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
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Website: Western Civilization (Lumen Learning)
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)
Article: Exploration through the Ages
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
Article: A curse on all your paintings: the secret magic of Renaissance art
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
Article: Shoeless Joe, the Bambino, the Big Bankroll, and the Jazz Age
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
Article: From alchemy to astronomy: Practitioners of science and magic in Renaissance Europe
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
Article: Magic in Humanist Florence:
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
Article: The Gallic Wars: How Julius Caesar Conquered Gaul (Modern France)
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)
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 Jewish Revolt against Rome
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
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
Article: Romanticism
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
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
Websites: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) & World Health Oranization (WHO)
For those interested in studying the medieval Black Death, an understanding of the nature of the disease which caused it is essential. Here are the websites for the CDC and the WHO (the link will take you specifically to their sections on the baterium Yersinia pestis, which caused the Black Death). link to Centers for… Continue reading Websites: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) & World Health Oranization (WHO)
