I realize that this is more personal a reflection than I usually post here, but while one of the goals of education is to help you realize that you are part of a larger world, another equally critical goal is to learn to recognize when the larger world has become part of your identity. November… Continue reading November 9: The Berlin Wall
Category: Character formation
November 8: The Bodleian Library
I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately on the history of libraries, the level of literacy in the ancient and medieval world, and the manufacture of papyrus, parchment, scrolls, and codices. It’s a fascinating study, and sometimes painful, especially when the histories recount the destruction of libraries through deliberate acts or simply neglect and… Continue reading November 8: The Bodleian Library
November 1: The Feast of All Saints
Today is the Feast of All Saints, observed by many Christian denominations and as a national holiday in many countries. The celebration dates back to the fourth century, when a feast day in mid-May commemorated all Christian martyrs. By the eighth century, the date had shifted to November 1 and the feast was celebrated throughout… Continue reading November 1: The Feast of All Saints