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The Encyclopaedia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent
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The aim of the following piece is simply to share some interesting accounts of the tin-trade in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, par...
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This is the second and final part of our look at Alexander III of Macedon (Part I), who you almost certainly know as Alexander the Great. Last week, we looked at the sources for Alexander's life, the historiography (that is, the history-of-the-history) of his modern reception and then he abilities as a military commander, both...
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[AI summary] The discussion revolves around the concept of scientific consensus on climate change and the role of the Cook et al. paper in addressing perceived disagreements. Key points include: 1. **Consensus Clarification**: The Cook et al. paper aims to demonstrate strong agreement within the scientific community, countering claims of a lack of consensus. However, some argue that the paper oversimplifies the consensus by focusing on specific aspects (e.g., IPCC reports) and may not capture the full range of scientific opinions. 2. **Polarization and Misrepresentation**: The debate is seen as polarized, with scientists often viewed as part of a political stance rather than as neutral experts. This polarization is attributed to political influence on cli...
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