Sully and 'the Human Factor'
Last week I read a newspaper article in which a university professor asked his students why none of them were majoring in history,...
Hamilton and Liberal Arts
Broadway seems to have really identified with Hamilton. This hip-hop opera recently won the Tony Award for Best Musical. Given the...
CS Lewis, the Super Bowl and Studying History
Super Bowl 50 was billed as the battle of two very different quarterbacks. Experience vs youth; disciplined vs free-spirited;...
Liberal Arts and Long-Term Success
As the previous post suggests, the liberal arts are valuable for those interested in excelling in ... well, being human. Many students...
Questions (Not) Overheard at the Gym
At this time of year, many people make New Year’s resolutions to hit the gym more regularly. ‘Tis also the season when many choose their...
Astronomy as a Liberal Art
Building upon the last post about astronomy, we note that this 15th century painting of the Seven Liberal Arts by Frencesco Pesellino...