PinnedEleanor KonikThe Difficulties of Teaching NotetakingDuring my interview for Obsidian Office Hours, Anthony asked me whether or not I would ever consider using Obsidian.md for teaching…Feb 24, 20211Feb 24, 20211
Eleanor KonikCarthaginian ConnectionsA survey of Carthage’s connections to the Greeks, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Libyans, Gauls, & Iberians — via trade and war.Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
Eleanor KonikSocial Signalling: Historical Tips for Worldbuilding Realistic SymbolismDec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021
Eleanor KonikHow Obsidian.md Replaced Video Games & Helped Me PublishIt’s been a year. Obsidian.md encouraged a daily writing habit I’ve never been able to maintain before, and didn’t charge me a dime.Nov 19, 20212Nov 19, 20212
Eleanor KonikAncient Identities: Historical Tips for Worldbuilding Complex CulturesIt’s easy to divide fantasy cultures with bright lines & borders, but nation-states & imperial identities aren’t the only cultural…Sep 26, 2021Sep 26, 2021
Eleanor KonikReading Roundup: Women, War & Weird BeliefsMicro-reviews of media I consumed recently, articles about powerful women in history, and reflections on travelogues and war.Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
Eleanor KonikAncient Princesses: Diplomatic Agents & Religious LeadersFeminist History is Real HistoryApr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021