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Introduction: Jews, Slavery, and the Slave Trade in 18th century Curaçao
In 1863, slavery was abolished in Curaçao. As it turns out, the Jewish community, with its own profound historical connections to slavery as chronicled in the Hebrew Bible, played a… Read more
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Living the American country life
“You realize, Stevens, I don’t expect you to be locked up here in this house all the time I’m away. Why don’t you take the car and drive off somewhere… Read more
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Some of my favorite quotes from William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”
Today’s article dives into my ultimate favorite quotes from William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” Read more
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Cultural fluidity in Kyoto: Japanese reinterpreted foods
A few months ago, I chose to volunteer my time and skills to Kyoto Journal, a non-profit quarterly magazine founded in 1986 that celebrates the culture of Kyoto and Asia… Read more
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Apprehending the Textile Market and Art Nouveau Textile Designs in The Netherlands and Britain, 1700-1900
Exploring the relation between British and Dutch artists’ use of textile from the Dutch Golden Age to Art Nouveau periods. Read more