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Mitchell objects to the common perception that studying the supernatural is frivolous or hopelessly esoteric. "People make judgments and decisions all the time based on influences of these sorts," he said.

Author: By Marcus R. Wohlsen, | Title: Supernatural Class Offers Witches, Ouijas | 2/3/1994 | See Source »

While reform candidates shrank from direct contact with the people, offering only boring TV speeches and glum-faced round-table discussions on esoteric subjects during the election campaign, Zhirinovsky held regular Saturday- afternoon street-corner rallies drawing crowds that numbered in the thousands. For every constituency, he designed a tailor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: No Reason to Cheer | 12/27/1993 | See Source »

Don't be deceived by the sexy name: "Chaste, Chased, and Chastened," the latest exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, focuses on an esoteric, but intriguing, historical phenomenon. Subtitled "Old Testament Women in Northern Prints," the exhibit demonstrates how a social and cultural revolution necessitated a revolution in imagery...

Author: By Edith Replogle, | Title: Good Women and the Good Book | 9/30/1993 | See Source »

Giardi received impeccable protection from the offensive line and executed Restic's offense to esoteric perfection, using playaction passes and the option to keep Columbia back on its heels.

Author: By Y. TAREK Farouki, | Title: Isaacson Makes Honor Roll | 9/23/1993 | See Source »

The first half of the 20th century brought more excavations and more cataloging -- but still only scratched the surface of what was to come. By 1950 the field was dominated by J. Eric Thompson and Sylvanus Morley of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Both are still revered as brilliant archaeologists...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Archaeology: Secrets of the Maya | 8/9/1993 | See Source »

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