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May 25, 2024May 25, 2024

Impact of Social Divisions in the Society: Does Industrialization Encourage Further Social Class Divisions?

MUHBA Oliva Artés Museu Historia de Barcelona showcases the industrial, immigration, and demographic growth of Barcelona. The museum helped me understand the city from both social and historical perspectives. It goes beyond mere exhibits by providing in-depth information about Barcelona’s history, connecting it to significant developmental milestones. As you walk through the museum, you learn … Continue reading Impact of Social Divisions in the Society: Does Industrialization Encourage Further Social Class Divisions?

May 19, 2024

Discovering Communities that Fought for Peace & Survival During Wartime

A Netflix series Transatlantic tells the story of how Varian Fry and the Emergency Rescue Committee (ERC) helped thousands of refugees flee France during World War II. We started watching the film together as a class. Honestly, I was not sure what to expect from the class screening, but after watching the first episode, I was extremely … Continue reading Discovering Communities that Fought for Peace & Survival During Wartime

May 19, 2024

Museum of Deportation, Story of the “Stateless” People

During our European night at the museum, I was able to visit the Mémorial des Déportations de la Ville de Marseille. The museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the deportation of Jews and other victims of Nazi persecution from Marseille during World War II. Its purpose is to educate visitors about the atrocities … Continue reading Museum of Deportation, Story of the “Stateless” People

May 12, 2024

Visit to the Musée Carnavalet

<May 8th, 2024> The Musée Carnavalet in Paris is a captivating museum dedicated to the history of the city. Housed in two stunning historic mansions – the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau – the museum offers a journey through the evolution of Paris from its earliest days to the present. At the … Continue reading Visit to the Musée Carnavalet

May 11, 2024

Screening of Les Misérables and The Revolution

<May 10th, 2024> During our scheduled class time on Friday, we gathered to watch the 2012 film Les Misérables as a group. The main cast featured esteemed actors such as Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Anne Hathaway (Fantine), Russel Crowe (Inspector Javert), Eddie Redmayne (Marius Pontmercy), and Amanda Seyfried (Cosette), comprising a truly remarkable team of … Continue reading Screening of Les Misérables and The Revolution