Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer - Medievalists.net
The Renaissance, often considered a rebirth, invites us to question its supposed status as a golden age, revealing complexities related to its actual historical context.
13 Best Museums in Florence: Castles, Contemporary Art, and More
Stendhal syndrome, named after the 19th-century artist, describes the dizziness one experiences when overwhelmed by the beauty of Florence's art and culture.
Beirut's Latest Album Was Designed for a Swedish Circus
Living in East Berlin has made me think a lot about beauty, and about how, when we lose organic-ness, the more we are losing beauty and transcendence entirely.