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Darth Vader | Name Changes

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel March 11, 2021 No Comments

This is not necessarily a famous inclusion, though the rationale behind the name change is interesting enough. Eric Welch (not Anakin Skywalker) He grew up in foster homes and orphanages.…

After Nicknames And Pseudonyms Identifying Imaginative Identities Mongolic Name Changes Where To Find Languages

Yujiulü Mugulü | Name Changes

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel March 8, 2021 No Comments

I came across this figure a while ago in Peter Golden’s book about Central Asia while I was attending Brookdale Community College. Mugulü’s story sounds interesting enough to be made…

Author Inspiration World-Building Writer Development

Diversity In Fantasy

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel March 8, 2021 1 Comment

In Helen Young\’s article \”Game of Thrones\’ Racism Problem,\” she seemed to focus more on the show\’s interpretation of Daenerys Targaryen than the books\’. Although there are similarities between the…

Autobiographies

Verdi, by Joseph Wechsberg | Literature Review

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel March 7, 2021 No Comments

An important figure in opera becomes among the quintillion points of light.

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Aer: Memories of Old | Video Game Review

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel March 6, 2021 No Comments

This game has plenty of potential, yet it hasn\'t flown even close to the sun.

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Child of Light | Video Game Review

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel February 28, 2021 No Comments

I did not expect this game to be produced by a triple A gaming corporation, since it has the makings of an indie game. Gameplay This is a 2-D platformer…

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El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz | Name Changes

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel February 27, 2021 1 Comment

On the eve of Black History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to include the complex civil rights leader El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz–otherwise known as Malcolm X. Malcolm Little He…

After Nicknames And Pseudonyms Identifying Imaginative Identities Indo-European Name Changes Where To Find Languages

Daniel Tammet | Name Changes

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel February 26, 2021 No Comments

He is an autistic savant from England who has been studied by academics and appeared on the David Letterman Show. His main areas of interest are numbers and languages, with…

Autobiographies

Born On A Blue Day, by Daniel Tammet | Literature Review

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel February 26, 2021 No Comments

I read this a while ago and am reading it again for this site. Daniel Tammet He is an autistic savant from England who has synesthesia, which is a medical…

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Never Alone (Kishima Inŋitchuŋa) | Video Game Review

Robert-Benjamin Patriotsbarrel February 22, 2021 No Comments

The first game I ever played taking place in the Arctic.