Many people have heard of the Salem Witch Trials and the Spanish Inquisition, where priests persecuted innocent people in the name of finding heresy or witchcraft. These have served as warnings against blind zealotry and paranoia by how those in power. Often, we imagine the victims were the innocent and lower classes who could not… Read More »Trial of Urbain Grandier
Being able to communicate with your boss is something that can have a huge impact on your career. Good communication can save you a lot of stress and present opportunities to grow your career. On the other hand, poor communication can add to your stress and make doing your job much harder. Whether you’re asking… Read More »How to Write to Your Boss
For most of the medieval times, the lands of Europe Christianity, and Islam in the Middle East and Africa had been divided. At the border of these two religions was the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire which served as the bulwark of Europe. For the longest time, this empire had checked the advances of the… Read More »Pope Urban’s Call for Crusade
In ancient history, few figures are as famous as the Greek writer Herodotus. His works have become famous summarizing the history of Greece and Persia and their eventual war. This has made him one of the go-to sources for people learning about this period. However, in recent years his historical accuracy has come into question.… Read More »Herodotus on the Effects of War
Brandon Sanderson is quickly becoming a rising star within the fantasy genre. His Cosmere universe has been regarded as one of the most unique and fascinating worlds in fiction, containing multiple book series including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archives. His series contain unique abilities and powers that have helped set them apart from other fantasy… Read More »Brandon Sanderson’s Advice About Learning on the Job
Writing a book is one of the most challenging tasks an artist can do, not because of any physical demands, but because of the emotional and mental hurdles you’ll need to overcome. People often turn to writing guides and manuals to help them learn when they begin writing. One of the best manuals you can… Read More »The Dangers of Perfection According to Anne Lamott
Although fantasy has often been regarded as kids’ stuff by many in the writing community, the genre has proven itself capable of tackling important themes just as well and even better than other types of fiction. From the political intrigue of A Song of Ice and Fire to the religious themes of the Chronicles of… Read More »The Preciousness of Mortality
Although not as well known in the fiction world as some of her contemporaries such as Geroge RR Martin and Robert Jordan, writer Elizabeth Moon has made her splash in the genre with her works such as The Deed of Paksenarrion and Serrano Legacy (Familias Regnant). While she doesn’t delve into politics as much in… Read More »The Insight of Elizabeth Moon
In the modern landscape of publishing, the internet and its decentralized nature has made publishing your book easier than ever. This means even writers with relative little experience but large audiences could be able to publish their works. Take John Greene for example. Although more well known for his hit educational YouTube series, Crash Course,… Read More »How To Fall In Love With A Book
There are few American writers as prolific from the 20th century as Ernest Hemingway. His works, including The Old Man and the Sea, For Whom the Bells Toll, and A Farewell to Arms remain popular books, being read by millions of people every year. This is partially because of the era he wrote in, the… Read More »The Wisdom of Ernest Hemingway’s Work
