Thomas Keith

Whenever I delve into the world of ancient philosophy, I feel as though I ought to apologize for punching above my intellectual weight.

27.01.2025 17:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Me, a decade ago: "I'm really not into early Christian history. It's fine for other people, but my interests lie elsewhere."
Me today: "Oh, good! My copy of the Nag Hammadi Scriptures finally arrived!"

23.01.2025 14:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ivory mirror case carved in relief, showing four scenes of lovers.

In need of a date idea for Friday night? Take a tip from these scenes of courtly love, from a 14th century French mirror case in the Louvre.

15.11.2024 19:14 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A British officer, on horseback and with sword drawn, leads a cavalry charge at the Battle of Waterloo.

Friday is almost upon us, so don your spiffiest hat and CHARGE!

14.11.2024 23:30 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Manuscript illumination depicting King Arthur, in armor and carrying a sword and shield, with a cape draped over his shoulders.

If you need courage to face today, here's King Arthur, from a 15th-century Welsh manuscript of Geoffrey of Monmouth's "History of the Kings of Britain".

14.11.2024 14:14 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hello! I'm not sure quite how I'll use this account. Probably to post classics stuff (my area of academic training), medievalia, and anything I find beautiful. I hope you enjoy it.

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