We’ve all read books or seen movies with duels where two opponents fight each other with swords or pistols. Come to think of it now, a lot of questions hang in the air. Would no questions be asked if one … Continue reading Anthropology: Tracing the Evolution of Duels and Their Decline
According to most authors of the topic, the ideology of nationalism is a product of modernity, the glue that binds the people of a group together after the fall of the more traditional forms of unity, such as church and … Continue reading Political Anthropology: Hans Kohn on the Birth and Development of English Nationalism
Introduction To many of us today, the night sky is simply something that is there. We see it every night, but never stop to ponder just how amazing that sight is. Throughout history, the scene of the darkened sky has … Continue reading Anthropology: Astronomy in Different Cultures Through Human History
History The Renaissance was a flourishing period in world history, with a significant impact on the Western hemisphere. At that time, there were many ways to show one’s wealth, economic, and social status, but one of the most exciting and … Continue reading Anthropology: Renaissance Fashion Trends Influence on Modern Society
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
Throughout the history of the world, as we know it, the human race has witnessed millions of inspiring artworks. With many genius creators from all over the planet, there have been over thirty art periods to date. From ancient cave … Continue reading Renaissance Art: History, Its Artists and How It Gained Its Legacy
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, a city that spells the magic of artworks. It’s the place to absorb art in the way their authors had in mind while creating it. In the early 15th century, with the birth … Continue reading How Florence Evolved as an Artistic City and Became the Cradle of the Renaissance