The work pushes aside colonialist stories and reveals genetic connections from the past. Introduction The legacy of...
History
Neither of these regions allow for any simple categorization of Roman versus non-Roman. Introduction The organizers of...
Individuals negotiating and defining identity on the African continent. Introduction Throughout history, art has been used to...
Greeks were ‘the first to endure the sight of Median clothing and of the men wearing it’....
Histories of Classical Greece tend to follow well-trod paths. Introduction The first decade of the second century...
The Mediterranean became de iure a Greek and, still more, Athenian sea. By Dr. V.L. KonstantinopoulosAncient Historian...
The relationship between Patroclus and Achilles is the strongest one in the ‘Iliad’. Introduction Patroclus is a figure...
Holbein’s woodcuts were a highly original take on a medieval theme. This article, Hans Holbein’s Dance of...
Every element of ritual was directed to stress the importance of the individual and his worldly remembrance....
The rhetorical art of persuading listeners to change their minds became a dramatic art. In November 1597...
Scholastic masters found themselves both constrained and enabled by institutions. Introduction This volume addresses the ways in...
She caused a furor when she coined “the banality of evil” to describe mindless acts of Nazi...
Analyzing education from today’s point of view might spur different opinions. On the one hand, the development...
Do you ever find yourself looking at Roman numerals and wondering how it all works? Have you...
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations was held in London in 1851. Introduction...
Looking at companions in medieval times. Pet lovers, gather round. Let’s talk all about pets in the...
Developments during the inter-war period that granted two distinctive roles to cows. Introduction From 1945, Zebu cattle...
The court convened for the first time on February 2, 1790. Introduction The Supreme Court of the United...
In 1789, Congress gained the authority to establish the federal judicial system as a whole. History The Articles...
Federal courts, particularly the Supreme Court, are the final authority on interpreting federal law. Introduction The judicial...
Aristotle’s timeless advice on how to nurture and keep friendships. Introduction While most love songs are inspired...
Melancholy was regarded as one of the four temperaments matching the four humours. Introduction Melancholia or melancholy (from Greek: melaina chole,[1] meaning black bile)[2] is...
Britain was indeed isolated, but far from being “splendid” this was a bad thing. Introduction Splendid isolation is...
The area on which Herod chose to build began as a locale of habitation by the Phoenician...
Abu Zayd is regarded today as perhaps the most famous potter of medieval Iran. Introduction In the...
It recounts the story of the Book of Esther to emphasize its Jewish owners’ identities as both...
Working in a museum can be a dream job for many, but it comes with its unique...
Casinos have been an integral part of entertainment for centuries, offering a unique blend of excitement, social...
Byzantine civilization’s origins are to be found in Constantine’s decision to found a new Roman capital. Introduction...
Questions about the eternal allure of secrecy, and how secret knowledge is transmitted. The Secret History, by...