Then and Now
Back in the day, we had Cliff Notes. These short pamphlets summarized the plots of great literary works and provided additional information (e.g., symbolism, themes) that one might expect to be tested on by, say, a high school or college teacher. As … [Continue reading] about AI Is the New Revelation
Most research in the humanities does not require much in the way of funding. Time, a basic computer, and access to a good library are frequently all that it takes to produce amazing scholarship. Sometimes, though, more is required, or … [Continue reading] about A Graduate Student’s Guide to Grants and Fellowships (Humanities Edition)
For years, I have used “exit tickets” in most of my university classes. Usually, I hand out a 3X5 index card and ask them during the last five minutes of class time to write their name, the date, their major takeaway, and any lingering … [Continue reading] about Exit Tickets in an Age of AI
I am delighted to announce that my book, An Enchanted World: The Shared Religious Landscape in Late Antiquity, will be released in the United States on February 3. The U.K. release is March 31, and an Italian edition is in the works. You can … [Continue reading] about An Enchanted World: The Official Publication (and podcast links)
