Reformation Myths Rodney Stark’s latest myth-busting exercise makes a welcome contribution to the application of sociological method to the history of the Reformation, or rather Reformations as he rephrases it. Some well-established historical myths are well and truly debunked in this excellently written and well-researched work on Reformation myths. This is not a work that […]
Inventing the Individual: A Review
The Christian vision articulated by mediaeval canon lawyers was that every individual is an equal soul despite differences in their social roles.
Mosaics from Ancient Times to the Modern World
Mosaics are often called ‘eternal pictures.’ Hard-wearing and durable, mosaics survive from ancient cultures giving valuable insights into times past.
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Reading the Runes: Decoding Runic Inscriptions of the Middle Ages Are runes coded messages, quick notes, or tall tales? R… 
Walt Whitman, Metaphysical Poet (1819-1892): This Compost Walt Whitman’s poem “This Compost” epitomizes death and… 
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