The Dome of the Rock’s Importance to Umayyad Cultural Policy
Michael describes how the Dome of the Rock’s construction and architecture reflect the cultural syncretism policy of the Umayyad empire.
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Money and Identity: The Socio-Political Power of Ancient Coinage and the Emergence of Greco-Bactrian Culture
Michael breaks down the changes in coinage in the Greco-Bactrian kingdom and how this reflects socio-political change.
Hip Hop and the Classics: Emotional Expression in the Classics and Modern America
Michael draws comparisons between the writings of classical poetry and contemporary hip hop lyricism, highlighting certain universal themes and ideas that persist throughout the ages in art.
Democracy, Voting, and Representation in the Past and Present
Anna discusses Our Democracy’s October 7th event which will explore the foundations of ancient Greek democracy and how those foundations shape the democracies we live in today.
In Defense of the Classics
Why there’s nothing wrong with not following trends