Arts & Humanities
Discussions of the quality craftsmanship or practice of trade, expressions of beauty and appeal, and the study of the human arts. From classic theater to Greek philosophy. Debate on great literature, talks of museums holding the collected works of the greatest artists, and analysis of the great moments of history. All can be found in the Arts & Humanities channel.
Does "truth" exist?
Truth does exist. Ultimate truths are beliefs which are universally true for everyone. Relativity means that what is true for you or your circumstance is not true for others. It is important to know that there are universal truth statements, for example, in science and math. When it comes to religious belief, however, truth may be harder to come by. As the great French philosopher Blaise Pascal tells
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Capitalism
by Rick Badman
Capitalism can be the most ruthless and unforgiving economic system ever devised. Yet there are many
Socialism
Socialism is the political face of a caring society. It is a system of thought which puts people first.
English Language
- Passive voice in English: Uses and syntax
- The characteristics of Estuary English
- Historical roots to English language spelling challenges
- Specific difficulties speakers of Slavic languages have while learning English
- Analysis: Meaning of the word, Success
- Analysis: Meaning of the word "truth"
- What is meant by "simple" and "progressive" in English grammar
Fantasy & Science Fiction
- Plot summary: Son of Spellsinger, by Alan Dean Foster
- Book reviews: Fantasy Lover, by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Recommended historic science fiction
- Short story reviews: The Man, by Ray Bradbury
- Plot summary: Drowning World, by Alan Dean Foster
- Book reviews: Foundation and Empire, by Isaac Asimov
- Book reviews: Fire Study, by Maria V. Snyder
History Mysteries
- Theories: Roanoke Colony and The Bermuda Triangle
- South American mysteries: The Nazca lines
- The mystery of the vanishing cattle rustler
- Exploring the reality of the man in the iron mask
- Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown: Titanic survivor
- The mysterious creators of Mexico's Olmec heads
- Whatever happened to New Age Archeology?
Performance Dance
- Classical ballet: Ballerinas in the limelight since the 19th century
- Ballet dancing: Behind the scenes
- Ballet reviews: Pennsylvania Ballet performs The Nutcracker
- Notable modern dance performances
- Richard Alston: World-class contemporary choreographer
- The history and prominence of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- A look at the top ballroom dancing competitions in the United States
by Lin Edwards
The first thing about acting is to learn to really listen to the actors on stage with you, and to listen in character, in the same
by Dan Hiland
TO MY JOURNAL
Friday, 25 April, 2008:
It is with a touch of sadness and regret that I pen this note to you.
It appears that
If by peace on earth, we are speaking of every human being at peace with every other human being, this is attainable but unlikely.
If you want to write more every day, the first thing to do is to set some concrete goals. More' is simply too vague a word to inspire
Writing Assignments
- Making Art
- How to build oil painting frames
- Colonial & Early American
- Literary analysis: Early American courtship as described in the diary of Judge Samuel Sewall
- The Lexington militia's battle plan during the Battles of Lexington and Concord
- A look at cultural references to the Boston Tea Party
- Museum Reviews
- Museum reviews: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Museum reviews: Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Theater & Drama
- Evaluating the Palace Theater, Syracuse, NY
- Evaluating the Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI
- Theater reviews: The Seafarer
- Theater reviews: Walking with Dinosaurs, Rose Garden, Portland, OR
- Enjoying Boston's Berklee Performance Center
- Theater reviews: Colonial Theater, Boston
- History (Other)
- Freemasons role in the French, American and Mexican Revolutions
- Art Appreciation
- Assessing the design and architecture of art galleries
- Innovation and traditionalism in contemporary art
- A brief history of African-American art
- A brief history of art museums
- A brief history of Asian art
- A brief history of Native American art
- Buying & Selling Art
- Selling German World War II posters
- Tips on buying political cartoons in an election year
- Tips on selling political cartoons in an election year
- Tips on selling antique political cartoons
- Finding art treasures at Brimfield's antique and flea market shows (Massachusetts)
- Stolen treasures: How to find out if artwork for sale was stolen
- Selling US World War I posters
- Selling US World War II posters
- Buying French World War I posters
- Selling French World War I posters
- Buying French World War II posters
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- Business of Writing (Other)
- Does selling used textbooks hurt authors and publishers?
- Which is better for writers: Finding a print or online publisher?
- Should faculty sell complimentary copies to book resellers?
- Are used textbooks the solution to the high cost of textbooks?
- Ethics
- Do German reparations as restitution for the Holocaust place a burden on the wrong generation?
- Is taking the easy way out cowardly or smart?
