The “Dirty” Middle Ages: A New Perspective By Capri Pappas
“Bring out your dead!” When one thinks of the Black Death, they usually picture the iconic scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail where …
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The Accidental Classicist: An Interview with Dr. McOsker by Amanda Hays
For some of us, finding our interests and what we want to do with our lives comes naturally. Dancers may talk about how as young …
Thrice-Told Tales: A New AMRS Course
The AMRS program has recently added a new course to its curriculum: AMRS 100.1: “Thrice-Told Tales.” This course delves into the stories that humans have …
Inside a Russian Monastery by Amanda Hays
A monk led us through the cathedral back outside. He was clothed in black robes and talked very softly. The cathedral was enormous, with beautiful …
Beowulf: Reviving an Ancient Tradition by Matthew Pheneger
This school year has seen an increase of AMRS events on campus. The latest of these, a student led recitation of the Old English epic Beowulf, …
Beowulf and Archaeology: Text and Material Culture by Joseph Acero
Beowulf is one of the earliest examples of English literature, and because of that evidence on its background can be hard to uncover. However, Professor …
Capstone Corner: Richard II and His Boyhood Troubles by Kyle Rabung
Richard II is a much maligned figure in history. Most people probably know him as one of two things, either as the tragic figure from …
The Living and the Dead: Images of Death By Carrie Kubicki
When you think of the dead, what do you think of? Is it the image of lost souls sunken and decaying in the ground with …
Why Study Early Modern Literature? by Shaun Russell
It is tempting to begin by writing “It all started in my Grade 12 literature class with Mr. Ames. . .” because there is a …
Travels of The Mongols: From Peace to Plague by Jordan Waterwash
The Mongols were a people that moved endlessly. Conquering came to them easily and quickly; they started their campaign in the 1200s, and took over …