From Ancient to Modern and Beyond

A breakdown of Walter Benjamin's "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," explaining concepts such as expressive authenticity, cult value, and the aura.

Why did Aeschylus, Greece’s greatest tragic playwright, erase his theater career from his own tombstone?

Percy Shelley’s last work titled "Hellas" mirrored Aeschylus’ Persae. Let's compare the two works.

For Western travelers, classical ruins have often felt like a "return home". Why? This take applying Foucalt's theory of heterotopia on classical ruins may hold the answer.

What is a heterotopia? Explore Michel Foucault’s concept of "other spaces," from mirrors and cemeteries to prisons and understand its six principles.

Herodotus' portrayal of the Persian Empire is complex. The Greek historian balances "Orientalist" stereotypes with surprising empathy and admiration.