The Importance of Myth and Why We Should Understand It
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The Importance of Myth and Why We Should Understand It

Myth is not the opposite of truth; it’s a way of getting at deeper truths.
Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston
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Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston

The ‘Intentional Beauty’ of Jewish craftsmanship is in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Bernard of Clairvaux’s 4 Degrees of Love 
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Bernard of Clairvaux’s 4 Degrees of Love 

The French abbot explained what he believed it means to love oneself, others, and the divine.
Livraria Lello: Portugal’s Highly Embellished Bookstore
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Livraria Lello: Portugal’s Highly Embellished Bookstore

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the most ornate expressions of the Neo-Gothic style.
Belvoir Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece
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Belvoir Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a faux historic castle in Leicestershire, England.

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On the Power of Writing: Ovid’s Hopeful Longing 

On the Power of Writing: Ovid’s Hopeful Longing 

The exiled Roman poet showed readers the power of writing to craft hope amid adversity.
Rohan Palace: A French Baroque Masterpiece

Rohan Palace: A French Baroque Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a notable example of Baroque residential architecture outside of Paris.
The Importance of Myth and Why We Should Understand It

The Importance of Myth and Why We Should Understand It

Myth is not the opposite of truth; it’s a way of getting at deeper truths.
Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston

Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston

The ‘Intentional Beauty’ of Jewish craftsmanship is in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
‘Our Past Judges Our Present’: History Taken Slantwise

‘Our Past Judges Our Present’: History Taken Slantwise

Consideration of the past is not always an indictment of the present, but Americans can definitely benefit from learning from our history.
Bernard of Clairvaux’s 4 Degrees of Love 

Bernard of Clairvaux’s 4 Degrees of Love 

The French abbot explained what he believed it means to love oneself, others, and the divine.
Livraria Lello: Portugal’s Highly Embellished Bookstore

Livraria Lello: Portugal’s Highly Embellished Bookstore

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the most ornate expressions of the Neo-Gothic style.
Belvoir Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece

Belvoir Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a faux historic castle in Leicestershire, England.
The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.