In a previous article I expounded on stealing and artistic borrowing in music. Well, “expound” may be misleading. It was a meditation on the challenges of inspiration, the central question being “When does a piece of art become ours?” Here, … Continue reading The Art of the Steal in Western Literary History and Writing
Introduction Paris Syndrome is a psychological condition brought on by dismay when the titular city does not live up to one’s often heavily idealized and romanticized vision of it. Despite the fact that the world is in cinders and I … Continue reading A Longing Look at the Literary Sites of Paris
What is The Epic of Gilgamesh? The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem, written in the Akkadian language in the Mesopotamian city-state of Uruk. It is widely regarded to be the oldest piece of epic world literature on … Continue reading The Epic of Gilgamesh: An Ancient Mesopotamean Text and the World’s Oldest Epic Literature
Thor’s Cultural Origins There are few deities among all mythologies in history that are as popular and well known as Thor, the Norse god of thunder, lightning, and fertility. Thor originated around the 13th century AD as part of the ancient … Continue reading Mythology and History of Thor: The Norse God of Thunder, Lightning, and Fertility
Cape Town has always been one of the biggest tourist destinations in South Africa and internationally, due to its rich history, the windy weather and also its vineyards and the coasts to just sit back and view the ocean and … Continue reading Travel Guide: Things to do and Places to See in Cape Town
The art of Islamic calligraphy involves writing and calligraphy in Arabic script or its derivatives, such as Persian, Ottoman, and Indian. Traditionally, this type of writing is called khatt Arabi (خط عربي), whose name translates as Arabic line, design, or construction. The Quran has … Continue reading Anthropology: The Significance of Calligraphy in Islamic Art and Architecture
5 reasons why you need to travel to Hong Kong as you can explore the wonderful food, culture, and people within a handful of time. If you travel during a winter or summer vacation, Hong Kong is a good place … Continue reading Travel Guide: Top Things to Experience when Visiting Hong Kong
Anthropology or more specifically ethnocynology, which studies dogs, might help you find out how the canine animal became man’s best friend. It is easy to take for granted the profound bond we have with dogs and what they represent to … Continue reading Anthropology: How Dogs Became Man’s Best Friend
Thanks to the rocket-speed growth of social media platforms, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plays a crucial role in writing. Writing is a means of communication conveying what is in your mind to others and making your ideas understood. It’s one … Continue reading How to Improve SEO in Your Writing to Hook Your Target Audience