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music

On bi-musicality: a passage to Indian music

David Clarke, a Western classical musician, reflects on his journey learning Hindustani music with Dr. Vijay Rajput, co-authoring Rāgs Around the Clock, blending both musical traditions.

theatre

A Greco-Roman Look at Sanskrit Theater

This post explores the similarities and differences between Greek and Sanskrit theater, highlighting the complexity of both traditions. It revisits the "Greek Influence Hypothesis," suggesting that Greco-Roman drama may have influenced early Sanskrit plays.

Our books

Why you should read ancient law as social networks

Christian Canu Højgaard examines ancient Near Eastern laws to highlight societal values on issues like poverty and immigration. Using social network analysis (SNA), he uncovers how interactions among social roles impact the community, revealing ancient ethics.

our authors

Saki and Mr Selfridge

Bruce Gaston connects Fenwick’s closure to the golden age of department stores and Edwardian satire by H.H. Munro (Saki), highlighting Munro's work for Selfridge's and the discovery of his lesser-known stories, emphasizing the lasting impact of department store culture and literary digitization.

our authors

How do languages die? The case of the Jewish Arabic dialect of Gabes (Southern Tunisia)

Discover the fading heritage of Jewish Arabic dialects, spotlighting the Gabes dialect from Southern Tunisia, in Wiktor Gębski's compelling new title.