Western civilization

Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival was celebrated in honour of the deity Saturn which is held on the 17th of December according to the Julian calendar which later expanded with festivals all through the 23rd of December. Saturnalia originated as a farmer’s festival, commemorating the dedication of the templeof Saturn the Roman god of harvest and agriculture. It originally was celebrated only for a day in Ancient Rome but it became popular and the celebration lasted for a week inspite of…

Students are protesting Reed College’s foundational liberal-arts curriculum. What they may be missing is that core texts are just a starting point.

The English Civil War was fought 1642-1651 between Parliamentarian and Royalist forces and saw the former win and King Charles I executed.

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This image depicts a bustling scene from Ancient Rome, featuring a grand Roman forum. There are multiple classical buildings adorned with columns and statues. A large crowd gathers in the center, with people wearing traditional Roman garments. Some individuals appear to be engaged in what could be a political or social event, given the presence of banners and the organized groups of people. The architecture and clothing provide a rich insight into the civic life and urban landscape of…

Architecture serves a variety of purposes, and with ever changing societal needs, the structure, use, and design of buildings and temples also changes. This can be seen through the architectural …

Painting entitled 'Concert of Women' by an unknown artist (I think Dutch?). c.1530-1540.

Shop Artist from Çanakkale (Toria) and Eskişehir (Dorylaeum) by WilusaArt located in Çanakkale, Türkiye.