domain | publicdomainreview.org |
summary | This website features a collection of essays spanning various categories such as Books, Culture, History, Literature, Art, Philosophy, Science, Medicine, Photography, and more. Here are summaries of some recent content:
1. "You Think Me a Bold Cheat: Mary Carleton, Counterfeit Princess" by Laura Kolb (Culture/History/Literature, 17 Sep 2025): Explores the life and deception of Mary Carleton, who was accused of being a counterfeiter in colonial America.
2. "Watching the World in a Dark Room: The Early Modern Camera Obscura" by Julie Park (Art/Illustration/Science, 31 Jul 2025): Delves into the history and function of the camera obscura during the early modern period, an invention that laid groundwork for later optical technologies.
3. "Splitting Hairs: Chinese Immigrants, the Queue, and the Boundaries of Political Citizenship" by Sarah Gold McBride (Art/Illustration/Culture/History, 9 Jul 2025): Examines the social implications of the queue as a symbol for Chinese immigrants in Britain during the 19th century, reflecting on political citizenship and cultural identity.
4. "Dancing Naked on the Head of a Pin: The Early History of Microphotography" by Anika Burgess (Photography/Culture/History, 18 Jun 2025): Chronicles the early developments in microphotography, tracing its historical progression and impact on scientific observation.
Additional sections highlight various collections such as:
- Books & Science: A Treatise on the All-Healing Qualities of Earth Bathing (1790 Images) – An exploration into colonial healing practices with earth baths. - Customs, Culture, and People: Paramaribo and the Plantation by Gerrit Schoutens (181030 Images) – A study on Dutch colonial life in Suriname through the lens of dioramas created by Gerrit Schoutens. - Animals & Science Medicine: The Nature of the Beast: Charles le Bruns Human-Animal Hybrids (1806 Books) – An analysis of human-animal hybrids in art from the Baroque era, linking artistic expression with scientific understanding. - Communication, Travel, Exploration, and Technology: Vertiginous Accounts: Travels in the Air (1871 edition Film) – A look at early aviation through travel narratives and films that showcased the thrill of flight. - Animals & Emotion/Expression: Birth of the Pearl (1901 Images) – An examination of artistic representations of pearls throughout history, exploring cultural significance and symbolism. |
title | The Public Domain Review – Online journal dedicated to showcasing the most interesting and unusual out-of-copyright works available on the web |
description | Online journal and not-for-profit project dedicated to the exploration of curious and compelling works from the history of art, literature, and ideas. |
keywords | history, more, culture, shop, public, domain, images, prints, essays, collections, books, latest, policy, project, customs, blog, review |
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created | 2024-02-13 |
updated | 2025-10-21 |
summarized | 2025-10-21 |
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