Listen to this post with original music by Peter Lawson ~~~ My name is Peter Lawson, and I’m a Pacific Northwesterner studying historical musical instruments in Edinburgh, Scotland. ~~~ I hail from a city called Woodinville in the Greater Seattle metropolitan area, on the evergreen shores of the Puget Sound against the backdrop of the […]

Why interdisciplinarity? Interdisciplinary learning and teaching have become increasingly popular across different levels of education. They suggest new ways of working and offer a number of benefits, including: Deep engagement with complex challenges Ability to solve problems and develop critical thinking Increased relevance and responsiveness to the world Learning with a wide range of collaborators […]

In the single surviving manuscript now in Trier, this treatise is anonymous. However, it was probably written by the elderly archbishop Hraban Maurus for the young Carolingian king Lothar II around 855. The treatise is a précis of Vegetius’s De re militari, Books I and II. In considering the purpose of the text, it is worth […]

Imagine standing before a vast, intricately woven tapestry, one that depicts the entire spectrum of life. Each thread represents an idea, a value, a principle—some brightly colored and celebrated, others darker and frayed with contention.   Now, imagine that this tapestry, with its shimmering patterns and ugly knots, is being reflected through a machine-built mirror: […]

Blog by Martha C The winter months can be a challenging time, especially with the lack of sunlight and cold weather in Edinburgh! However, trying to get into the Christmas spirit can help to distract from this, and festive activities provide a perfect break from studying for end of semester exams! Explore the Christmas markets […]

NILA will have a recess during the rest of December as the end of the semester approaches. We will continue reading and discussing native/indigenous languages of America next term from mid-January. Please remain attentive to our announcements by signing in to our mailing list: nila@mlist.is.ed.ac.uk NILA Organisers       Dec 6, 2024