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2 months ago

Ancient statues were colorful and perfumed DW 03/18/2025

Ancient Greek and Roman statues were colorful and often perfumed, contrary to the long-held belief that they were purely white.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago

New Medieval Books: Forgotten Vikings - Medievalists.net

The book presents a comprehensive overview of the Viking Age, connecting insights from archaeology to a broader historical narrative over nine centuries.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Ancient statues were colorful and perfumed DW 03/18/2025

Ancient Greek and Roman statues were colorful and often perfumed, contrary to the long-held belief that they were purely white.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago

New Medieval Books: Forgotten Vikings - Medievalists.net

The book presents a comprehensive overview of the Viking Age, connecting insights from archaeology to a broader historical narrative over nine centuries.
philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 week ago

New Book: Ngo, Unlocking the Treasury: Elementary Learning for Boys in Qing China

The book studies the significance of a Qing-era children's primer in shaping education and moral values in early Chinese education.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

New Medieval Books: Merovingian Worlds - Medievalists.net

It is the purpose of this book to explore many different Merovingian worlds - political, economic, social, cultural, religious, intellectual, home and abroad.
History
fromDaily News
2 weeks ago

International students get more than a taste of American food in Claremont

"The focus is learning about the multicultural business environment as well as the market in Southern California," said Hideki Yamawaki. Through food, students explore societal, cultural, and business aspects of LA.
Silicon Valley food
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

Every dog has its day in Jessica Poundstone's new book, 'Museum of Dogs' * Oregon ArtsWatch

"The results were full of freaking treasures," Poundstone recalled. "Just stuff I had never seen and never would have expected to see. That was the beginning of this obsession to find more."
Portland food
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How the world's largest language family spread - and why others go extinct

Almost every second person on Earth speaks Indo-European, highlighting its global prevalence and the significance of this language family in human communication and evolution.
Europe politics
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Historians on Robin Hood - Medievalists.net

The book analyzes Robin Hood's legend, its origins, societal context, and impact on medieval culture through 16 scholarly essays.
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#education
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Who is a 'Big back?' All about the viral slang phrase

"It's like folklore to some degree - you can't pinpoint the exact moment it started but you can pinpoint moments where it became popularized."
Mental health
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: 42nd Street, The Spies Among Us, Make It Look Real | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cabral's film focuses on the artists of La 42, offering an affectionate portrait of their exuberance and resilience amidst the challenges posed by local authorities.
Independent films
Black Lives Matter
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Hearing what 'Sounds of Black Switzerland' has to say - Harvard Gazette

Jessie Cox's book explores the complexities of Black identity in Switzerland and expands discussions around race and Blackness.
The work aims to reveal imaginative possibilities linked to Black culture and experiences.
California
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

In Golden State,' Michael Hiltzik examines California's history and influence

California's historical narrative reveals a consistent global fascination fueled by its quest for wealth and innovation.
Michael Hiltzik's new book offers a fresh perspective on California's rich history spanning over five centuries.
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#religious-history
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Profs & Pints San Francisco: A World History of Seeing the Beyond

Exploration of near-death experiences reveals similar afterlife beliefs across diverse cultures, suggesting a collective understanding of what lies beyond death.
Arts
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Johnson Museum exhibit celebrates the art and science of the home | Cornell Chronicle

The exhibit 'Home Making: Artists and the Domestic' explores diverse interpretations of home through art and design, promoting interaction and reflection.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

New Online Course: The Social World of the New Testament - Medievalists.net

This comprehensive course provides an in-depth look at how early Christians were influenced by the complex interplay of social, cultural, and political factors in their time.
History
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

A conversation with Johanna Hanink on Greek literature, on publishing in a new field, and on podcasting - Medievalists.net

Johanna Hanink highlights the intersection of ancient and modern Greek literature, emphasizing their relevance in contemporary academic discussions.
fromWarpweftandway
3 months ago

CFP: Workshop on Revenge at KU Leuven

Revenge serves as both a critique of power structures and a means to renegotiate social norms, influenced by its own cultural rules.
philosophy
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago

'Non-stop gay sex parties' taking place on city's trains, report claims

In the twisted corridors of Mexico City's subway, a culture of underground gay sex thrives with little oversight. "Since 2000, public male-male sex has taken place in the último vagón almost constantly during its operating hours," indicating a long-standing acceptance of such acts amid a legal grey area.
NYC LGBT
History
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

New Medieval Books: What is Medieval? - Medievalists.net

The book challenges outdated views of the Middle Ages, promoting fresh perspectives on medievalism for modern engagement.
#beyonce
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Students at $67K-a-year Yale offered course on Beyonce and 'Black Radical Tradition'

Beyoncé's cultural impact will be explored in a Yale course connecting her work to Black intellectual traditions.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyonce and her legacy

Beyonce's music and cultural impact will be explored in a new Yale course focusing on Black radical tradition and political awareness.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Students at $67K-a-year Yale offered course on Beyonce and 'Black Radical Tradition'

Beyoncé's cultural impact will be explored in a Yale course connecting her work to Black intellectual traditions.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyonce and her legacy

Beyonce's music and cultural impact will be explored in a new Yale course focusing on Black radical tradition and political awareness.
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