Introduction Technology played a significant role in WWII as different techniques were applied in the war, such as submarines, tanks, and communication intelligence systems. Some technologies invented and used in the war were developed during the 1920s and early 1930s (Ameen, 2017). Countries advanced technology very much in response to World War I in 1914. Wars also impacted technology commonly applied in modern life. Despite all the wars, World War

Introduction Europe’s history is laced with significant people and events that have time and again changed what life was like on the continent. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance period, numerous kingdoms expanded, cultures changed, and so did society. From the reformation movement to the French revolution; Europe has seen its fair share of revolts, conflicts, political uprisings, acts of diplomacy, and religious fervor. Over years

I grew up in a feudal society. The king supplied land to all inhabitants of the feudal society. As a result of this socio-economic land tenure system in the Middle Ages, where lords and farmers shared the land, the term Manorialism was coined. A manor was the name given to the large plot of land on which a medieval society’s members lived together. It was common for each mansion to

College is a time of transition and growth – both mentally and emotionally. It can be overwhelming when students are presented with so many opportunities while living on their own for the first time. Topping the priority list should be your health, but navigating college life in a way that balances well-being and academics isn’t always an easy task. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as everyone is different – but

These are some of the major and most exciting themes (Old Testaments) Creation Context: The Bible begins by stating that God is the creator of the universe. ‘God created the entire universe at the beginning’ (Gen. 1:1, NRSV alternate reading). It all began with a single word from God, and everything in the cosmos has followed. Only God is capable of creating. Personality is not an accidental, a miscalculation, or

Introduction and Significance For Western Europe, the decades of social and economic upheaval also brought political transformations. Two important events that occurred from 1789 to 1945 mark the moments when Europe was at the brink of new world order (Frassetto, 2020). These events, i.e., the fall of the Bastille and the ending of World War II, mark moments of great transformations for art, politics, and society as they paved way

Comparing these two accounts of Justinian’s reign by Procopius, which of the two would you consider to be the more BIASED account? Justinian is considered as the last greatest emperor of East Rome and he ruled over the Byzantine Empire. His life was documented by Procopius of Caesarea in the books; Secret History, the History of War, and The History of Building. Justinian married Theodora who was an actress, for

What do the terms sympathetic magic and animism refer to? How do they play a central role in the development and survival of early humans? How does the Pygmy Hunting Ritual help us understand their use? How can we relate these ideas with early forms of art? Provide and explain an example of each. Sympathetic magic utilizes the imitation of the environment or living things to influence the outcome of

To the northeast of Downtown Los Angeles, at a distance of about 11 miles, the city of Pasadena is located. This flourishing and quiet city is situated around Arroyo Seco. It was originally inhabited by the Native American Hahamog’na tribe. The word “Pasadena” comes from the Chippewa language which means “Crown of the Valley.” The natives dwelled in Arroyo Seco and towards the south where it joins Los Angeles River

Ancient Egypt carries an unsolved mystique that archeologists have been trying to solve for decades. Although, many people think about the three Pyramids of Giza when talking about Egypt, however; there is another equally spectacular structure beside them which is the Great Sphinx. Covering an area of nearly 240 feet with a height of 70 feet, the Sphinx is a lion with a human face and it is the largest

The Mississippi Freedom Summer of 1964 was a transformative moment in the civil rights movement. As Maya Angelou once said, “The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.” The need for change was evident in Mississippi, where African Americans were systematically denied the right to vote and were subject to violent oppression and discrimination. Led by civil rights organizations such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating

Introduction  The Soviet-Afghanistan war was a conflict that lasted from 1979 to 1989, in which the Soviet Union (USSR) intervened militarily in Afghanistan to support the communist government there. The intervention was in response to a rebellion by Islamic fundamentalists known as the Mujahideen, who were opposed to the communist government. The Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan was initially successful in establishing control over the major cities and infrastructure of

Throughout antiquity, archaeologists have discovered and revealed many fossils, features and artefacts that have an important amount of antiquity and significance behind their discovery. One of the famous archaeology discoveries is the crafted hands, clay soldiers buried with the primary Chinese emperor around his tomb, and other items of his riches. The sovereign, Qin Shi Huang suppressed the army to take his accomplishments and inheritance with him and defend himself

Origins of Anti-Mexican Sentiment In the article, Raymundo Paredes (1977) analyses the origins of anti-Mexican sentiments, and the argumentation departs from the basic cultural theory of cultural Collison which occurred between the Americans and Mexicans in the aftermath of 1821 Treaty of Cordoba; and broadly during the first half of the nineteenth century after Adams–Onís Treaty 1819 between New Spain and United States. The new-Mexican government in the year 1824

Surrealism emerged in the late 1910s and extended through the 1920s, gaining fame as a literary movement that revolved around the notion of novel means of expression. To realize the boundless imagination of the subconscious, Surrealism was sanctified in 1924 in Paris. The Manifesto of Surrealism was published by Andre Breton, making it an important political and intellectual movement (Voorhies, 2004). The Surrealist movement emerged out of a disdain for

United States history had witnessed a major turning point during the era of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century in the form of the industrial revolution. The renowned second wave of industrialization shifted the agrarian and handy craft national economy to heavy mechanization and massive industrial manufacturing. Such a revolution dissected almost every aspect of human life into multiple divisions, which widened over time. Undoubtedly, it sprouted a massive

What were some of the reasons the Romans emerged as a very practical people?  In what areas of Roman life do we see evidence of their practical nature? Provide and explain at least one example (from both the Roman Culture Lecture Presentation and the Roman Architecture Lecture Presentation) of Roman contributions to the Humanistic tradition that reveals this practical and/or pragmatic outlook. In 753 BCE, Rome was founded by twin

Why did Africans sell other Africans into slavery? What did Africans sell other Africans for? Connect that response to why African Americans sell each other out today and what do they sell each other out for? Pull on specific, preferably pop cultural examples, to further explain your point. Africans sold other Africans into slavery for various reasons such as punishment for crimes, inability to pay the debt, or due being

Forum #4 – Codex Nuttal Zouche-Nuttal Codex is an accordion codex of the Mixtec region; it depicts the history and genealogy of Eight Deer Jaguar Claw, the ruler of the Mixtec region. The document also holds the record of his marriages and military accomplishments. In the codex, he is positioned at the top centre of the calendar next to his calendric identity, which is the head of a deer and

The famous author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wrote a novel, Americanah, which became popular in many countries. The events are not mentioned in chronological order, which are arranged in the sequence in this essay. The twelve events selected here include the events from the lives of Ifemelu and Obinze and happenings of national importance. The narration of events that are related to the problems faced by Blacks in the USA after