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Baruch Spinoza’s philosophy reshaped the boundaries of religion and politics. Known for his controversial ideas, he remains a key figure in debates over the role of religion in society. Was Spinoza’s critique of scripture a denial of God, or a groundbreaking approach to political theory? This article explores his radical views on religion, scripture, […]
A land of mystery and wonder, ancient Egypt existed as a state for thousands of years. Over the course of its history, dynasties rose and fell, as did political and religious movements. So too did the populations of Egypt’s greatest cities. Through periods of peace and of war, huge urban centers were built, some […]
There are 118 chemical elements on the Periodic Table; 19 of these elements are named after real historic figures. These include the likes of Einsteinium (named after Albert Einstein), Curium (Marie and Pierre Curie), and Nobelium (Alfred Nobel). But on delving deeper into the world of chemical elements and their weird and wonderful […]
Rome was built with the edge of the sword. They carved out their empire with a ruthless military machine that laid low all before them. Perhaps the greatest reason for Roman military success was the willingness to innovate. The army was constantly evolving its fighting forces as it expanded its borders or defended itself […]
The evangelization of the Americas is the historical process through which Spanish colonizers converted Indigenous people to Christianity, beginning with Christopher Columbus’s 1492 arrival in the Americas. The expansion of Christianity had the support and sponsorship of the Pope and the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, who believed that every colonizer had a right to […]
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“The essence of Last Stop is that you might take the same route every day but what you see, the ebb and flow on the street takes on a random nature, like a series of fleeting mini soap operas” – George Georgiou, Last Stop, 2015 In Last Stop, London-born photographer George Georgiou captured … Continue reading "Last Stop: Watching London From A Double Decker Bus" The post Last Stop: Watching London From A Double Decker Bus appeared first on Flashbak.
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Baruch Spinoza’s philosophy reshaped the boundaries of religion and politics. Known for his controversial ideas, he remains a key figure in debates over the role of religion in society. Was Spinoza’s critique of scripture a denial of God, or a groundbreaking approach to political theory? This article explores his radical views on religion, scripture, […]
“The idea of finding the regulars in this chaos came up – then much later in the process, finding their behaviours and rituals in their commute from A to B.” – Peter Funch For nine years, Peter Funch photographed the same corner of New York City – 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue – … Continue reading "Watching The Commuter at 42nd and Vanderbilt, NYC – 2007–2016" The post Watching The Commuter at 42nd and Vanderbilt, NYC – 2007–2016 appeared first on Flashbak.
