Ancient/Now - "The Eloquent Peasant" and America's Historical Landscape
From the temples of ancient Egypt to the monuments of Washington, D.C., the common thread is the desire to present a physical experience of a straight-forward, uncomplicated version of history
We occasionally publish features about current issues on our minds, all of which you can find in the “featured posts” section of Ancient/Now. As we head into this 4th of July weekend, we would like to re-share Amber’s reflections on America’s historical landscape from last year. What does the ancient Egyptian tale of the Eloquent Peasant have to do with America’s national monuments, memorials, and historical sites? Read on…