Mad about Science: Armaments of the Roman Legions
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist Rome was one of the most feared empires of the ancient world. To this day, it is still held up as the premier example of conquest and control by showcasing...
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The death of comedy
A political tragedy By Zach HagadoneReader Staff It seems to be a trend that as political regimes — even whole civilizations — begin to collapse, people not only keep laughing but laugh louder. The...
Mad about Science: Roman legion food
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist It should come as no surprise to regular “Mad About Science” readers that the author is a bit of a foodie. Food is such an integral part of the human...
Cursing Chaucer’s name
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Modern, commodified celebrations of Valentine’s Day are equally loathed and adored by couples, bachelors and bachelorettes alike. Anyone who finds themselves resisting the desire to decapitate the giant teddy...
Sandpoint and the Roman Empire
By Mark Reiner Reader Contributor My wife and I are two of those “back-to-the-land” hippies Ben referenced in one of the earlier “Redoubt” articles. A large portion of us moved back to the land...
