Poet Mary Borden used well-known phrases and poems to change the conversation about the cost of war; rather than glorifying, she decried the suffering.
Archives for June 2014
Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour at the British Library
The exhibit Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour at British Library looks at how people coped with life during World War I both at home and on the front.
Shamanism and the Pursuit of Power in Ancient China
Shamans were powerful members of the community so it is not surprising that rulers in ancient China aimed to usurp and control that power.
Properzia de Rossi: Renaissance-Era Female Sculptor and Miniaturist
At a time when female artists were not encouraged, Properzia de Rossi excelled as a sculptress and miniaturist who preferred religious imagery.
Archaeological Evidence of Shamanism in Ancient China
Archaeological evidence for shamanism in ancient China dates back over 6,000 years, and is testimony to a long-standing and enigmatic tradition.