Western Literature 102: A Pilgrim’s Redemption
In this article, we explore Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. We analyze its themes, motifs, and historical context.
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- 5 days ago
- 10 min
The Portrayal of Women in Italian Renaissance Art
This article examines the portrayal of women and their bodies in Italian Renaissance Art and its reflection of their ideal role in society.
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- 9 min
American Intellectual History 101: American Individuality from Tocqueville’s Perspective
This article explores the American Individualism from French aristocrat Alexis De Tocqueville's perspective.
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- 7 days ago
- 7 min
Islamic Evidentialism and its Improvement, Moderate Evidentialism
How to distinguish Prophetic knowledge from a sophist.; Moderate Evidentialism's improvement on Evidentialism.
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- 7 days ago
- 10 min
Western Literature 102: Love’s Illumination
Comparing and contrasting the poems of two Italian poets who helped shape the concept of courtly love: Guido Guinizelli and Dante Alighieri
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- May 30
- 4 min
The Bossa Nova and Other Genres During the 20th Century
The importance of Brazilian music in the mid 20th Century and how it was affected by the unstable local governments
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- May 29
- 6 min
Standards for Caricature: The Franco-Prussian War
Focusing on French political caricatures of the Franco-Prussian war, this piece aims to understand caricature as a historical source.
Elena Miceli
- May 28
- 7 min
Mirrors to the Soul: Reflected Emotion in Art
This article will explore the relationship between emotions and mirrors in art.
Deborah Zaccai
- May 26
- 13 min
Western Literature 102: A Tale of Heroism and Monsters
This article explores the epic poem Beowulf, delving into its narrative, themes, and historical context to explore the hero's adventures.
Ella Fincken
- May 21
- 13 min
Renaissance and Revolution 101: Religious Contexts of the English Civil War
This article explores the significance of religious conflicts as a cause of the English Civil War.
Manuela Jaramillo
- May 15
- 9 min
Women and their Role in War Communication
Women, in spite of cultural prejudices, had the tenacity to fight in wars, demonstrating their communicative skills, strength and shrewdness
Hazal Kazancı
- May 14
- 15 min
American Intellectual History 101: Ideals of Founding Fathers
This article explores ideals of Founding Fathers of the U.S. by focusing on Thomas Jefferson and James Madison's ideas.
Maya Sánchez Urrutia
- May 14
- 7 min
Floriography: The History and Traditions of the Language of Flowers
This article explains the history and traditions around the Victorian language of flowers known as floriography.
Ella Fincken
- May 14
- 14 min
Renaissance and Revolution 101: Sex and Desire in the Restoration
This article explores the restoration of the monarchy and the poetry it produced, considering themes of sex, morality, and authority.
Ella Fincken
- May 8
- 12 min
Renaissance and Revolution 101: Radical Voices
This article considers the political ideologies of three predominant radical groups of the English Civil War.
Eugenia Ivanova
- May 8
- 12 min
Beauty as an Idea in Ancient Greece 101: Ideals of Physical Beauty
Foreword The ancient Greeks held a deep appreciation for beauty, which permeated every aspect of their culture. From art and literature...
Maya Sánchez Urrutia
- May 7
- 9 min
Art and the National Identity: Moments in Spanish Historical Painting
This article analyses the themes of Spanish historical painting during the 19th Century, relating it to the political context of the times.
Maya Sánchez Urrutia
- May 7
- 8 min
Francisco de Goya’s Black Paintings
This article examines the history and meaning behind Francisco de Goya's infamous Black Paintings.
Hazal Kazancı
- May 7
- 6 min
The Harlem Renaissance and the “New Negro”
This article explores the emergence of Harlem Renaissance and the effects of Alain Locke on the rebirth of black society.
Maya Sánchez Urrutia
- Apr 30
- 7 min
Rejecting the Norm: The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
This article provides a brief overview of the artistic movement known as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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