Posts by Alice Isabella Sullivan
A Hidden Treasure: Rediscovered Images of Greece’s Medieval Monastic Communities
A long-forgotten journey to Mount Athos and Meteora in 1929 is the subject of a current photography exhibition at the Hellenic College Holy Cross, introducing audiences to one of the most “mysterious, unique, and unaltered” corners of the world.
Read MoreJewish Ritual Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
In a new exhibition, the story of Jewish ritual art emerges as culturally diverse, complex, sensorially rich, full of memory, and intentionally beautiful.
Read MoreVlad Dracula: The Prince Who Became a Vampire
The historical sources documenting the life and deeds of Vlad Dracula fueled notoriety, legend, and fiction.
Read MoreA New Look at Medieval Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe has long been overlooked by Anglo-American scholars. A new book exploring the rich history and artistic traditions of the medieval principality of Moldavia begins to change that.
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