Papers by Eleanore Mackie
Through an examination of Napoleon’s close relationship to relics, both sacred and secular, and h... more Through an examination of Napoleon’s close relationship to relics, both sacred and secular, and his employment of them in propaganda campaigns, this paper argues that his drive to collect, display and possess particular relics stemmed from a need for legitimacy and a coveted connection to the nation’s most respected and powerful individuals.
This research paper aims to contextualize a peculiar medieval illustration within the Hereford Ma... more This research paper aims to contextualize a peculiar medieval illustration within the Hereford Map through the lens of 13th Century Marian devotion.
This essay takes a light-hearted look at varying concepts of medieval royal identity through a co... more This essay takes a light-hearted look at varying concepts of medieval royal identity through a comparison of modern film and television adaptations (Monty Python’s “Holy Grail” and the BBC’s “Merlin”) and a primary source, Geoffrey of Monmouth’s “Historia regum Brittanie.”
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Papers by Eleanore Mackie