by Aaron F. Miller | Mar 12, 2012 | The Public Humanist
On a recent weekend I attended a fascinating one-day symposium, Exploring the 1704 Raid, sponsored by Historic Deerfield Inc., that focused on the French and Native American attack on the frontier settlement of Deerfield. This event, in part funded by Mass Humanities,...
by Aaron F. Miller | Jan 26, 2012 | The Public Humanist
In contrast to many other types of archaeology, the historical archaeologist often has at his or her disposal a rich collection of written records such as letters, plots, and account books to add to their interpretation of a site. In some situations, there is little...
by Janeann Dill | Mar 19, 2012 | The Public Humanist
A dictionary begins when it no longer gives the meaning of words, but their tasks. — Georges Bataille It is most often the case when I refer to my work as experimental animation that I am met with the question, what is experimental animation? I am instantly...
by Katryn Geane | Jan 31, 2012 | The Public Humanist
The new documentary Never Stand Still was filmed at Jacob’s Pillow, a National Historic Landmark and home of America’s longest-running dance festival nestled in the majestic Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Directed by Ron Honsa and narrated by Bill T....
by Carolyn Shadid Lewis | Mar 26, 2012 | The Public Humanist
I remember my grandmother sharing stories of her days growing up in Oklahoma, after her family emigrated from Lebanon. She described her family’s small house situated on the expansive Oklahoma plains during the dust bowl that swept the state. Each time she told...
