Ancient buildings can have websites too. In this case, the Colosseum's website has a great description of Roman gladiators and how they fought. link to Ancient Roman Gladiators
Article: Ancient Roman Gladiators
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Article: Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia gave civilization many of its firsts. It is the foundation of many of the things that people consider essential today. This article from the History Channel goes through many aspects of Mesopotamian civilization, and is a great place for any interested scholar to begin their study. link to Mesopotamia
Article: Roman Art and Architecture
The art and architecture of Rome has been instrumental in the development of Western Art. This article by Oxford Art Online does a great job giving an overview of the art and architecture of Rome and what made it great. link to Roman Art and Architecture
Article: A Complete Timeline of the Greco-Persian Wars
The Greco-Persian Wars helped to ensure that Western Civilization survived and thrived. This article effectively explains what the wars entailed. link to A Complete Timeline of the Greco-Persian Wars
Article: The First Crusade: your ultimate guide
The Crusades took place during a tumultuous time in European history, and they are an interesting topic to study. This article from the BBC's History Extra gives a great overview of the First Crusade. link to The First Crusade: your ultimate guide
Website: Art in Context
Art in Context is a website that focusses on the arts, and it tries to provide an idea of where that art is coming from and what it means. It's set up as an online encyclopedia and has a lot of resources on many periods of art and art history. link to Art in Context
Article: MEXICAN INFLUENCE ON THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
This article from State of the Arts NYC, give a great overview of the Mexican influence in the Harlem Renaissance. This is often ignored, so it's good to see the attention it's getting. link to MEXICAN INFLUENCE ON THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Article: The Puerto Rican Harlem Renaissance
For those interested in the Harlem Renaissance, this article gives a look into Puerto Rican influences in that movement. It gives a good overview of the Puerta Rican perspective. link to The Puerto Rican Harlem Renaissance
Article: Renaissance theatre
The theatre of the Renaissance often gets overlooked in favor of the art of the period. However, it is equally excellent and worthy of study. This article from the Encyclopedia Britanica gives a great overview and some openings for further study. Link to Renaissance theatre
Article: The Gothic style – an introduction
French Gothic architecture (as well as the variations which followed) is proof that the people of the Middle Ages were capable of amazing things. The Gothic style allowed architects to build to untold heights and to accomodate thousands of people within a single structure. This article from the Victoria and Albert museum provides an interesting… Continue reading Article: The Gothic style – an introduction
Article: First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
If you've taken one of my classes, you've probably heard me talk about the carbonized scrolls from the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum (the only fully intact library from the ancient world). They were buried when Mount Vesuvius covered Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash around 2000 years ago. Since they were rediscovered in 1700s,… Continue reading Article: First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
Article: Chartes Cathedral
France's Chartes Cathedral is thought by many to be the most beautiful of the French Gothic Cathedrals. Known for its amazingly detailed sculptures and impressive stained glass, it is certainly an excellent example of the form. This article from UNESCO provides more information and images. link to Chartes Cathedral
Article: A New African American Identity: The Harlem Renaissance
Are you interested in the Harlem Renaissance? If so, this article from the National Museum of African American History & Culture is a solid place to start. link to A New African American Identity: The Harlem Renaissance
Website: Archaeology Magazine
Archeology Magazine's website is full of a huge variety of information. They cover just about every area of culture that touches on archeology at all. For example, they have articles on Charlemagne, the Vikings, the Assyrians and other Mesopotamians, Medieval Europe, historic Christianity, Notre Dame, ancient Greece, the Black Death, and many other topics. link… Continue reading Website: Archaeology Magazine
Book Review: A Journal of the Plague Year, by Daniel Defoe
This is more of a book recommendation than a review. Daniel Defoe is one of the preeminant primary sources on the Black Death, or Black Plague. Because he lived through the plague in London, and chose to record his experiences, he has helped centuries of scholars better understand the Black Death. link to A Journal… Continue reading Book Review: A Journal of the Plague Year, by Daniel Defoe
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