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Trails of Survival: Retracing the Perilous Journey of Jewish Refugees Across the French-Spanish Border During the Holocaust

In September of 1940, Walter Benjamin, a writer and Jew, crossed the French-Spanish border by way of the Pyrenees Mountains. He and many other Jews escaped France via this border to get to Spain because Spasin was a safer place for Jews than France was once the Nazis took over (even though, as we seen … Continue reading Trails of Survival: Retracing the Perilous Journey of Jewish Refugees Across the French-Spanish Border During the Holocaust

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Balancing Act: The Dual Impact of Hosting the Olympics

The Olympics captivates global audiences with its display of athletic excellence and cultural celebration. However, hosting the Olympics can have profound and varied impacts on the host cities. On one hand, the Olympics can have a positive impact on the economy, and urban development, and enhance the infrastructure for the host city. On the other … Continue reading Balancing Act: The Dual Impact of Hosting the Olympics

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Eugène Delacroix’s Role in Revolution Through the Canvas

Questions to consider: Is there a way to support the Revolution without fighting in it? Was Delacroix successful in aiding the revolutionaries even though he wasn’t willing to fight? Was his artistic contribution meaningful? The painting Liberty Leading the People by Eugéne Delacroix is a huge piece of art depicting a scene from the July … Continue reading Eugène Delacroix’s Role in Revolution Through the Canvas