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From February 2022 and onwards we’re now aiming for a free newsletter every 2 to 3 months, with updates on all our different projects with podcasting, essays and writings - about the Ancient World, Renaissance and Changes in Our Times.

Warm wishes,
Richard Emerson

About Richard Emerson

Richard Emerson is an Independent Researcher of the Divine Comedy and Medieval Cosmology with undergraduate studies in Art History, Literature History and the Italian Language from 2008, and an ongoing Master’s Degree in Classics at Memoria College with a focus on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy and Theology. His passion and interest for Dante Alighieri comes primarily from a deep personal love of the Divine Comedy, many years of travels and studies in Italy, and from living in Florence for two years in 2013-2014.

He has also studied Italian Language at the Scuola Babilonia in Sicily and the Lorenzo di Medici Academia in Florence, and recently completed a course on “Dante e Scienza” at the University of Naples Federico II.

For more information visit:

https://richardemerson.awpodcast.com

Or visit our blog at https://ancientworld.website

The Renaissance - Book

Richard Emerson’s latest book “The Renaissance” is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DMTZJBB

In a sunny square with beautiful fountains and arts, a person lays out on a journey through knowledge to better understand himself and the world he lives in. He quickly realizes that the journey will change who he is, and start the growth of something new, within him.

A short story (40 pages) on the first step in a bigger renewal of culture, forcefully starting in the mind of one person.

Reviews:
https://psybertron.org/archives/15641
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58913447-the-renaissance
https://richardemerson.awpodcast.com/Books
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DMTZJBB#customerReviews

“The story completely changed my view of the concept of the individual.”
– Reader, 26 years, South of England

“Great depiction of the square and light, and the gradual discovery of the cultural context and tradition, with a book and coffee.”
– Architect, 42 years, Norway

“Very interesting. After reading a few pages I experienced the architecture of Oxford on a visit the day after, with completely new eyes. The depth and historical lines are important for today.”
– Oxford Graduate, 41 years, Head of Tax at Cambridge University.

“The style is deep and touching. I love the history part. And I want to know more about Dante!”
– PhD in Chinese History and Tang Dynasty, 36 years, Changsha.

From Amazon:

Sean Eckmann
5.0 out of 5 stars

A Great Short Story About the Joy of Discovery
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021

This is a beautiful short read about the beginning of a journey, how immersing yourself in a great book can open up a whole new world of meaning for you. Emerson really captures the feeling of a spark igniting the spirit, and through the narrator’s personal journey we become inspired to discover more of the world and its culture and history.

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars

This book puts you in a wonderful frame of mind
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2021
Verified Purchase

The central themes of this book focus on being present and mindful, and reflecting on how you fit into the bigger picture of life and history. I found myself feeling envious of the central character’s contentment with the simplicity of life and his awareness of the joy of simply being part of it. It is a short read but will make you think and reflect and central message will stay with you. Highly recommend it.

Konstantin Rosenberger
5.0 out of 5 stars

Großartig
Reviewed in Germany on October 20, 2021
Verified Purchase

Ein kurzes, aber knackiges Buch über Dante, Espresso und wie sich der Mensch von Tag zu Tag, von Seite zu Seite verändern kann. Schön geschrieben und macht nachdenklich. Außerdem hat man danach ein starkes Verlangen, in Italien Espresso zu trinken und dabei den Marktplatz zu beobachten. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Available here in
Print Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DMTZJBB

Podcasting

Main podcasts are

the Ancient World PODCAST: https://apple.co/3jVR5PL

and the Richard Emerson Podcast: https://apple.co/3xoqRNz

We also have a Dante’s Divine Comedy Podcast, a Marcel Proust Podcast, a Science & Cosmology Podcast, and a Renaissance & Our Times Podcast.

And to join our community for extra patreon updates and episodes, please visit:
patreon.com/ancientworld

Thanks for visiting!

All the best,

Richard Emerson