Category Archives: European Union

Depardieu and French Film

Posted on April 12, 2013 by briansandberg

Gérard Depardieu has significantly shaped international experiences of French film over the past generation. His recent departure from France has triggered a series of reflections on his impact on French cinema and French identity. Film critic Richard Brody argues that … Continue reading →

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NIU Study Abroad Program in Southern France

Posted on April 6, 2013 by briansandberg

Southern France – History and Literature in Bordeaux Register Now to Study Abroad in Southern France in Summer 2013! Earn 6 credits in History and/or French! Register at the Study Abroad Office 417 Williston Hall Northern Illinois University Registration is … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Modern Europe, European History, European Union, French History, Graduate Work in History, Languedoc and Southern France, Northern Illinois University, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Work in History | Leave a comment

Sephardic Jews Invited to Return to Spain

Posted on March 6, 2013 by briansandberg

More than 500 years after the infamous 1492 expulsion of Jews from the kingdom of Spain, the modern Spanish government is preparing to invite Jews to return to the country. “In November [2012],” according to the BBC, “Spain’s justice minister … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilians and Refugees in War, Early Modern Europe, Early Modern World, Empires and Imperialism, European History, European Union, European Wars of Religion, History of Violence, Human Rights, Mediterranean World, Political Culture, Religious History, Religious Violence, Renaissance Art and History | 1 Comment

Innovation in Italian Politics?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by briansandberg

The recent elections in Italy surprised many Italians and have dumbfounded observers around the world. The center-left coalition led by Luigi Bersani seemed poised to win the elections, but did not come out as a clear winner. The resurgence of Silvio … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Italian Bank in Trouble

Posted on February 22, 2013 by briansandberg

Monte dei Paschi di Siena is in deep financial trouble. “To howls across Italy,” the New York Times reports, “the government has hastily arranged a €3.9 billion, or $5.1 billion, bailout. The widening scandal, which hit at a time of … Continue reading →

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Anglocentric History in the United Kingdom

Posted on February 20, 2013 by briansandberg

A controversy has erupted in the United Kingdom over new History curriculum proposals. Conservative politicians are pushing for new national curriculum that would emphasize certain aspects of British history. Many historians have criticized the new proposals as politically motivated attempts … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Modern Europe, Education Policy, European History, European Union, Historiography and Social Theory, Humanities Education, Political Culture | 2 Comments

Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation

Posted on February 11, 2013 by briansandberg

Pope Benedict XVI has surprised Italians and the world with an announcement that he plans to resign the Papal throne and go into retirement at the end of the month. Benedict XVI is 85 years old and says that he … Continue reading →

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Unemployment in Italy

Posted on February 10, 2013 by briansandberg

Italy has been plagued by severe unemployment for years, especially for young Italians who are just graduating from high school and university. Italians routinely lament the fuga dei cervelli (brain drain) as young, talented citizens emigrate to find better professional … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism and Politics

Posted on February 10, 2013 by briansandberg

Acts of plagiarism often have significant costs, especially in the fields of politics and higher education. Numerous high-profile cases of plagiarism have led to the resignations of politicians, government ministers, educational administrators, university presidents, and other officials over the past … Continue reading →

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Poop Patrol in Paris

Posted on January 26, 2013 by briansandberg

Having recently returned from a research trip to Paris, I couldn’t resist sharing this post on the poop patrol in Paris! OK, so poop patrol is my own term, but the patrolling does really exist. NPR‘s Eleanor Beardsley reports on … Continue reading →

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