by Madeleine Rose Jones | Aug 16, 2021 | History, literature
Like a wolf with no teeth, historical fiction has lost its signature bite. The genre that reminds the reader, with great urgency, of the mistakes and triumphs of the past is now neglected in Anglosphere publishing. To save historical fiction from extinction, it needs... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 9, 2021 | History, literature
Magic is everywhere: from Harry Potter to Ancient Egypt. Often dismissed as a ‘fake’ science or make-belief hogwash, magic matters because our imagination does. Despite modern attitudes towards magic, one can easily associate the Middle Ages with magic.... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 13, 2021 | literature
A ‘Byronic’ Hero is moody, rebellious and haunted by his past. His hair is typically jet-black, while his eyes brood over his surroundings. Named after Lord Byron, the Byronic Hero is a staple in Romanticism, as well as literature in general. In this post,... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 11, 2021 | History, The World, Uncategorized
I love languages, and I’ve written about learning Russian. Since then, I’ve discovered numerous benefits to learning languages. Whether you want to learn Arabic, French, Japanese or German, you can reap many benefits. Here are the benefits of learning a... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 5, 2021 | Cinema, History
Sentiment in literature and cinema is a controversial subject, especially when it pertains to historical depictions. From film director Terry Gilliam’s criticism of Steven Spielberg to contemporary audiences embracing ‘gritty’ depictions of politics and war in their...