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Peta Greenfield

Peta is a historian and podcaster who loves nothing more than dusting off old books and reading about obscure priestesses and Roman consuls.

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The Antikythera Mechanism is the ultimate ancient nerd puzzle

A new theoretical model for the Antikythera Mechanism suggests we're really close to cracking the case on this puzzling artefact!

The Antikythera Mechanism is the ultimate ancient nerd puzzle
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Mechanical Keyboard: Life Side Quest

A wooden keyboard nerd embarks on a quest for a mechanical keyboard and falls in love with Melbourne along the way.

Mechanical Keyboard: Life Side Quest
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Building the history of Korea

The humble plastic brick can allow you to build history, explore perspectives, and come to a deeper appreciation for humanity's complexity.

Building the history of Korea
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Frank Gehry reaches new heights in home town Toronto

The Toronto towers project looks set to be Gehry's tallest exploration yet. How does this homecoming sit within the wider arc of his work?

Frank Gehry reaches new heights in home town Toronto
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King Island blows (in the best possible way)

Harnessing the ocean as a renewable energy source is taking off. And Australia is well placed to ride that wave!

King Island blows (in the best possible way)
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Science is perfecting transparent wood aka how to ruin a Trojan horse

Advances in creating transparent wood are becoming both sustainable and exciting! Imagine what you could achieve with this material...

Science is perfecting transparent wood aka how to ruin a Trojan horse
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D&D Ravenloft: Lineages to sink your teeth into

The Unearthed Arcana lineages have the potential to change you quite literally. Thinking Ravenloft? It’s worth knowing what you’re in for!

D&D Ravenloft: Lineages to sink your teeth into
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Bridgerton and the Netflixification of English Regency history

While Bridgerton brings us hot Regency action, how does its focus and diversity clash or gel with Austen's works from the time?

Bridgerton and the Netflixification of English Regency history
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Settlers of Catan: my family Christmas tradition

Every family has its traditions. Some involve a land called Catan. Herein is an exploration of the ritual that defines my Christmas.

Settlers of Catan: my family Christmas tradition
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Twilight Struggle and why we’re still obsessed with the Cold War

What if a board game could give us the chance to play out the Cold War and figure out just why the US-Russia conflict is so fascinating?

Twilight Struggle and why we’re still obsessed with the Cold War