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May 27, 2024

Labor, Migration, and Spaces: The Influence of Migrant-Driven Labor Movements in Barcelona

Much like the other spaces we have thus had the opportunity to explore and visit, I noted the local environment as we approached the Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA). As a native of Nashville, I was instantly recognized the general feel of the neighborhood MUHBA was situated: urban revival. Like those of the United States, … Continue reading Labor, Migration, and Spaces: The Influence of Migrant-Driven Labor Movements in Barcelona

May 27, 2024

Montserrat Monastery: An Icon Shaped by and Shaping Barcelona

Perched atop the rugged peaks of Catalonia, the Montserrat Monastery stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious fabric of Barcelona and Catalonia more broadly. As I ascended the mountain, tightly packed into one of the two yellow gondola lifts, the Monastery slowly emerged from the distance, its gorgeous details appearing from the … Continue reading Montserrat Monastery: An Icon Shaped by and Shaping Barcelona

May 23, 2024

Modern Paris through the History of Migration

In contrast to many of our other site visits in Paris like the Louvre and National Assembly, the Musée de l’Histoire de l’Immigration in Paris provides a poignant insight into how immigration has shaped the social fabric of France, particularly in relation to class divisions and the development of revolutionary attitudes. This museum, largely dedicated … Continue reading Modern Paris through the History of Migration

May 12, 2024

The National Assembly in Context to Revolution

While the Palace of Versailles stands today as an iconic garden and museum representing the opulence of a specific moment in history, the National Assembly serves as the cradle of French democracy in the modern age, and visiting both monuments enabled me to feel and recognize their differences through the context of the French Revolution. … Continue reading The National Assembly in Context to Revolution

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Contextualizing Revolution through Visiting Versailles

It was only the second day of class, and we had the opportunity to tour the Palace of Versailles, a famed historical location renowned for its grandeur. Growing up, I had heard of its beauty and opulence before, seeing viral Tiktoks and Youtube videos of visitors viewing its expansive gardens and glistening rooms. In fact, … Continue reading Contextualizing Revolution through Visiting Versailles