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a historical novel that tells the story of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps through the eyes of a young boy
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Retailers often rely on historical data from previous seasons to make decisions, but by reacting quickly to the data at hand and responding to how the market is performing will be retailers’ best bets for a successful holiday season.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Among the items available are works of art, historical artifacts, and pop culture memorabilia that collectors won’t want to miss out on.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Kate Erickson is a television writer who has written for hour-long shows ranging from historical to apocalyptic, including FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MR. ROBOT, SEE and HEELS.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
There’s also the occasional historical piece, usually tied to an event which has made the news or because a trend in online searches appears positioned to generate significant sales before the public becomes tired of it.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Among the items available are works of art, historical artifacts, and pop culture memorabilia that collectors won’t want to miss out on.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Kate Erickson is a television writer who has written for hour-long shows ranging from historical to apocalyptic, including FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MR. ROBOT, SEE and HEELS.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
There’s also the occasional historical piece, usually tied to an event which has made the news or because a trend in online searches appears positioned to generate significant sales before the public becomes tired of it.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Once on the record, Dickinson recounted the sidebar with the attorneys, making factual claims that Beles says were flat-out false.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Provide clear, factual updates on any potential policy impacts.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, houses a bar accessible to its highest-paying customers that sits on the arena’s literal hardwood floor, only feet from the benches.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The literal collaging in her work complements and sometimes contradicts her purely painterly juxtapositions.Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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When asked about the impact of his father on his work, renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone recalled working on behind-the-scenes documentaries for his father’s films, such as Alexander and W. This heritage, combined with his own projects, has shaped his approach to documentary filmmaking.Shaan Memon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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Another collaboration sees the Coronado Island Film Festival screening films that highlight the intersection of food, culture, and art, including the documentary Fish and Men, which focuses on the seafood industry.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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The movie’s true set pieces are the professorial villain’s ostentatious monologues using fast food, musical plagiarism, and Monopoly as metaphors to point out how modern religions are just conspicuous iterations of what’s come before.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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However, our Editors’ Choice, GameMaker, does a better job balancing consumer convenience with true professional game development potential.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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