For students of the humanities…
New Advent is a Catholic resource with a huge amount of information. It includes a literature section and a Catholic encyclopedia. The encyclopedia contains detailed sections on cultural topics including the Crusades, Italian literature, Iconoclasm, Christian Art, Ecclesiastical Architecture, Gothic Architecture, and many other topics related to Catholicism. link to New Advent
The Crusades were an important series of events in European history, but they are not as straightforward as many believe. This article from BBC Bitesize gives a good overview of these events. Even though it is intended for a younger audience, this is a solid resource. link to What were the Crusades?
History Crunch is a website that contains a lot of solid information on a variety of historical topics. Both the modern and ancient worlds are well represented. link History Crunch
Lumen Learning offers a number of educational resources, and their look at Western Civilization is very thorough, with information stretching from the ancient world to the more recent past. If you are researching a topic in Western culture or history, this site is worth a look. link Western Civilization (Lumen Learning)
The history of exploration is a rich one that deals with the maps that people made and used, and the places that they sought to find. This article provides a brief overview of that important history. link to Exploration through the Ages
When most people think of the Renaissance, magic is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. It is important to remember, however, that the Renaissance overlaps with the Middle Ages--where magic was definitely present in the culture. This article from the Guardian discusses the presence of magic in the art of the Renaissance.… Continue reading Article: A curse on all your paintings: the secret magic of Renaissance art
The Humanities is a field that strives to bring together many different aspects of culture. This article is a good example of that as it brings together fiction, baseball, and the Jazz Age. link to Shoeless Joe, the Bambino, the Big Bankroll, and the Jazz Age
It is a modern falacy that magic and science cannot coexist. In fact, many of the branches of science can trace their origins to the magical arts. This blog post from the Science Museum Group discusses the Renaissance connections between these two fields. link to From alchemy to astronomy: Practitioners of science and magic in… Continue reading Article: From alchemy to astronomy: Practitioners of science and magic in Renaissance Europe
Magic was an important part of human culture from antiquity. Renaissance Florence was no exception. This article from the University of Chicago provides a great introduction to the subject. link to Magic in Humanist Florence
Julius Caesar's war on Gaul brought him (and Rome) a great victory. This was significant for the history of both Rome as a whole and the region. This article from The Collector gives a good overview of that conflict. link to The Gallic Wars: How Julius Caesar Conquered Gaul (Modern France)
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
The Jewish revolts against Rome are part of history that many people have forgotten. For those interested in this topic, however, Brigham Young University has put together a fairly comprehensive overview. link to The First Jewish Revolt against Rome
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
Romanticism is a period of art which valued things like emotion and nature over technical precision. The works that resulted were some of the art world's most amazing. This essay from The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides a foundation for study. link to Romanticism
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
