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An old movie, a new old movie, and some really old art
Here’s a recap of my cultural activities from the past few weeks. I saw Braveheart for the first time in about 15 years. In spite of all the historical inaccuracies, the melodramatic plot, and Mel...
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Greece 2008 Travelogue
Stefanie Weisman Greece Trip, August 2008 (I am gradually posting all the travelogues I’ve written over the years.) Arrived in Athens around 9 a.m., Monday (August 2008). The taxi dropped us off at...
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The Dura Europos Synagogue
My article on the Dura Europos synagogue has been published by Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies. You might never have heard of Dura Europos, but it’s a fascinating archaeological...
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Book Photoshoot – or, how I learned to channel my inner model
It’s been ages since my last post. I’ve been working on my manuscript nonstop for the past few weeks, and the last thing I wanted to do at the end of each day was sit down and write a blog post. But...
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Newsflash: Bull Leaping is Alive and Well
For some reason I can’t explain, I’m obsessed with Minoan history. I find it so fascinating that I wrote one of my qualifying papers on it for my Master’s in Art History. The Minoans, in case you don’t...
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Six Reasons Why Art is Essential to Education (Guest Post)
Vera Marie Reed is a writer who has written several articles for education and career sites. When she is not spending her day reading a new book or writing, she loves getting her creative juices...
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4 Must-See Places on the East Coast for Theater and Art Students
By Alison Summer is almost over. Before the school year starts, you and your theater and art buddies are ready to hit the road for an amazing vacation. Instead of meandering from state to state, plan...
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Purgatory in Early Renaissance Art
Giotto’s Last Judgment, Arena Chapel For those of you interested in early Renaissance Italian art (and you should be!), check out this article I wrote a few years ago in my pre-graduate student days....
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