Historical Controversies

Derek Freeman: The Academic Maverick Who Shook Anthropology

Derek Freeman is the academic whirlwind who dared to challenge the sacred text of anthropology, shaking the foundations built by Margaret Mead.

Harmony or Discord? The Controversy of 'Das Judenthum in der Musik'

"Das Judenthum in der Musik" by Richard Wagner, published in 1850, is a controversial essay that critiques Jewish influence in German music, reflecting anti-Semitic sentiments of the time.