For my final project, I decided to explore traditional ancient Greek myths and figures, specifically, how they are depicted in […] Read More
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by Oliver Jones Presentation (headphones suggested): https://prezi.com/view/ctjHjYMoFvf8P9w9N8SQ/ For my final project, I was inspired to write and critique the movie, […] Read More
My final project takes the form of Rogue Magazine, a parody of Vogue Magazine. Within this edition, I examine the […] Read More
My website, Tales and Temples, presents its very first post! I analyze the historical accuracy of the architecture in Disney’s […] Read More
This is a self-made video in the context of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Your name is Kassandra, and you are receiving […] Read More
The idea of the “Western Canon” is a powerful force in academia and the popular conception of ancient art. This […] Read More
Laocoön ~2,057 4,265 miles away About Me You’ve probably already heard of me, but I doubt you know my whole […] Read More
Humble Beginnings In 1903, archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans concluded his bout of excavations in Knossos, capital city of what would […] Read More
1200 B.C.E. Dear Diary, It has been a stressful time here in Pylos for many years, and it only seems […] Read More
Hello everyone and welcome to this great Troy conference. I am the scribe for the first half of this meeting. […] Read More
Hello dear one, Allow me to introduce myself! I am the Capitoline She-Wolf, Rome’s beloved protector and mother figure. I’m […] Read More
Hi, I’m Hadrian. Welcome to my crib. Thanks for coming out to Tivoli in the Lazio Region of Italy. Way […] Read More
Here lies a blank notecard full of possibilities. From what I remember about AP art history, it was a blur […] Read More
Citizens of the Western world in the modern age live in the most productive, aesthetically accomplished, and technologically advanced society […] Read More
Artist Michael Rakowitz’s new exhibition is full of gorgeous paper mache recreations of lost Iraqi artifacts, alongside major gaps in […] Read More
Born and raised as a child of 21st century America, I was taught to hate Iraq. The field where my […] Read More
Let’s explore some theories behind how the Egyptian pyramids were built and discuss the modern implications behind them.
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Iraqi National Museum Deputy Director Muhsin Hasan Grieves the Loss of Irreplaceable Artifacts Wild Beasts Escape Their Spotlight On the […] Read More
Two topics today: 1) Why did millions of Americans stand in line for up to five hours to catch a […] Read More
A story about the development of naturalism. Pay attention to the dates as you do the readings. What are they […] Read More
The historically inaccurate belief that all the good things in classical world were white has had horrifying consequences. Here are […] Read More
One of the most innovative and beautiful buildings in the world has meant many things to many people over the […] Read More
Medieval Europe was far more “multi-cultural” than we often assume. Here are some of the images we’ll be looking at. […] Read More