Total War: Lessons from Afghanistan
There is a virus among us. It has already claimed the lives of millions and, should it not be summarily eradicated off of the face of the Earth, it will not stop until it has infected every last one of us. Some may conclude that our best option is to live with the disease endemically, … Continue reading Total War: Lessons from Afghanistan
The Green Knight: An old tale, retold for modern times
Early in their studies, fledgling archaeologists are often confronted by this classic dilemma: in a world of finite resources and where time’s arrow only marches forward, what use is there in preserving the past? Answers to the quandary vary, but the most common would be something like this: to learn more about who we are … Continue reading The Green Knight: An old tale, retold for modern times
Living Free Under Fascism: The Existential Nightmare of The Conformist
Born in Northern Italy in 1941, it would not be unfair to say that Bernardo Bertolucci’s first-hand experiences with fascism were likely indistinct and inoffensive to his young mind. Mussolini’s regime had fallen when Bernardo was only two, and the future director had only just turned four when the Salò Republic puppet state had finally … Continue reading Living Free Under Fascism: The Existential Nightmare of The Conformist
