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Author: Christopher DeCou
Diaries, Maps, & Wars
What do “Wunderkammer,” “Klencke,” John Evelyn, and the English Civil War all have in common? One of the largest atlases in the world! One of the largest, printed books, at…
Anne of Brittany
How did the Renaissance spread north from Italy? Much of the spreading of the arts was through wealthy patrons. One such fascinating figure was Anne of Brittany, Queen of France.…
Rembrandt Recovered
Although not one of the most well remembered Renaissance painters, Rembrandt, the Flemish painter from the Netherlands happens to be one of the most stolen painters. In some cases the…
DIY History
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in an archive and spend hours trying to read handwritten notes and other letters? Now, you have the chance…
On the Education of Princes
houghtonlib: Saavedra Fajardo, Diego de, 1584-1648. Idea de un… http://uispeccoll.tumblr.com/post/79255909177
So, Why Do Witches Burn?
One of the classic skits from Monty Python’s Holy Grail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3jt5ibfRzw
Medieval Penitenials
Have you ever wondered what life was like in the medieval and early modern periods? At times this period can be hard to study because of the lack of sources.…
Wasn’t feudalism that thing with a king?
Whenever a course has to teach about modern European history, the course usually begins with the Renaissance and the humanist movements that shaped it. Teachers realize that this is somewhat…
Medieval Cats
