Jane Owen
Contributing Writer
Jane Owen - Cave Schaumloffel
My interests encompass many aspects of art, crafts, history and archaeology, in particular that of the British Isles. Handling an arrowhead or a broken comb that belonged to someone centuries ago brings me closer to my past than any historical account. I hold an Honours Degree in Humanities with Classical Studies from the Open University and a Diploma in Education Studies from Sussex University. I love researching, writing and sharing some of my interests with readers.
Latest Articles
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The Tree of Life Directed by Terrence Malick - Review
A cinema goer reviews The Tree of Life.
Jul 14, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Charity Shops and Thrift Stores - Green Shopping
Shopping in charity shops is about as green as it gets.
Jul 9, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Descartes: Sensation in Animals
Descartes' account of thought that suggests sensations do not occur in animals is a difficult concept.
Apr 22, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Virgil Promotes Augustus in The Aeneid, Book 6
Virgil blends the boundaries between myth and reality to legitimise Augustus as a ruler.
Apr 18, 2011
- Jane Owen
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The Second Sophistic - the Greek Phenomonon in the Roman Empire
Philostratus writes of Herodes Atticus, skilled exponent of display oratory in the second century AD.
Apr 17, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Romans' Attitude Toward Greeks - Admiration and Contempt
Romans adopted the finer points of Greek culture while despising the living descendants of its creators.
Apr 7, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Roman Mosaics In North Africa
Content and quality of these mosaics reflect the fortunes of Roman North Africa from its inception in 46 BC to its end, 429 AD.
Mar 16, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Romans and Barbarians - The Trap of Luxury
Romans offered barbarians luxury at the expense of freedom
Mar 4, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Romans and Barbarians - Taming the Beasts
Barbarians were undisciplined, unreliable, passionate and bestial - everything the Romans were not.
Mar 4, 2011
- Jane Owen
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Romans and Barbarians - Civilized and Uncivilized
The Romans regarded their empire as the pinnacle of civilization and were intolerant of uncivilized society.
Mar 2, 2011
- Jane Owen
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