by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 20, 2022 | History, Philosophy
Ideological warfare dominates our past, present and future. As empires rise and fall among the many civilisations known to mankind, we must understand the role of ideology. As Aristotle points out, we are ‘political animals’ prone to ideology and emotion. The concept... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 12, 2022 | History
Over the past week, many have become aware of the current controversies gripping medieval studies. One example involves the authors of the Bright Ages, where accusations of racism gripped Dr. Matthew Gabriele and Dr. David M. Perry. This event, and the ludicrous... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 25, 2022 | Liberty, literature, Writing Tips
Revenge is the worst reason to write. Although I firmly believe in artistic freedom, it makes for poor literature when writers use storytelling for personal grudges. A clear and unfortunate example comes from the recent Manhunt, a horror novel from Gretchen... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 22, 2022 | literature, The World
Rome is the greatest city of all time, and Paris is not far behind. Yet London dominates my mind; the English capital has a towering presence found in literature, cinema, art and politics. Of course, London is not the only city with this affect. No serious traveller... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 15, 2022 | literature
Two years ago, I bemoaned the worldbuilding of The Handmaid’s Tale, taking issue with Atwood’s politics and characterisation. However, this topic requires revisiting. I still stand by everything I wrote. Yet nuance is required, especially in discussions regarding the...
