Temple of Aphrodite, converted to a Christian basilica, view of standing columns. 1st century BCE–2nd century CE (converted 5th century CE). Marble. Aphrodisias (modern Geyre), Aydın Province, Turkey. In the... Continue Reading →
Burnout
The pressure to take on a multitude of responsibilities and keep up with them in a timely and precise manner is a reality for many. This hamster wheel of life... Continue Reading →
Don’t Swallow Your Meds, Smoke ‘Em (still take your meds, please)
Hello my stoners! My partners in what used to be crime! My chronically ill peeps who use cannabis to help with their pains. I see you all, and I am... Continue Reading →
The Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago’s oldest public institutions. Founded in 1868, the zoo began with a symbolic gift, a pair of swans donated by the Central Park... Continue Reading →
Don’t Let the Passion Perish: Why Study Art History?
Artemision Zeus or Poseidon, c. 460 B.C.E., bronze, 2.09 m high, Early Classical (Severe Style), recovered from a shipwreck off Cape Artemision, Greece in 1928, National Archaeological Museum, Athens. There... Continue Reading →
Patience to Painting
College means that you have to keep up. The environment is fast-paced and not tolerant of many breaks. Efficiency is part of proficiency after all. While it is fair to... Continue Reading →
Puff Puff Protect
Hello, my partners in what used to be crime!!! I have more silly research to share, and you have more silly research to read! When I was but a baby... Continue Reading →
A Mummy’s Curse
Expedition journal of Nathaniel Faust, Curse-breaker and Master of Mystic Science 17 Jan. 20– It’s always sort of odd to get a call from an old friend. Especially when it’s... Continue Reading →
From Frenzy to Friendship
Well, spring quarter is slowly making its way to midterms. As I have been working on passing my midterms, signing up for Summer 2026 classes, and studying for finals, I... Continue Reading →
How to Look at an Ancient Ruin
The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece Nobody tells you that the Parthenon is smaller than you expect. Not physically. It is enormous, obviously, a fact your body understands... Continue Reading →