World Cultures

  • Ruthlessness: How the Greek Gods Dealt with Wrongdoings Against Them

    “Epic: The Musical” reimagines Homer’s Odyssey, with “Ruthlessness” highlighting Poseidon’s warning that mercy lies in cruelty. But ruthlessness isn’t unique to this musical—it reflects a deeper truth: the Greek gods often punished without pity, as shown throughout myth when mortals dared to defy or displease them.

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  • The LDS Church and Polynesia

    Explore the unique history of the LDS Church and its connections to Polynesia, celebrating the region’s rich culture and the resilience of its people despite past challenges.

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  • Nero’s Spouses

    Nero’s Spouses

    Emperor Nero had six marriages; spanning women, freedmen, and even a slave. In this post, we explore Roman power, gender, and sexuality through history’s most notorious emperor.

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