Carolyn WhitsonMar 19, 20236 min readWorks and Days (a hymn, but not to Hesiod)12th century mosaic, Bobbio, depicting the month of March, emphasizing wind (I think) By the time March arrives, the January 1st...
Carolyn WhitsonNov 6, 20222 min readOrigins of SirensOn October 25th, 2022, I gave a lecture at Metropolitan State University on the Origins of Sirens. In the presentation, I trace how...
Carolyn WhitsonFeb 26, 20214 min readThe Good (After) Life: More Roman SarcophagiAncient Roman sarcophagi were for the wealthy, and were created in workshops which concentrated on particular themes: demonstrating the...
Carolyn WhitsonFeb 20, 20213 min readWelcome to Pilgrim to the Past!This is a website dedicated to people who enjoy medieval and ancient art, and want to know more. Maenad, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC...
Carolyn WhitsonFeb 5, 20213 min readTreasures of the Villa Giulia Museum in RomeThe Villa Giulia houses a great collection of Etruscan art. This post provides you with a few of the highlights. Here is a close-up of...
