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Cover of the November 1933 issue

The Spider was an American pulp magazine published by Popular Publications from 1933 to 1943. Every issue included a lead novel featuring the Spider, a heroic crime-fighter. The novels in the first two issues were written by R. T. M. Scott; thereafter every lead novel was credited to "Grant Stockbridge", a house name. Norvell Page, a prolific pulp author, wrote most of these. Unlike some contemporary pulp heroes, The Spider was willing to kill criminals, and when he did so he left a red spider inked on his victims. Page in particular wrote stories with violent storylines, often with science-fiction plot devices. Continuity from novel to novel was often disregarded, with characters killed in one issue appearing unscathed in later issues. Each magazine also featured short stories, occasionally including elements of horror fiction. Most of the cover art was painted by John Newton Howitt or Rafael de Soto. The magazine was cancelled in 1943 due to a paper shortage caused by World War II. (Full article...)

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Abolitionist caricature of the caning of Charles Sumner

... that American abolitionists co-opted the concept of Southern chivalry (caricature pictured) as an insult against pro-slavery white Southerners?
... that Shagdarjavin Natsagdorj's remarks at an academic conference led to a communist purge and contributed to the Sino-Soviet split?
... that Pujol and Quintonil are the highest-rated restaurants in Mexico's first Michelin guide, with two Michelin stars each?
... that football player Peter Bowden only started long snapping to help his cousin, a punter, produce film in high school, and both are now in the National Football League?
... that the adjacent Jennings and Sloane Houses comprise New York City's largest single-family residence?
... that Arthur Fulton, his father and his son all won the Sovereign's Prize for rifle shooting?
... that the Asyikin–Brugman Treaty was revoked 11 days after being signed?
... that Shirley Warde not only starred in theater and movie productions, but also wrote playscripts and short stories for magazines?
... that in Thailand and Cambodia, cats are used in a procession to ask for rain?

In the news (from June 10)

Narendra Modi

In the Indian general election, the National Democratic Alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (pictured) is re-elected with a reduced majority.
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft conducts its first crewed flight, carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station.
The CNSA Chang'e 6 completes sampling and takeoff from the far side of the Moon.
Claudia Sheinbaum is elected as the president of Mexico.

On June 14

June 14

Killing of Sudbury and Hales

1381 – During the Peasants' Revolt in England, rebels stormed the Tower of London, killing Simon Sudbury, Lord Chancellor, and Robert Hales, Lord High Treasurer (both pictured).
1646 – Franco-Spanish War: French and Spanish fleets fought the inconclusive Battle of Orbetello, with sailing vessels of both sides having to be towed into action by galleys due to light winds.
1846 – Settlers in Sonoma began rebelling against Mexico, later proclaiming the California Republic and raising a homemade flag with a bear and a star.
1934 – The landmark Australian Eastern Mission concluded after a three-month diplomatic tour of East and South-East Asia.
1940 – The Soviet Union issued an ultimatum to Lithuania demanding that the Red Army be allowed to enter the country and form a pro-Soviet government.

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Al-Hajj is the 22nd chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, describing the pilgrimage to Mecca known as the Hajj. This Chinese scroll from the Khalili Collections includes the full text of the chapter as well as an illustration of the pilgrims' destination, the Kaaba.Scroll by unknown artist; restored/photographed by Khalili Collections

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