Medieval Mongols: An Empire of Fragments
While myth and bias have long misrepresented these medieval steppe people, the true story of the Mongols remains imprinted in the cultures they once ruled
Poetry: A Royal House with a Savage Appetite
The bloodied ancient myths of the House of Atreus consider justice and the limits of violence, inspiring an Ohio Wesleyan student’s poetry.
Student Q&A: Medieval Fae
Are the medieval fae really your friends, or are they foes who could manipulate you out of your own two shoes?
A Librarian, an Editor, and a Fundraiser Walk Out of the AMRS Program
Why take AMRS classes? How does the program set students up for post-undergrad success? Hear from alumni!
History Unfolding: The Makings of a Composed Armor Set
A composed armor set contains a remarkable history of Medieval armor visible in its wealth of details.
A Feast for the Senses: The 49th Annual Columbus Greek Festival
Love and time has clearly been baked into the entire Greek Festival, a feast of foods, music, sights, and smells in the Short North Arts District each fall.
Honor and Defense: Tournament Armor in the Late Medieval Ages
Honor and Defense Tournament Armor in the Late Medieval Ages by Helena von Sadovszky Chivalric tournaments and contests were a form of battlefield, in …
The Sistine Chapel Ceiling: A Renaissance Icon of the West
The Sistine Chapel Ceiling A Renaissance Icon by Noelle Weaver I recently had the opportunity to visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition in Dayton. …
La Ofrenda- A Retelling of Orpheus
La Ofrenda is your Friend A Hispanic Retelling of the Orpheus Myth We’ve been telling each other the story of Orpheus for thousands of …
The Art and Myth of Orpheus
The Art and Myth of Orpheus by Jenna Nahhas Some stories, unlike their heroes, refuse to die. The Greek myth of the musician Orpheus and …