Andrew Benson Brown
Author
Andrew Benson Brown is the Outreach Director for the Society of Classical Poets and the author of “Legends of Liberty,” an epic poem about the American Revolution.
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Clara Barton, Angel of Missing Soldiers
This Civil War nurse devoted her life to taking care of injured soldiers, disaster victims, and those left behind in tragedy.
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Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
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Vivaldi’s Women: How a Venetian Orphanage Found Its Voice
The all-female ensemble mentored by the Antonio Vivaldi enjoys a revived interest today.
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Johann Strauss II at 200
On what would be the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, take a moment to celebrate his contributions to the world of music and dance.
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On Track with Owney: A Dog’s Postal Odyssey
The U.S. Railway Mail Service’s furry mascot traveled the world and then some.
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Long Lives, Late Styles: 5 Composers Who Never Retired
These classical composers had plenty of creative steam well into their old age, providing generations with music that’s still popular today.
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Reviving Poetry’s Public Life: An Upcoming Symposium
The Society of Classical Poets offers attendees poetry readings, presentations on the history of classical poetry, and members’ visions on the future of poetry.
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The Genius and the ‘Birdbrain’: Mozart’s Starling
The great composer’s feathered friend was his constant companion and muse.
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Florence Nightingale: Lighting the Way
This groundbreaking English nurse saved thousands of injured soldiers’ lives and revolutionized 19th-century sanitation in the medical field.
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The Composer Behind ‘O Fortuna’ and Modern Latin Chant
The opening melody of Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ is instantly recognizable today, but its roots lie in an obscure 13th-century medieval manuscript.
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Clara Barton, Angel of Missing Soldiers
This Civil War nurse devoted her life to taking care of injured soldiers, disaster victims, and those left behind in tragedy.
|
Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
|
Vivaldi’s Women: How a Venetian Orphanage Found Its Voice
The all-female ensemble mentored by the Antonio Vivaldi enjoys a revived interest today.
|
Johann Strauss II at 200
On what would be the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, take a moment to celebrate his contributions to the world of music and dance.
|
On Track with Owney: A Dog’s Postal Odyssey
The U.S. Railway Mail Service’s furry mascot traveled the world and then some.
|
Long Lives, Late Styles: 5 Composers Who Never Retired
These classical composers had plenty of creative steam well into their old age, providing generations with music that’s still popular today.
|
Reviving Poetry’s Public Life: An Upcoming Symposium
The Society of Classical Poets offers attendees poetry readings, presentations on the history of classical poetry, and members’ visions on the future of poetry.
|
The Genius and the ‘Birdbrain’: Mozart’s Starling
The great composer’s feathered friend was his constant companion and muse.
|
Florence Nightingale: Lighting the Way
This groundbreaking English nurse saved thousands of injured soldiers’ lives and revolutionized 19th-century sanitation in the medical field.
|
The Composer Behind ‘O Fortuna’ and Modern Latin Chant
The opening melody of Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ is instantly recognizable today, but its roots lie in an obscure 13th-century medieval manuscript.
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