Curated Stories From Antiquity to Contemporary Art
The Battle of Tours: How Europe Could Have Been Islamic
Despite both faiths being Abrahamic, the Christian and Muslim dichotomic relationship has yielded many conflicts through the historical narrative of both the Western and...
A History of Sneakers: How They Became Staples of Modern Fashion
Sneakers express individuality and personal identity more than any other fashion item. Nowadays, the sneaker can come in a variety of shapes, colors, finishes,...
The Troubled Reign of Emperor Julian: The Last Pagan Emperor
According to the official line, in AD 312 the Roman emperor Constantine had a vision of the Christian cross at the Battle of the...
4 Victorian Era Artists Who Made “Art for Art’s Sake”
The phrase “art for art’s sake” may sound simple—but these four words ushered in a brand-new art movement in Victorian era London. “Art for...
Andromeda: The Legendary Princess Of Greek Mythology
Few other women have received so much praise for their beauty as Andromeda in Greek and Roman Mythology. Andromeda was a legendary Ethiopian princess...
Modernism Art for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide
The term modernism refers to a movement in the arts which was keen on portraying conceptions, and the experiences, of modern society. Originating in...
Orpheus and Eurydice: A Tragic Love Story
The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most beautiful and sad in Greek mythology. In the story, Orpheus, the greatest poet,...
7 Powerful Medieval Weapons That Characterized Siege Warfare
Medieval war was primarily conducted as a series of sieges. Capturing castles was the key to conquering a region or territory because it represented...
Why Were These 3 Roman Emperors Reluctant to Hold the Throne?
To envisage past Roman emperors is to perceive men of wealth, power, and material excess. It was a position in history commanding of such...
How Protestant Reformation Shaped Modern Education
From the Renaissance era of creativity and learning to humanism and new ideas about religion, Protestant Reformation followed and changed the intellectual landscape. In...
Abstract Art vs Abstract Expressionism: 7 Differences Explained
The art history terms ‘abstract art’ and ‘Abstract Expressionism’ share many similarities, making it challenging to distinguish one from the other. But closer inspection...
Saint Augustine: 7 Surprising Insights From the Doctor of Catholicism
The year is 374 AD in Roman North Africa. Augustine, a self-indulgent youth born into a wealthy family, is about to embark on a...
The De Stijl Art Movement Explained Through 3 Artists
The de Stijl art movement, also known as Neoplasticism, lasted from 1917 to 1931. Two of the most famous painters who created artworks within...
Pygmalion And Galatea: A Myth About Creation And Love
The story of Pygmalion and Galatea is one of the most popular classical myths ever told. In the myth, Pygmalion, a Cypriot sculptor, falls...