The Poet Who Founded Democracy
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The Poet Who Founded Democracy

The Athenian statesman Solon sowed the seed of democracy through verse.
Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco
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Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we share glimpses of one of the most impressive ‘Gilded Age’ hotels in America.
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.

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The Poet Who Founded Democracy

The Poet Who Founded Democracy

The Athenian statesman Solon sowed the seed of democracy through verse.
‘Men Without Chests’: Teaching as an Art

‘Men Without Chests’: Teaching as an Art

This essay by C.S. Lewis illustrates the meaning and mandate of education.
Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco

Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we share glimpses of one of the most impressive ‘Gilded Age’ hotels in America.
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.