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In a time of multiplying histories and changing perceptions of geography, my dissertation looks to revise prevailing conceptions of medieval space. It does so by challenging the consensus view that medieval maps of the world, or mappaemundi, have primarily a 'theological functio…

In order to understand the historical context of a biblical text, the role of archaeology and the relationship of the biblical text to what actually happened in ancient times needs to be explored. This thesis will attempt to ascertain the historical context of King Ahab as it re…

The crowning of a King or Queen of England is and remains an essential part of English tradition. For centuries, British subjects have flocked to the city streets to catch a glimpse of their next monarch. For the Tudors, the spectacle of pageantry was often an ostentatious displ…

This monograph is divided into five chapters covering my exploration of black male identity in America and the scars that come with it. Through a character study of the black male protagonist I portrayed in August Wilson’s King Hedley II, I will discuss the racial stigmas and ci…