"The White Man's Burden" is a poem by the British Victorian poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling. Conquest in the poem is not portrayed as a way for the white race to gain individual or national wealth or power. Instead, the speaker defines white imperialism and colonialism in moral terms, as a “burden” that the white race must take up to help the non-white races develop civilisation.

Ernest Hemingway, one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century, is often remembered for his literary contributions and the tragic circumstances surrounding his death. On July 2, 1961, Hemingway took his own life, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate with readers and writers alike. This post explores the various factors that contributed to his decision.

During his journey through Hell, does Dante encounter the Prophet Mohammad? Yes, Dante speaks of encountering Mohammad in the 8th circle of Hell in his work, "The Divine Comedy". Read more...

The Wandering Jew is a medieval Christian figure who spread widely in Europe in the thirteenth century and became a fixture of Christian mythology and literature. It concerns a Jew who, according to legend, taunted Jesus on the way to the Crucifixion and was then cursed to walk the earth until the Second Coming of Christ.