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Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
Columbus would have been inspired by wealth, fame, and admiration for his accomplishments. I think that missionary or religious work can also motivate people. Columbus thought the natives would be saved and re-civilized through religion.
In the journals of Christopher …
Women were not considered equals in ancient Greek society. They were inferior and unable to do what men could. Women were expected to be submissive, under the control of men and could not often do or say what they wanted. …
Apartheid in Afrikaans means separation or apartness. The word apartheid is a seemingly simple one, until you consider the effects it has on humankind. Men classify men differently or as less than because of racial discrimination, oppression, and inequality. Apartheid …
Hellenistic Period
The Hellenistic era begins 323 BCE when Alexander the Great died, and ends 31 BC at the death Actino. Sculpture was the most important art form to change during this time. Artists started creating dramatic postures with more …
A society cannot function without food. Food is not just for survival. Since prehistorical times, food and culture have had an enormous impact on human society. People eat together to maintain and establish relationships. People eat in order to escape …
Harriet’s name has always been associated with strength, courage and feminine virtue. Harriet means “she rules the home”, which communicates Harriet’s natural leadership and suggests her ambidexterity. Harriet Ann Jacobs is one of the three women who stand out: Harriet …
Virgil outlines Aeneas’ predestined path in The Aeneid. Aeneas will follow his fated course from the ashy ruins that once were Troy to Rome’s ramparts. These two cities represent the beginning and ending of the Trojans’ voyage, and also the …
Lincoln Castle has more to offer than a typical castle. How do people feel? Lincoln Castle’s history is really interesting. Lincoln Castle has a long and interesting history. It is full of kings and queens as well as wars with …
Sarah B Pomeroy’s “Pythagorean” women’s history work aims to be a comprehensive look at Pythagorean or Neopythagorean ladies, their writings, issues and social histories. Pomeroy’s study fills in some gaps that have existed previously (by other historians), and it is …
The 1920s were a decade of rapid change. This period was known as the Roaring20’s. All was modernized and improved. Everyday life included sports, entertainment, science and politics. In cities, more people live than ever. The Model T Ford and …