Day: August 9, 2017

Jewish Sources in the Narrative of Abraham in the ‘General estoria’

Jewish Sources in the Narrative of Abraham in the ‘General estoria’

August 9, 2017

San Fernando Valley Credit: Oakshade, Wikimedia Commons By Dr. David A. Wacks / 05.24.2017 Professor of Spanish Department of Romance...

Egyptian Obelisks and Their Afterlife in Ancient Rome

Egyptian Obelisks and Their Afterlife in Ancient Rome

August 9, 2017

Obelisk, Roman, AD 88/89. Granite, 351.5 cm high. Collection: Benevento, Museo del Sannio, inv. 1916 A brief...

Final Decision? Why the Brain Keeps on Changing Its Mind

Final Decision? Why the Brain Keeps on Changing Its Mind

August 9, 2017

Pasta? Pizza? Clams? Kai Schreiber/Flickr By Dr. Stephen M. Fleming / 11.29.2016 Principal Research Associate at the Wellcome...

Sleepwalking is the Result of a Survival Mechanism Gone Awry

Sleepwalking is the Result of a Survival Mechanism Gone Awry

August 9, 2017

John Everett Millais The Somnambulist / Wikimedia Commons By Dr. Philip Jaekl / 03.03.2017 Neuroscientist Last night, most...

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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