Not Really Art History
David BA place to share some semi-regular essays and videos about art history (despite what the title suggests).
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The Mystery Cult of Mithraism
New video essay for Not Really Art History! A transcript is below, along with a full bibliography and link to archival media used throughout.
Imagine for a moment a parallel universe that looks very much like our own. You’re in this altern...
What Was it Like to Have a Dog in the Middle Ages?
New video essay! All about medieval dog care. As always, a transcript of the video and full bibliography can be found below.
This is a famous medieval banqueting scene.
January, from the calendar in The Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry...
The Unsolved Mystery of Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo
Another installment in Not Really Art History! This time on what may be my favorite panel painting of all time: Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo. As usual, the video is linked below and the transcript follows, along with links to a full bibliograp...
How a Dog Became a Saint in Medieval France
Below is the transcript (more or less) of the latest video for Not Really Art History—all about the medieval greyhound saint Guinefort!
In the 1955 Disney film Lady and the Tramp there’s a scene where Tramp defends the baby, Jim Jr., from...
San Clemente: Why The Past Ends Up Underground
A new episode of Not Really Art History! Take a (very) deep dive into the story of the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome. The church features layers of physical history that go back to Ancient Rome, and is an example of how the past ends up...
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