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June 16, 2024

This French Writer Paid for His Mistress’s and Her Husband’s Renovations So That He Could Move In With Them

This is the tale of how Voltaire managed to secure lodging with his mistress, Émilie du Châtelet, by funding the renovations of her husband's château.

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June 17, 2024

“Wisdom Is Higher Than a Fool Can Reach”- Phillis Wheatley, The Enslaved Woman Who Became The First Black Poet In The US

Some of the darkest chapters in human history contain the most inspiring accounts of the strength and determination of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. One such story is