Gender and Medieval Drama

Katie Normington's work examines how the "public" image of women during the fifteenth century (her time frame is 1376-1576) shaped--as well as was shaped by--religious and civic plays, parades, and processions.

Carnival (Holidays and Celebrations)

Throughout the world, there is no holiday celebrated quite like Carnival. During this loud, boisterous, colorful holiday, mayhem seems to dominate societies in the last grand celebration of life before Christians begin the sober season of Lent. Before this 40-day period of sacrifice and denial, people of various cultures indulge in rich food, choreograph elaborate dances, parades, and performances, and don fanciful masks and costumes.