On This Day in World History: September 21
Often associated with the end of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, 21 September 1792 also marked the end of the French Monarchy, while Malta, Belize and Armenia all gained their independence on this
...What is Opera All About?
Ever wondered why some people are so passionate about opera while others find it daunting? The answer lies in the person’s response to opera’s successful display of emotions and stirring of passions.
...Let them Eat Cake! The Life of Marie Antoinette
225 years ago, on 16 October 1793, the Austrian born French Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, was executed. Initially highly popular in France, she soon became a target for those critical of
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Rodin: The Father of Modern Sculpture
Born in obscurity, Auguste Rodin spent years labouring as an ornamental sculptor before success and scandal set him on the road to international fame. By the time of his death, on November 17th 1917
...Remember, Remember the 5th of November: The Gunpowder Plot 1605
<p>Religion inspired terrorism did not begin in the 21st century. The Gunpowder Plot features fanatical Catholic traitors, spies, Jesuit priests and 36 barrels of gunpowder in the cellars of the
...Russian Society through the Lens of Ballet
Explore the social role of Russian ballet from the twentieth century until today. Focusing on the main political events that turned ballet into a mirror of Russian society, Elisabetta investigates the
...A Thousand and One Nights in One
<p>Take a magic carpet ride through the literature of the Islamic world. Find early female voices, the Persians (including a poem translated by Gertrude Bell), the Andalusians, Khayyam, Gibran, the
...Sydney's World Heritage Matters
<p>Sydney is one of the few cities in the world that is surrounded by a world heritage area – the Greater Blue Mountains National Park. Learn about the history of this global achievement, its
...London: A Walking Tour
<p>Take a walk through this amazing city and 2000 years of history. Starting from Piccadilly, we visit the Duke of Wellington’s home, Carnaby Street, Westminster Abbey, Temple Church and finish with
...An Evening with Bach
<p>The Christmas Oratorio, the Mass in B Minor, Air on the G String, the Brandenburg Concertos... Johann Sebastian Bach composed of some of the most famous works of the classical repertoire, and
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