curious idlers
1Otium — Otium, a Latin abstract term, has a variety of meanings, including leisure time in which a person can enjoy eating, playing, resting, contemplation and academic endeavors. It sometimes, but not always, relates to a time in a person s retirement… …
2New London, Connecticut — City of New London   City   Downtown on the west bank of the Thames River …
3Celsus — (Greek: polytonic|Κέλσος ) was a 2nd century Greek philosopher and opponent of Christianity. He is known to us mainly through the reputation of his literary work, The True Word (Account, Doctrine or Discourse) (polytonic|Λόγος AληΘής), almost… …
4Crusade of the Pastoureaux — Crusade of the Pastoureaux † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Crusade of the Pastoureaux One of the most curious of the popular movements inspired by a desire to deliver the Holy Land. St. Louis, King of France, had gone on the Crusade (1248) …