The message in medieval manuscripts is clear: The rich are good, the poor are trouble. Gluttony—overindulging in...
History
Retracing the history of media technologies in the practice of medicine. Reba Benschoter readied herself to speak...
Analyzing the evolving state of British health in the nineteenth century and how Livingstone’s perceptions of this...
Until today, she was the only first lady born outside the U.S.. She had to prove herself...
In Peru, the challenge of providing health care to the country’s citizens has spurred interest in alternative...
Early spiritual and religious concepts developed to deal with an occasionally but worldwide seen natural phenomenon which...
Since its beginnings in the Arabia of the 7th century CE, the religion of Muhammad the prophet...
Language about Jews in the medieval Good Friday liturgy often carried over into physical violence toward local...
The medieval period saw Jews experience intense antisemitism. Introduction The roots of antisemitism can be found in...
In a discussion with Reinhard Bernbeck, he delves into the origins and ethics of conducting archaeological investigations...
Germany, which had only unified in 1870, was a latecomer to the colonial game. By David Carlin...
Developments forced a dramatic transformation in the character of warfare from antiquity, changing tactics, weaponry, and fortifications....
The Battle of Zama not only ended the Second Punic War, it also established the Roman army...
Examining Iran’s economic history pre- and post-revolution. Introduction Prior to 1979, Iran’s economic development was rapid. Traditionally...
It was during the 19th century that refinement techniques were developed and oil began to boom. Introduction...
Throughout history, Iran was always a cradle of science, contributing to medicine, mathematics, astronomy and philosophy. Introduction...
Faith, science, and stargazing influenced everyday decisions in the Middle Ages. Introduction Humankind has always looked to...
Examining major European twentieth-century narratives and interpretations that have seen it as an age of violence, terror,...
Feminist movements have generated, made possible, and nurtured feminist theories and feminist academic knowledge. Introduction “History is...
Evidence gathered in recent years shows that some ancient narratives contain remarkably reliable records of real events....
Being armed with facts isn’t always enough – bureaucracy and red tape often stand in the way....
If ever a library had a single founder, Thomas Jefferson is the founder of the Library of...
Cicero’s life was marked by a tension between the life of a politician and that of a...
New research has rubbished perceptions of Roman Britain as a region inhabited solely by white Europeans. Our...
Political and moral views are framed in terms of a fight between patriot and traitor, law and...
While the social category of ‘persons’ is found in multiple cultural contexts, who or what is recognized...
The Roman historian Suetonius referred to Caligula as a “monster,” and the surviving sources are universal in...
Forty-five years of unopposed rule seems an unlikely feat for any ruler in Roman history. By Edelia...
A shrine to a “wise woman” fulfilling an oraculor role. By Philippe BohstromArchaeologist The town of Abel Beth...
Examining cult and religion in Philistia during the Iron Age. By Dr. David Ben-ShlomoProfessor of ArchaeologyAriel University...