In the late Middle Ages, Europe saw the rise of one of its most virulent myths: that Jews abused the eucharistic bread as a form of anti-Christian blasphemy, causing it to bleed miraculously. The alle
The yellow badge, of course, alludes to requirements for Jews in Nazi controlled territories, but decrees that Jews and Saracens be visually marked by their dress in Europe go back to 1215. Historians
Albrecht Dürer's famous portrayal of creative effort in paralysis, the unsurpassed masterpiece of copperplate engraving titled Melencolia I, has stood for centuries as a pictorial summa of knowledge
Christ's Crucifixion is one of the most recognized images in Western culture, and it has come to stand as a universal symbol of both suffering and salvation. But often overlooked is the fact that ulti
Discover your true self and align your life journey around your core beliefs, values and perspective.Designed as both a companion piece to the author's previous book, The Power of Understanding People
One part practical guide, one part interactive journal, this book provides the opportunity to do inquiry as you read about it. You’ll learn what inquiry-based instruction looks like in practice
International intervention is not just about ‘saving’ human lives: it is also an attempt to secure humanity’s place in the universe.This book explores the Western secular beliefs that underpin contemp
Propelled across the continent by notions of rugged individualism" and "manifest destiny," pioneer Americans soon discovered that such slogans only partly disguised the fact that buildi
Neurodevelopmental disorders arise from disturbances to various processes of brain development, which can manifest in diverse ways. They encompass many rare genetic syndromes as well as common, herita
