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Liturgy, Memory, and Solomon’s Temple Dedication
Here is my presentation about the book of Chronicles and the historical setting surrounding its creation. Let me know if you enjoy this type of video. I can make more around my previous papers if you are interested!
Leona Cicone
Apr 181 min read


Thy Kingdom Come: How a Rebellion Became a Kingdom
I studied Byzantine power through the Round Church at Scythopolis. Using architectural analysis, I calculated the dome's structural feasibility. My research proves the church's acropolis location and visible dome weren't accidental; they were tools of symbolic power. By applying Bourdieu's theory, I show how the Byzantine Empire merged religious authority with political control, using monumental architecture to dominate social space and assert territorial dominance.
Leona Cicone
Jan 63 min read


Prince of Peace
The holidays bring nostalgia and reflection, reminding me to cherish family and deepen my longing for Jesus, the "Prince of Peace."
Leona Cicone
Dec 25, 20242 min read
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