The request came via e-mail in June. Producers of a British documentary show needed an expert on Queen Elizabeth I of England and they turned to Carole Levin, professor of history and director of UNL’s Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program. Levin specializes in late medieval and early modern English and European cultural and women’s history, […]
Students, professor guide dead creations Working with youngsters at Park and Mickle middle schools, students in UNL’s Art in Community class created nine sculptures and 18 papel picados (paper banners) for the “El Dia de Los Muertos” celebration, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Sheldon Museum of Art. Each student in the class spent 80 […]
Carole Levin, Willa Cather professor of history, has curated a new exhibit at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. “To Sleep, Perchance to Dream” will run Feb. 19 through May 30. Levin, who is also director of the Medieval and Renaissance Studies program at UNL, recently completed research on dreams in early modern England […]
Levin explores dreams, politics and desire in 1600s To conjure up exciting dreams, stash an ape’s heart under your pillow. To avoid nightmares, procure a dragon’s tongue and soak it in lime. Wear an amethyst and you can drink without getting intoxicated…and you’ll have thrilling dreams. Words of wisdom from the English Renaissance. In her […]
Carole Levin, Willa Cather Professor of History at UNL, will sign copies of her new book, “Dreaming the English Renaissance,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at University Bookstore. Levin will discuss her book and answer questions before the signing. Refreshments will be served. “Dreaming the English Renaissance” (Palgrave Macmillan) explores the cultural and social significance […]
