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Mar 65 min read
The Real-Life Pirates Who Inspired Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean and the Character Redd
The female pirate Redd in Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland traces back to Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two legendary pirates.
Jan 35 min read
The Evil Queen and Uta von Ballenstedt: Medieval Inspiration Behind Disney’s Iconic Villain
Disney’s villainous Evil Queen in Snow White is based on a famous medieval sculpture of Uta von Ballenstedt
Nov 15, 20243 min read
A book about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in art for young learners
A book about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in art for young learners
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Putting art history to work in the world!
How I put art history to work in the world
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Prince Eric's palace and the Château de Chinon in Switzerland
Did you know a famous castle in Switzerland inspired Prince Eric’s palace in The Little Mermaid?
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Disneyland (Art) History
I want to put my art historian sleuthing skills to work at one of the happiest places on Earth, searching for all the specific artistic and
Mar 12, 20241 min read
New non-fiction book about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Research for a middle-grade non-fiction book about the famous Mexican scholar, author, and nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
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