Porphyry distinguishes six categories of gods and the powers they bestow. In the De abstinentia (ii, 41, 5) Porphyry...
History
Theosophy and its founders had an outsize impact on Americans’ ideas about spirituality and Asian religions. Introduction...
A about love, art, gender, autonomy, and the human condition. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction The...
It represents a fusion of art, science, and engineering. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Leonardo da...
It is a visionary and profound work that transcends its 19th-century origins. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate...
It was an elaborate and deeply embedded system that shaped the lives of millions for centuries. By...
Watteau’s patrons saw no condemnation of their lifestyle in his work. By Dr. Meredith MartinProfessor of Art...
Ivory piano keys and the invisible human suffering caused by our cultural commodities. By Marina ManoukianWriter and...
The imperial system he designed endured in various forms for centuries. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
The violence they wrought left scars on the borderlands of Kansas and Missouri. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
It was central to the totalitarian transformation of Germany. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction The rise...
Aegimus stood at the crossroads—recording with precision the heartbeat of a new science. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
He demonstrated that medical practice could be both an art and a science. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
A rugged improvisational approach suited to the challenges of frontier life. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
Christian apocalypticism has evolved from early Jewish eschatological roots. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction The concept...
An apocalypse was a text, not an event. By Dr. Rebecca DenovaEmeritus Professor of Early ChristianityUniversity of...
The story of Shiloh is a somber testament to the peril of blind obedience. By Matthew A....
Before modern stadiums and professional leagues, the foundation of American sports emerged across colonial towns, Native territories,...
No evidence has been found for a large-scale migration of Israelites from Egypt. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
The Migration Period was a crucible in which the old world died and a new one was...
Whatever purpose the song served, it was clearly popular as many copies have been found. Introduction The Song...
Rapanui people used rock gardens to grow much of their food. Introduction Conventional wisdom holds that the...
Corn itself was a deity who gave itself for the good of the people Introduction Corn (maize)...
Ancient healers laid the groundwork for systematic approaches to health and disease. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate...
Despite the demographic and cultural devastation, indigenous peoples across the Americas survived and adapted. By Matthew A....
His work transformed vaccine science into a rigorous and systematic discipline. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
Humanity has always lived in the shadow—and under the influence—of changing skies. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate...
The Industrial Revolution was a turning point in Earth’s environmental history. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
Climate science has provided the tools and knowledge to mitigate and adapt to climate change. By Matthew...
Women were active participants in agriculture, urban crafts, trade, and services. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...