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During the 13th century, the Mongols stormed onto the world stage to create one of the largest empires the world had ever seen. Despite their reputation for barbarity, the way they approached both warfare and governance was highly calculated and organized. The Mongols fostered a cult of fear based on their military prowess and […]
The Mughals were a Muslim empire that expanded from the modern regions of north Afghanistan to Bangladesh at its height in the 17th century. They were tolerant towards other cultures and religions, spoke Persian in their court system, and were one of the wealthiest empires in the Indian subcontinent. Lasting over several centuries, from […]
In the Arthurian legends, King Arthur famously fought 12 battles against the Anglo-Saxons, culminating in the historically important Battle of Badon. Years later, he fought against his nephew, Mordred, at the tragic Battle of Camlann. However, there are some obscure references to another one of King Arthur’s battles which has mostly been forgotten today. […]
The art of the mysterious Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch provoked a centuries-long obsession with its strange symbolism and unusual form. Not much is known about Bosch’s early years, and for that reason, the media is filled with all sorts of speculations. However, art historians managed to learn at least something about the artist’s early […]
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Hey folks, Fireside this week! The new semester is starting up next week, so things may be a little more fireside-y than usual over the next few weeks, but I do promise we will get to the end of “Life, Work, Death and the Peasant” eventually. That said, since I am teaching Latin rather than … Continue reading Fireside Friday, August 15, 2025 (On Latin Pronunciation) →
The Mughals were a Muslim empire that expanded from the modern regions of north Afghanistan to Bangladesh at its height in the 17th century. They were tolerant towards other cultures and religions, spoke Persian in their court system, and were one of the wealthiest empires in the Indian subcontinent. Lasting over several centuries, from […]
Newington Green, in the Mildmay Ward of the Borough of Islington, North London is soaked in history. King Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) kept a hunting lodge there. Several streets in the area take their name from that period, such as King Henry’s Walk, Boleyn Road (formerly Ann Boleyn’s Walk), Wolsey … Continue reading "A Walk Around Mildmay and Newington Green, North London in the 1970s" The post A Walk Around Mildmay and Newington Green, North London in the 1970s appeared first on Flashbak.
Many of the world’s most famous artists—like Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, and Pablo Picasso—fall under the umbrella of Modernism, even though their styles vary widely. So, how exactly do we define the Modernist era? Modern art is defined by its rejection of traditional academic standards. While historians debate the exact starting point, the 1863 […]
