by Madeleine Rose Jones | Nov 3, 2020 | History, Personal
Tomorrow is my last class of an undergraduate history degree. It’s been four adventurous years, where I’ve changed majors, had doubts and explored my interests. Yet no matter what occurred, I always came back to history. In my degree, I studied 20th Century European... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Nov 2, 2020 | History, literature, Writing Tips
Here is a guide to writing historical fiction, that will hopefully inspire or guide you in creating a narrative about the past. Need A Word Processor? I recommend Scrivener, which is what I use to write historical fiction. It’s great for compiling large word... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 19, 2020 | General Fiction, History, literature
Can you discuss the fantasy genre without mentioning medieval history? That’s unlikely, particularly in a Western context. The fantasy genre uses many medieval motifs, ranging from inns and taverns to knights and chivalry. Those familiar with Lord of the Rings,... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 13, 2020 | History, Philosophy
I had the pleasure of attending an exhibition today that animated the artworks of Vincent Van Gogh. Through visual storytelling, we followed the progression of Vincent Van Gogh’s life from The Netherlands to Paris. I also recall the first time I saw a Vincent... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 7, 2020 | History, literature
What Is Medieval Literature? Medieval literature concerns the period of writing between the fall of the Roman Empire to the mid-point of the Renaissance. Historians and literary scholars often disagree about when the medieval period took place, but there is a... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 1, 2020 | History
What Is Western Art History? Western Art History refers to the art from Western Civilization. Often prone to both passion and misconception, Western art history is valuable to study. This post attempts to guide readers through various time periods & movements in...