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Continue reading →: The Townley Collection Controversy
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/05/13/the-british-museums-blockbuster-scandals Above, I have linked an interesting article about how the British Museum has received some of their artifacts from the collector Charles Townley. Summary of the Article Charles Townley, was an important figure in the world of art collecting. Upon returning to England after receiving his education in France,…
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Continue reading →: Experience the Charm of Dublin: Pubs, Literature, and More
In Dublin, history and humor meet on every corner. Lively pubs spill out with sounds of fiddles and laughter and cobblestone streets wind past colorful Georgian doors. THe city feels alive with stories, music, and the kindness of the people. Dublin may not have extensive canals like Venice or a…
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Continue reading →: Open Letter
Below is a letter that was submitted to The New York Times Open Letter Contest. This was an assignment through my English class, and we were told to think of something that was important to us, something that we felt passionate about. I knew wanted to write about the lack…
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Continue reading →: Olympia, Greece: The Origin of the Olympics
When you think of the Olympics, do you think of the Ancient Greeks? I know I did not before my recent adventure to Greece where I learned so much about where our modern-day events and traditions come from. The Olympics’ Tie With Religion The town of Olympia in the Peloponnesus…
“People without the knowledge of their past, history, origins, and culture is like a tree without roots” – Marcus Garvey
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