Renaissance - Teacups in the Garden

Hollywood, James Bond, Intelligence Work: Spy Museum

At the end of the day when I plugged in my code from my lanyard, I found a surveillance video of my cautiously walking through Berlin. 😉

1495 Venetian Gown restyled for College: Sewing Journal

My daughter asked me for a costume for her presentation of art, literature, history Renaissance class, that called for creativity. We improved my Venetian gown.

My Renaissance Venetian Gown of 1495: Sewing Journal

Researching the proper look for my persona, I especially liked a gown I found in Two Venetian Women, a 1495 rendering by Albrecht Durer.

Renaissance Masquerade, Commedia dell ‘Arte, and our Masks

At a CW program, I asked him about the history of masquerade, where I learned about Commedia dell ‘Arte, which had its origins in 16th century Italy.

Machiavelli’s misunderstood treatise of The Prince

Reading this book in context of history, I don’t agree with the commentaries that I read about The Prince, accosting Machiavelli for his evil, ruthless spirit.

How the Renaissance inspired a Colonial Revival Christmas

During our Renaissance studies, we more fully learned how 15th century Italian artisan Luca della Robbiainfluenced Christmas at Colonial Williamsburg.

Jeffersonian Classicism Abundance in Virginia and Beyond

While perusing all the options, I discovered this gorgeous book: Thomas Jefferson Architect, which explores Jefferson’s architectural influence on America.