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Examining Light Novels: the Monastic Origin of European Civilization

Volume ten of Spice and Wolf is remarkable for how much mercantile intrigue is centered around Blondel Abbey in Winfiel, which no doubt has its antecedents in England’s Cistercian Abbey of Rievaulx.  Both favored wool production and became their country’s chief exporter of wool.  (Yes, Winfiel is essentially England.  The country is an island, wool is… Read More Examining Light Novels: the Monastic Origin of European Civilization

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Aniblogger Testimony: I believe in ghosts, Buddhism, and science

This is the sixth in a series of Aniblogger Testimony posts, where select writers will discuss their personal faith.  Today’s post is by Canne of Canne’s anime review blog.  The previous posts in this series were written by Lauren Orisini, R86, Nikko, Arianna, and Ed Sizemore. First of all, I would like to express my… Read More Aniblogger Testimony: I believe in ghosts, Buddhism, and science

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