[Link] The Antonov An-225 Seems To Have Been Destroyed After All

Read: 3/3/2022 hackaday.com

Something that probably unites most Hackaday readers is a love of machines, particularly unique or interesting ones.

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[Link] Note from Aldo Moro kidnappers sells for €26,000 at controversial auction

Read: 27/1/2022 www.theguardian.com

Rome’s Bertolami auction house sold the historical document for €26,000 ($28,960) on Thursday, far surpassing its original estimate of €1,300-1,700.

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[Link] Scholars Cringe at the Term ‘Dark Ages.’ Dan Jones Explains Why.

Read: 15/11/2021 www.nytimes.com

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Those who write about medieval history often develop a keen awareness that the narrative is best told when it is made relatable to the modern reader.

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