Post Apocalypto

Post-apocalypse movies have been a popular genre for decades, largely thanks to that 'Mad Max' movie that came out in 1979, a movie that defined the genre. These films depict what the world would be like after a catastrophic event, and how humanity survives or perishes in the aftermath. They often employ a distinct visual … Continue reading Post Apocalypto

Panology of Science Fiction: I

Information Technology Information Technology (IT) is the backbone of the modern digital world, encompassing the use of computers, networks, software, and data systems to store, process, and transmit information. It plays a crucial role in nearly every industry, from manufacturing, healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. IT includes a wide range of fields, such … Continue reading Panology of Science Fiction: I

Panology of Science Fiction: H

History Historiography (or Historiology) is a term that refers to the study of historical writing and its methods of interpretation. In science fiction, historiography plays a significant role in exploring the complexities of the past, present and future of a story. Science fiction authors often use historiography as a world-building tool to create a fictional … Continue reading Panology of Science Fiction: H

The Conglomeroid Cocktail Party

There are many benefits to writing short stories. Writers do it to practice and develop their storytelling style, allowing them to explore singular ideas, concepts and themes. The narratives are easy to control, the outcomes have less room for error, and you can get your story out quickly. Readers benefit for the same reasons. They're … Continue reading The Conglomeroid Cocktail Party

The Crusades (Chapter 2)

THE COUNCIL OF CLERMONT. Epochs of Modern History: The CrusadesG.W. Cox Influence of Roman Imperialism on the Early Popes  THE pope is the bishop of Rome, and the traditions of the papacy delight in recalling the humble origin of his vast monarchy, at once spiritual and temporal, ecclesiastical and secular. If the poor Galiæan fisherman … Continue reading The Crusades (Chapter 2)

Panology of Science Fiction: G

Geography Nothing builds intricate worlds like the attention to detail given to the story’s geography. What makes a setting compelling is the effort that goes into creating elaborate planets that are logical and familiar in terms of geology, history, climate and all that encompasses the geographical nature of the fictional world. The more variety and … Continue reading Panology of Science Fiction: G