Kristine Doherty
Kristine Doherty is a surrealistic wanderer with ties in London and Seattle. When she's not busy voicing her opinions or writing, she can usually be found with her nose buried deeply in a book, while the soothing strains of Brian Eno play in the background.
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Classics at Magdalen College, Oxford (in my dreams)
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The Top 9 Albums of the New Romantic MovementIn this article you will find 9 records that encapsulate the 1980's New Romantic movement. -
Pamela Colman Smith: The Artist Behind the Rider-Waite Tarot DeckDo you enjoy using the Rider-Waite tarot deck? If so, read on and discover the artist behind the most popular tarot deck used today. -
Historical Travel Guide: The Best Churches in ParisMore than anything else in Paris, I adore the churches. I am officially obsessed with churches in Paris and could easily spend weeks meandering around them all. Here are some churches that really stand out for me and to which I return again and again. -
How to Give Your Baby Encyclopedic KnowledgeChildren love to learn; that is a given. But did you know that a child's brain growth can be sped up by visual, auditory and tactile stimulation? -
A Brief History of OpiumOpium is a drug that has existed since the dawn of time. It was opium that gently nudged Samuel Taylor Coleridge and helped him to conjure up Kubla Khan, and many other artists are deeply in its debt. -
The Life of Roman Emperor Julian the ApostateJulian the Apostate was a Roman Emperor during the Constantinian Dynasty and was the last pagan Caesar of the Roman Empire. -
3 of Australia's Deadliest Sea CreaturesThe isolation of Australia for 55 million years has created a sanctuary for plants, animals and birds, and some of the oldest living plants and animals can be found here. So too can some of the deadliest creatures known to man. -
The Extravagant Life of Charles BaudelaireArguably one of the greatest French poets of all time, Charles Baudelaire cut a dashing, dandyish figure whatever path he traveled upon. -
Death and the Ancient Egyptian AfterlifeIt may seem hard to believe today, but the highlight of existence for every ancient Egyptian was his death and burial. -
Are Libertarians the Future of America?The Libertarian Party intrigues me more with each passing day, and I am pleased to announce that they are now the third largest political party in America. -
Ritalin and the Drugging of America's ChildrenIn 1966, the World Health Organization warned that the overuse of Ritalin had reached dangerous proportions, and the UN concluded that frustrated parents, teachers and doctors were much too quick to pin the label of ADD on children whose behavior annoyed those around them. -
Hatshepsut: The Female Pharaoh Who Ruled as a ManThere have been two exceptional female pharaohs in Egypt's history -- Cleopatra was one, and Hatshepsut was another. But while Cleopatra as pharaoh maintained a traditional role as a female, Hatshepsut reigned like a man for 21 years and 9 months. -
6 Post-Punk Bands You Should Know AboutAfter the punk rock explosion of the early to mid 1970's had died down, a new breed of music quickly rose up to take its place. -
From Horned God to Lucifer - the Origin of SatanThe existence of a horned god doesn't originate from Christianity. Long before the Bible had ever been written, cavemen were carving sketches of horned gods into cave walls. -
Why Sleep Training Harms InfantsWe've all heard of the scenario where new parents allow their babies to cry, uncomforted, for extended lengths of time, in the vain hope that what they are doing will help their baby to soothe itself to sleep. -
Splenda: The Newest Artificial Sweetener and Why You Should Avoid ItHave you ever looked around a grocery store and noticed that more and more items these days contain artificial sweeteners? If you have, you're not alone.
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Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of PompeiiIn 79 AD, when the Roman Empire was just barely over a century old, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried with it forever the great city of Pompeii.
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The Story of Dutch Painter Hieronymus BoschWas Hieronymus Bosch a moralist or a madman? Neither, as it turns out. He was simply a man of his day and his paintings were the result of the culture and era in which he lived.
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The Enigma of Actor Crispin GloverThe furiously eccentric Crispin Hellion Glover was born on April 20, 1964 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City to proud parents Bruce Herbert Glover and Mary Elizabeth Lillian Betty Krachey Bloom Koerber.
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Why Infant Formula Samples Should Be Banned from HospitalsThe proliferation of free goodie bags filled with formula and doled out to unsuspecting hospital patients is a practice that must end if we are to help more women successfully breastfeed their babies.
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The Velvet Underground and Nico: Rock's First Alternative RecordIt has been famously remarked that even though only a small handful of fans bought the first Velvet Underground album, nearly all of them were inspired enough to start their own band.
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The Allure of Absinthe - A Milky Green BeverageMuch has been written about the uniquely subversive and beguiling absinthe through the centuries and many great wordsmiths and artists have sought solace in the Little Green Fairy.
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Andre Breton and the Surrealist MovementAn extraordinary cultural movement, art form and way of life reared its dazzling head in Paris during the early 1920's. This movement, which sprang from the dying rubescent embers of Dadaism, was called Surrealism.
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Beauty Rituals of Ancient EgyptHerodotus once described Egypt as "a gift of the Nile," and much has been written about the history of Ancient Egypt.
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The Life of French Author J.K. HuysmansMany people out there are familiar with The Picture of Dorian Gray, written by the extraordinary Oscar Wilde.
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The Dangerous Link Between Vaccines and AutismIn a perfect world, governments would look after their citizens. Governments would not accept bribes in the form of money or "donations" to further the agenda of unscrupulous industries and businesses who do not have the best interests of the American public at heart.
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Confessions of a Lush Addict - Why I Adore Bath ProductsOkay, I admit it. I love bath products. But not just any bath products, mind you -- Lush bath products.
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Understanding HinduismHinduism has been described in western literature as mystical and otherworldly, and it does a good job of living up to its reputation.
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Fun with Personality TestsThe Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter are personality tests that are widely used in schools and in the workplace to assess an individual's strengths and weaknesses.
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The Sacred Religion of VoodooEveryone has heard of voodoo dolls and people being transformed into zombies. But what else do you know about the sacred religion of voodoo?
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The Lost DayAt the world's rim, in the primal, vanished light, a hesperidean grove lies
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Becalmedin aere aedificare in articulo mortis, city on the clouds
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Why Your Rhesus Factor is Important During PregnancyDo you know what your blood type is? If you don't and are pregnant, blood tests will soon reveal the answer to that question.
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Tips on Finding a Homeschooling Method That's Right for YouWhen you think about homeschooling, what do you imagine?
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Are You Thinking About Homeschooling?Are you thinking about homeschooling? If so, you're not alone. According to the United States Department of Education, there were 1.1 million children homeschooled in the year 2003.
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Courtney Love: A BiographyCourtney Love has gone through many different incarnations - and names - in her life. Christened Courtney Michelle Harrison, she has also gone under the names Love Michelle Harrison, Courtney Rodriguez, Courtney Menely and Courtney Love Cobain.
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Artist Elizabeth Siddal: Portrait of a Pre-Raphaelite MuseIn England, in the year 1848, 7 avante garde artists that all shared a unique vision formed one of the greatest movements in art history known as the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
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Should Foreskins Be Harvested?Circumcisions are a controversial subject these days. Bring the topic up with any parent and you're sure to get into a heated discussion with them.
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Indian Women Required to Report Menstrual Cycle to GovernmentImagine working at a job where you were not only required to submit to yearly physicals, but you also had to report when your last menstrual cycle was. If this sounds like something straight out of a George Orwell novel you can rest assured that it is not.