Many people are fascinated with the rise and fall of Ancient Greek and Rome. Known as some of the greatest cities, and eventually empires, they have been a fascinating subject of study. Historians have studied their rulings for decades, but … Continue reading Anthropology: Greco-Roman Culture and its Influence on Modern Society
It is believed that well before human consciousness was discovered, humans relied on the word of the Gods as the voice inside their heads. Gods have played a huge role in human life since the beginning of time. People’s faith … Continue reading Anthropology: A Look At Greco-Roman Civilization through Theater and the Performing Arts
The question seems absurd or even disrespectful on its surface. The hallowed names of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Caravaggio, and others inform every student of art and art history. Leonardo’s Mona Lisa portrait, which is a mere 30 x … Continue reading Scientific Reason Behind Why Renaissance Statues are White
“Culture” is a broad term––one that can have many different meanings when referencing a collective group of people. For this blog post, I will narrow that definition down to the religion(s), language, social rules, and methods of travel prevalent in … Continue reading The Role of Culture in Facilitating the Spread of Christianity
Historical Context Before I let you dive into this short story, I must give some historical context. As you can already tell by the title, this work of Biblical fiction takes place during the 1st century CE. More specifically, its … Continue reading Escape from Ephesus: A First Century Story of Courage and Faith