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Archives for June 2014

Mary Borden, War-Poet and Nurse on the Western Front

June 29, 2014 by Janet Cameron 2 Comments

Mary Borden, War-Poet and Nurse on the Western Front

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.

Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour at the British Library

June 20, 2014 by Frances Spiegel Leave a Comment

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

June 18, 2014 by Paris Franz 1 Comment

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

June 16, 2014 by Emily-Jane Hills Orford Leave a Comment

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

June 13, 2014 by Paris Franz Leave a Comment

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.

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