Pens for Kids' Handwriting
Sturdy but attractive fountain pens are perfect to introduce kids to the art of handwriting.
Jan 20, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Pink Ink: Cartridge Inks and Bottled Ink in Shades of Pink
Diamine, J.Herbin and Private Reserve produce quality bottled ink in shades of pink, suitable for fountain pens, writing and journaling.
Jan 17, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Ask Not: John F Kennedy Speeches in JFK Presidential Library
John F Kennedy's historic speeches, including his famous "ask not" inaugural address of January 1961, can be accessed online in video and audio form.
Jan 17, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Ink Products, Pens and Archival Ink for Historical Preservation
From Pigma Micron Pens to Zig Millennium to Diamine Ink and J. Herbin Authentic, pigmented ink and quality pens are a must for archivists
Jan 11, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Pink Pens: Rollerballs, Gel Pens, Highlighters in Shades of Pink
Love pink? Lusting after pink writing instruments? Pen makers Pentel, Pilot, Uni-Ball, Pentel, Stabilo, Faber-Castell and Zebra can feed your addiction.
Jan 10, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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WikiLeaks and Historians: US Embassy Cables as Primary Sources
Are the US Embassy cables leaked by WikiLeaks as valuable primary sources for historians as they are hyped to be?
Jan 5, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Levenger Pens, How to Choose a Fountain Pen
With prices well below $100, a variety of quality designs and interchangeable nibs, Levenger Pens offer good value for money to experts and beginners alike.
Jan 3, 2011
- Lito Apostolakou
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Paleolithic Diet: Were Neanderthals Meat Eaters or Vegetarians?
New findings suggest the Neanderthals were not solely carnivores.
Dec 28, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Sailor Tattoos and Traditional Tattoo Designs
True Love, Hands Across the Sea, Mother and Saint George and the Dragon were traditional tattoo designs of old.
Dec 20, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Julian Assange Released on Bail: Justice is Not Dead Yet
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange breathes the fresh air of London as his bail is upheld by the High Court Judge.
Dec 16, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Catholic Priest Abuse Revelations by WikiLeaks
The Vatican's stance towards the Catholic church abuse scandal is brought to light by US Embassy cables leaked by WikiLeaks.
Dec 13, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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WikiLeaks Julian Assange Arrested in London: Is it a Conspiracy?
On December, 7 2010 WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, was arrested by appointment at a north London police station.
Dec 8, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Gift Subscriptions as Christmas Presents for History Buffs
For the history buff in your life, subscriptions to libraries, history magazines and historical associations or societies are original Christmas presents.
Dec 7, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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WikiLeaks Forced Offline by Amazon and EveryDNS
The plot thickens after WikiLeaks is forced offline by EveryDNS, days after Amazon removed the site from its servers succumbing to political pressure.
Dec 3, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Lady Gaga Dies for Online Fundraising for HIV AIDS Charity
Celebrities, such as Lady Gaga, Justine Timberlake and Serena Williams will end their digital lives to raise money on World Aids Day for Keep a Child Alive.
Nov 30, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Who Needs Espionage Intelligence When There is WikiLeaks?
Historians wait for years for sensitive government documents to be released. Agents are trained to acquire espionage intelligence. Now they have WikiLeaks.
Nov 29, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Student Protesters Kettled for Hours in Parliament Street, London
Thousands of students were contained by police in central London on November 24, one of the coldest days of the year.
Nov 25, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Spider-Girl, Female Superhero Unveiled by Marvel Comics
Spider-Girl "Mayday" was missed by her fans but now a new female superhero is in town: Spider-Girl! Or shall we say Anya Corazon, Arana?
Nov 18, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Rossetti Drawing of Pre-Raphaelite Muse Jane Morris Discovered
A Pre-Raphaelite drawing of the mother of all muses is to be exhibited in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery in 2011.
Nov 17, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Weiwei, Sunflower Seeds and the Sound of Silence
Tate Modern's special art exhibit, Ai Weiwei's monumental Sunflower Seeds, is surrounded by Do Not Touch signs.
Nov 16, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Pictures of the Moon Reveal Space Artifacts
Moon photos taken by NASA show the space hardware that astronauts left behind after the completion of their lunar landing.
Nov 15, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Batman in London: Batman Legends Dark Knight Action in UK Capital
It's taken some time but Batman writer, Grant Morrison, finally brought the Dark Knight to London. The latest issue of Batman Legends is now on sale.
Nov 13, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Paper Conservation of Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield
Original manuscripts of Dickens A Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield held at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London are under threat of extinction.
Nov 8, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Siberia Maps: Map Making in 17th-century Russia
The 17th-century Siberia maps of Russian cartographer Remezov are available in digital form in Harvard's Houghton Library.
Nov 4, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Pétain, the Antisemitic Law and the Vichy Syndrome
A new document confirming the antisemitism of the head of the collaborationist Vichy government, Henri Philippe Pétain, during World War Two is revealed.
Oct 12, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Last Letter to Sylvia Plath: Ted Hughes on Suicide
A poem written by Ted Hughes on the suicide of Sylvia Plath is discovered in the British Library 12 years after his death.
Oct 7, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Nuke North Korea: Richard Nixon, Cold War and Nuclear Disaster
One inch from nuclear disaster: Nixon's finger was closer to the nuclear trigger than thought. Nixon considered the possibility of nuking North Korea.
Sep 24, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Postmodernism and Primary Documents: Michel Foucault on History
In his Archaeology of Knowledge, Michel Foucault questions the traditional premises of history and the ways primary documents are used.
Sep 3, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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World Maps and World Views - Antique Maps and Aim of Cartography
Far from representing reality, maps depict the world views of their maker and of the society within which they are created.
Aug 27, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Ghost Signs: Wall Advertising on British Buildings
Wall advertising was common in the olden days and some buildings bear the "ghost signs" of times past, a resource for the history of advertising.
Aug 22, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Times News Archives for a Subscription Fee
News archives are sought after by historians and researchers but online access to most of them is subject to a subscription fee.
Jul 30, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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The Enchanted Land: Sightseeing in 19th Century Greece
Hailing from England, France and America, travelers to the "enchanted land" of Greece produced important accounts about the country and its people.
Jul 23, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Celia Fiennes - Travel Writer in 17th-Century Britain
Traveling on horseback, 17th-Century woman traveler, Celia Fiennes explored the width and breadth of Britain.
Jul 16, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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Travel Writers and the History of Britain
From the 12th to the 19th century travel writers have recorded the history of Britain.
Jun 25, 2010
- Lito Apostolakou
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