Katie Brown
Katie is a postgraduate research student in Trinity College Dublin, where she also received her Bachelor's Degree in Classical Civilisation and World Religions and Theology. She is a tour guide in Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, a popular historical site in Dublin, and a published fiction and non-fiction writer. While she enjoys any topic relating to history, culture, and the humanities, she is most interested in Ancient Greece and Rome, the Ancient Near East, Irish history, colonization and de-colonization, Jewish and Christian history, and the Early modern period.
Articles by Katie Brown
5 Female Heroes of World War IIHere are five stories about remarkable women who defied prejudices based on race, gender, disability, and religion during World War II.
5 Feminine Beauty Ideals in Art HistoryTake a look at the evolution of feminine beauty ideals throughout art history, from Nefertiti to Tamara De Lempicka.
Take a look at the evolution of feminine beauty ideals throughout art history, from Nefertiti to Tamara De Lempicka.
10 Artists and Their Indispensable Canine CompanionsHere are 10 artists whose canine companions were indispensable to their craft.
Here are 10 artists whose canine companions were indispensable to their craft.
How Georgia O’Keeffe Went Against Gender ExpectationsDespite being one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century, Georgia O’Keeffe often faced sexist criticism for the nature and aesthetic of her work.
Despite being one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century, Georgia O’Keeffe often faced sexist criticism for the nature and aesthetic of her work.
Eve, Pandora and Plato: How Greek Myth Shaped the First Christian WomanThe character of Eve in the Christian bible was heavily influenced by the myth of Pandora as well as Plato’s philosophy.
The character of Eve in the Christian bible was heavily influenced by the myth of Pandora as well as Plato’s philosophy.
Salvation and Scapegoating: What Caused the Early Modern Witch Hunts?The American and European witch hunts of the early modern era had a significant impact on Western society’s history, politics, and culture. What caused them?