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  The House of Fragile Things -...

  James McAuley

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  A powerful history of Jewish art collectors in France, and how an embrace of art and beauty was met with hatred and destruction 
   
   
   
  In the dramatic years between 1870 and the end of World War II, a number of prominent French Jews—pillars of an embattled community—invested their fortunes in France's cultural artifacts, sacrificed their sons to the country's army, and were ultimately rewarded by seeing their collections plundered and their families deported to Nazi concentration camps. 
   
   
   
  In this rich, evocative account, James McAuley explores the central role that art and material culture played in the assimilation and identity of French Jews in the fin-de-siècle. Weaving together narratives of various figures, some familiar from the works of Marcel Proust and the diaries of Jules and Edmond Goncourt—the Camondos, the Rothschilds, the Ephrussis, the Cahens d'Anvers—McAuley shows how Jewish art collectors contended with a powerful strain of anti-Semitism: they were often accused of "invading" France's cultural patrimony. The collections these families left behind—many ultimately donated to the French state—were their response, tragic attempts to celebrate a nation that later betrayed them.

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  Celtic Mythology - A...

  Historical Publishing

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  Do you want to learn about Cеltiс Mуthоlоgу? 
  Cеltiс Mуthоlоgу has аrguаblе сарturеd thе imagination оf the wеѕtеrn world mоrе thаn аnу оthеr сulturаl mуthоlоgу except thаt of Grеесе аnd Rоmе. It iѕ here thаt wе learn оf the tales of mуthiс mоnѕtеrѕ, grеаt сhivаlriс hеrоеѕ, magicians, аnd fаirу lands. Due tо thе vаѕt аnd vаriеd hiѕtоrу of thе Cеltiс реорlе, hоwеvеr, it is diffiсult tо nаrrоw Celtic Mythology intо a niсе neat fоrmulа. It iѕ еѕресiаllу diffiсult tо соvеr it in a wау that dоеѕ thе ѕubjесt juѕtiсе in ѕuсh a ѕhоrt time period. Thеrеfоrе, wе will bе аddrеѕѕing Celtic Mythology in twо parts. Thiѕ week wе will discuss thе general background оf Cеltiс сulturе and thе mоѕt fаmоuѕ оf all hеrоiс tales аѕѕосiаtеd with the Cеltѕ--King Arthur. Next week we will dive intо the rеmаining mуthiс themes (gоdѕ аnd gоddеѕѕ, creation, nаturе...еtс). 
  Whо Were thе Cеltѕ? 
  Thе terms Cеlt andCeltic ѕееm fаmiliаr today—familiar enough thаt mаnу people аѕѕumе thаt thеу аrе еthniс dеѕсriрtiоnѕ, wоrdѕ thаt dеfinе ареорlе related bу blood and culture. Suсh рео-рlе аrе imаginеd аѕ fаir-ѕkinnеd, possibly rеd-hаirеd, оftеn freckled. More important, it iѕрrеѕumеd thеу ѕhаrе an inbоrn mуѕtiсаl inсlinа-tiоn. Thеу see in wауѕ thаt оthеrѕ dо not or саn-nоt. Thеу асknоwlеdgе a wоrld bеуоnd thе wоrld of thе ѕеnѕеѕ. Some еvеn hаvе the secondsight, the аbilitу tо see fairies and other ѕрiritѕdаnсing through thе soft еvеning. For еvеningаlwауѕ gathers around thе Cеltѕ, a miѕtу twilight where things аrе nеvеr ԛuitе ѕоlid and defined.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Timeline of mesopotamian civilizationEconomy and agricultureEtуmоlоgуCоѕmоlоgу аnd EѕсhаtоlоgуCеltiс Rеligiоn, Religious Bеliеfѕ Аnd Practices Оf The Аnсiеnt Celts

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  Different ways to make money as...

  Parshwika Bhandari

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  Hey, I am Parshwika, I have been running my online business from past 3 years as an artist, creating person in this book I am sharing everything based on my research and experience so far, I am covering different ways to make money as a creative person as an artist/designer online, covering ways based on my experience and knowledge so far in depth along with how much can you make? Where to sell? Pros and cons and so much more more, hopefully this book will going to help you making money as a creative person.

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  Film Reel Rewind: Movie Trailers...

  Various

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  Film Reel Rewind: Movie Trailers from the 1970s, Volume 2 includes trailers for the following movies: Avalanche (1978), Cleopatra Jones, Casino Of Gold (1975), Coming Home (1978), Doc Savage (1975), Escape From Alcatraz (1979), F.I.S.T. (1978), One On One (1977), Psycho Sisters (1974), Race With The Devil (1975), Sinner (1972), Sudden Fury (1975), Terminal Man (1974), Watership Down (1978).

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  Asuka Period - Buddhism Reform...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Asuka Period (538–710) marks a pivotal era in Japan’s history, serving as the transitional phase between the ancient Kofun Period and the Nara Period. This era is often considered the birthplace of Japanese civilization, a time when the political, religious, and cultural foundations of the nation began to take shape. It was during this period that Japan first came into direct contact with continental Asia, particularly through the introduction of Buddhism, the establishment of a centralized government, and the adoption of Chinese-style political and legal systems. 
  The early years of the Asuka Period were dominated by the Soga clan, who played a crucial role in the political and religious developments of the time. Their influence can be seen in their advocacy for the adoption of Buddhism, which arrived in Japan from Korea around the mid-sixth century. Buddhism’s introduction, however, was met with resistance from the powerful native Shinto religious leaders and aristocracy, creating a conflict that would shape the religious landscape of Japan for centuries to come. 
  Despite early opposition, Buddhism gradually took hold in Japan. The Soga clan, with the support of the royal family, used Buddhism as a tool to consolidate power and gain legitimacy. By the late 6th century, the religion had become deeply integrated into the fabric of Japanese society, influencing not only spiritual practices but also politics, art, and culture.

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  Diabolical Motherhood

  Danel Olson

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  A collection of essays by female horror writers exploring portrayals of diabolical mothers in both modern and classic horror films.The concept of motherhood, often idealized as the epitome of unconditional love and nurturing, has been twisted and perverted in various cinematic works to explore darker, more complex human dynamics. Led by Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson Award, and two-time World Fantasy Award winning editor and acclaimed film professor Danel Olson, the essayists introduce listeners to traditional portrayals of mothers in film and literature, establishing a baseline for understanding how diabolical motherhood deviates from the norm.From a historical overview tracing the evolution of malevolent maternal figures in cinema, from early depictions of wicked stepmothers in fairy tales to the complex, to multifaceted monstrous matriarchs of contemporary films, these essays explore the psychological underpinnings of diabolical motherhood, drawing on author's personal experiences, anecdotes, and research to understand the motivations and mental states driving these characters in a wide range of horror films. The essays offer a deeper understanding of how cinema reflects and shapes our perceptions of motherhood, morality, and power. A must-listen for horror aficionados.

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