PinnedTom BarrettinCounter ArtsAncient Gay WeddingsIn the spirit of LGBTQ+ History month, this article shares what I have learned about the history of queer weddings in ancient Europe.Feb 816Feb 816
PinnedTom BarrettinCounter ArtsThe Hunchback of Notre Dame: From Page to Screen to StageThis article traces the journey of Victor Hugo’s famous hunchback from novel, to silent movie, to animation to his onstage iteration.Jan 261Jan 261
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Tom BarrettinMythology JournalOvid’s Mythic Biographies: CadmusThe Tragedy of Thebes’ Founder1d ago1d ago
Tom BarrettinMythology JournalThe Five Worst People in Graeco-Roman MythologyGraeco-Roman mythology is full of terrible people and even worse deeds; here are the worst five (in my opinion).3d ago3d ago
Tom BarrettinSeroxcat’s SalonLinguistic CoincidencesEver wonder why both Italy and Vietnam say ‘ciao’? This article explores my favourite five false cognates.4d ago4d ago
Tom BarrettinMythology JournalOvid’s Tales of Warning: Callisto and EuropaRoman Epic functioned in antiquity not just as a source of entertainment and cultural identity, but as a means of teaching what it means to…5d ago25d ago2
Tom BarrettinThought ThinkersFitz’s First DateA short story depicting an awkward but cute first date between a guy named Fitz and a girl named Violet.6d ago16d ago1
Tom BarrettinMythology JournalOvid’s Tales of Warning: The Daughters of MinyasThis article explores the stories told by the Minyads, which warn against the dangers of sexuality, but is there more than meets the eye?Jul 10Jul 10