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Blue Blood, Black Ink

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October 16, 2026
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Well before body art was embraced by counterculture and rock stars, it was coveted as a deeply private and exclusive souvenir among the highest echelons of the royal families. Contrary to popular belief, they do not possess a historical aversion to ink…
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In Search of Europe’s Shaka

When asking whether Europe possesses a hero of such capability, the first step is to define which dimension of Shaka’s greatness is being measured. The book’s protagonist represents a specific archetype: the foundational conqueror who creates a nation out of raw discipline, invents a revolutionary way of war, rules with…

The Crown of Boughs

September 18, 2026
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One grey morning, a silent wolf entered the royal chamber. He came from Calais, carrying a heavy iron axe. The falcon looked from the wolf up to the King. She understood then that the jewels, the lands and the golden perch had never truly belonged to her…
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Former diplomat and globetrotter, Dan Costinas is a versatile contemporary writer, translator, and editor. A true polyglot, he has authored and contributed to several dozen books spanning mainly fiction, essays, aphorisms, reviews and criticism, journalism, and poetry.

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Books of Our Continent

From the quiet shelves of forty-four national archives and ancient university libraries to the cosy corners of independent bookstores and modest home…

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