Category Archives: European History

Global Tourism and Graffiti

Posted on May 26, 2013 by briansandberg

Global tourism is putting increasing pressure on historical sites and monuments, as growing numbers of tourists visit major cultural tourist locations around the world. High standards of living, lengthy vacations, and relatively affordable flights have allowed many Western Europeans, Canadians, … Continue reading →

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Gender Studies Under Fire in France

Posted on May 25, 2013 by briansandberg

The academic field of gender studies is under attack in France. The debate over gay marriage has prompted many French conservative politicians and Catholics to severely criticize gender studies for undermining family relations and traditional society. Conservative political and religious … Continue reading →

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A New Curator at the Biennale di Venezia

Posted on May 23, 2013 by briansandberg

The Biennale di Venezia, one of the most famous international annual art exhibitions, has a new curator this year. Massimiliano Gioni, an Italian-born curator who is currently a director at the New Museum in New York, is curating the Biennale, … Continue reading →

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Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Grants in Early Modern Iberian History

Posted on May 22, 2013 by briansandberg

The CORPI Project (Conversion, Overlapping Religiosities, Polemics, and Interaction: Early Modern Iberia and Beyond) is currently recruiting doctoral and post-doctoral research fellows for 2013-14. The application deadline is 31 May 2013. The Project This project is concerned with questions of … Continue reading →

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Arcimboldo’s Four Seasons in New York

Posted on May 19, 2013 by briansandberg

Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s Four Seasons paintings have been transformed  into massive sculptures and are on display in New York. Philip Haas, a filmmaker and artist, has created a series of sculptures based on Arcimboldo’s paintings. According to NPR, “this … Continue reading →

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Teaching in English in France

Posted on May 18, 2013 by briansandberg

A newly proposed law in France would encourage English-language instruction at universities in France. NPR asks “Will teaching in English at France’s universities undermine the French language? That’s up for debate in the country now, and the arguments are heated.” … Continue reading →

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Early Modern Historian’s Memoir

Posted on May 18, 2013 by briansandberg

John H. Elliott, a noted historian of early modern Spain and its empire, has published a memoir of his career as a historian. His memoir is entitled History in the Making (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2012). Eliott is … Continue reading →

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France Legalizes Gay Marriage

Posted on May 18, 2013 by briansandberg

France has passed a law to allow gay marriages, becoming the ninth nation in Europe to legalize gay marriage. President Hollande signed the law today, 18 May, and the first legal marriages will be held on 28 May. The French … Continue reading →

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Salafis and Religious Activism in Egypt

Posted on May 16, 2013 by briansandberg

Salafis are increasingly active in Egyptian politics and society. The ongoing Egyptian Revolution has opened political space for many previously suppressed and marginalized groups to engage in religious and political activism. Although the label Arab Spring is still being used … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Martyrs Canonized

Posted on May 12, 2013 by briansandberg

Pope Francis has canonized the 800 Martyrs of Otranto, who were supposedly executed by Ottoman forces after the southern Italian town of Otranto surrendered in 1480. Otranto was caught up in maritime and naval conflicts during the Renaissance, as the … Continue reading →

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