Day: May 2, 2017

Fixing the Ephemeral: An Ongoing Conversation with Artist Donald Blumberg

Fixing the Ephemeral: An Ongoing Conversation with Artist Donald Blumberg

May 2, 2017

Untitled from the series Television Political Mosaics 1968–1969, 1968–69, Donald Blumberg. Gelatin silver print. Courtesy of Donald...

The One Thought that Fuels Anxiety and How to Overcome It

The One Thought that Fuels Anxiety and How to Overcome It

May 2, 2017

By Mark DeNicola / 04.28.2017 I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the middle of...

Aloha: Much More than Just Hello and Goodbye

Aloha: Much More than Just Hello and Goodbye

May 2, 2017

By Leslie Turnbull / 04.28.2017 Anthropologist Remembering Our Natural Way The world seems kind of depressing these...

External Conflict in the Greek World, 499-27 BCE

External Conflict in the Greek World, 499-27 BCE

May 2, 2017

This is a 3D rendition of how an ancient ship ramming an enemy vessel may have looked....

As an academic researcher and teacher of ancient and medieval history, I endeavor to give voice to the ideas and concepts from my studies and those of others and share them with those people seeking exposure to expert perspectives who may otherwise lack such direct access. I believe it is important that we open avenues of productive dialogue between experts and non-experts - both of whom I try to bring together here - in order to elevate the greater discussion of ideas among the engaged populace.

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On behalf of myself and the Brewminate team, welcome!

Matthew A. McIntosh