Religious buildings have always faced the threat of fire, but an unusual number of church fires occurred in northern France during the 12th century. Despite this prevalence, a sustained study on medieval church fires -- including how and why they started, how people responded when they occurred, theological reckonings with...
Over a decade has passed since Hurricane Katrina impacted the Gulf Coast. The city of New Orleans, was one of the more severely damaged areas in the region, experiencing 80% damage. This dissertation analyzes the rebuilding of New Orleans and it questions the role that colonial legacies play in that...