The Prince is definitely one of the most notorious books of all time; however, the bulk of...
History
Although few of his works have survived, he is referenced extensively by later writers. Introduction Callimachus of Cyrene (l....
This year marks 2,000 years since the birth of the Roman author of the first natural encyclopedia....
The discursive mode established between students and teacher was stringent and charming. A didactic poem by Hermann...
He capitalized on the Great Fire and used it as an opportunity to purchase large quantities of...
The importance of neighbourhood in developing and defending reputation was a key social continuity. Introduction Underlying all...
There were opportunities for land ownership and artistic inspiration, but life there wasn’t without struggle. Introduction In...
“Future generations will not believe it – A Roman soldier, bought and sold, bears stakes and arms...
The story of Ciappelletto, who spins his final confession into a rhetorical masterpiece narrating his own superlative...
Joseph Pulitzer had a very different reputation while alive. This article, Yellow Journalism: The “Fake News” of...
From the outset, organizers envisioned it as a national celebration. By Megan MetcalfCollection Specialist and Recommending OfficerLGBTQ+...
The first transgender medical clinic opened in the U.S. in the 1960s, but treatment began much earlier....
Many artists in the 1980s and 1990s turned their art into activism to raise awareness of the...
Welcome to the enlightening journey into the foundations of sociology, a discipline that delves into the intricate...
Engraved gems, especially glass ones, created a connection between the recipients and politicians. Introduction This article is...
Visual teaching tools used by missionaries for converting the Indigenous population of Central Mexico to Christianity. Introduction...
Robespierre intended to shepherd the French Republic toward a state of absolute virtue, or moral excellence. Introduction...
The history of the Mediterranean Sea is the history of communications between people and cultures. By Dr....
Sails were complex objects constructed with considerable skill. By Philip K. AllanAuthor and Historian Prior to the...
A group of engineers and statesmen dreamed (and fretted) about connecting Britain to France with an underwater...
Architecture is a timeless testament to human ingenuity, reflecting the evolution of societies and cultures throughout history....
The term “cult of personality” probably appeared in English around 1800–1850. Introduction A cult of personality, or a cult...
Charisma is particularly useful as a starting point since it concerns how authority is constructed. By Anne-Mette...
The Hitler myth of an infallible multi-faceted genius with messianic and superhuman qualities approached deification. Introduction Adolf...
What unites different divinatory practices is their function in guiding decision-making. ‘Herrschaftswissen’ and Prophetic Divination Divination, in...
Augustus was granted the title, one of the last puzzle pieces to the completion of his imperial...
The style and iconography of this sarcophagus reflects the transformed status of Christianity. Christianity becomes Legal By...
Examining Casanova’s representations about both public and private spheres during ‘Great War;. The Path between Public and...
Esquire was one of the big success stories of the magazine boom of the 1930s. We are...
She opened the door for women in the political newsroom – and angered plenty in the process....