CLASSICAL HISTORY

Thoughts on the regular decline of classical history as a subject in both K-12 and colleges, why its declining, and how it might be fixed.

Where to find history schedules that combine both Mystery of History and Story of the World.

Having trouble using the Classical model? This essay demonstrates the process from description to analysis to interpretation to evaluation through the use of Emma Goldman's speech.

The history of film spans over a hundred years. And since the birth of cinema, motion picture films have had a substantial impact on the arts, technology, culture, politics and society.

The troubles a history student might find when seeking a history teaching position and why.

Music history is a great topic, especially if you were a music major but can't seem to remember those legitimate points.

This article explains the importance of history and provides insight into little-known information.

Lessons learned from a former classical guitar student on the importance of inspiration, methods, and community while studying the guitar.

While not as challenging as Soviet cinema or the avant-garde, the introduction of non-realist techniques in Singin' in the Rain and musicals as a genre should lead to a reconsidering of the very idea of defining something as classical Hollywood narrative mise-en-scene.

A short history of architecture - a beginner's guide to styles and movements, comprehensive in scope but with more emphasis on recent developments.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

Classical concerts are different from rock, pop or jazz concerts. For one, classical concerts play an entirely different genre of music: classical.

People can oftentimes become intimidated with what is unfamiliar to them. And because classical music is not as commonly played everywhere as much as rock and other forms of pop music are, people do not enjoy classical music and its concerts as much as they actually can.

A brief overview of two of the most influential eras in the history of music.

Many of us think of Black History Month as a relatively new celebration when in actuality it was first celebrated as Negro History Week in 1926. This year, there are events all over New York City, both educational and entertaining for the whole family.

Explores the historical roots of manga and anime, tracing back to the 16th century. Also explored is how western culture has been influenced by these arforms.

Social liberalism is an inevitable result of classical liberalism in an age of mass or representative politics. What is more, it represents the highest stage of the liberal project.

Classical music's most lovable character, F.J. Haydn had class and creativity to spare. Here is an interesting look into his life and times.

Tips on convincing today's cynical students that studying the past has importance for all disciplines.

Here is a brief history of ballet.

Addresses how and why people have been compelled to combine drama with music throughout history. Clarifies some of music's manifold roles in cinema and the reasons behind them by using as an example composer Bernard Herrmann's Citizen Kane soundtrack.

A History and Analysis of Swing Music