#16 Wang Fu – Friendship and Getting Ahead Wang Fu is a Chinese philosopher/political thinker who explains in an essay the flaws of the Han Dynasty civil service recruitment system. Instead of looking for qualifications, people were hired because they …

Slavery was a common issue during the 1850s. This included sexual abuse of women. Melton A. McClaurin, author, “Celia, A Slave” demonstrates the impactful and powerful story of a slave. He also describes the story of Robert Newsom, who came …

Charlemagne, also known by the name Charles the Great is one the most prominent Roman political figures. Charlemagne ruled the Roman Empire from 774 until his death, in 814. He was also the first Roman ruler to rule in western …

Table of Contents Introducing Customs Religious Cults/Depictions Of Religion/ Belief Recreational and Entertainment Purposes Reality Vs. Ideality/Idea Of Heroism Material’s importance In conclusion An opening statement The Hellenistic age brought new artistic diversity and transcended past works. These sculptures were …

Neptune was Poseidon’s roman nickname. This meant god of earthquakes and the sea. He is often found under the watery sea. Poseidon could manipulate lightning, water and storms to make them stronger and more violent. He was the highest god …

The idea of liberty and freedom has been a dominant feature of Amercian culture since its inception. The United States has been known as the Land of Freedom. This is a place where citizens can live in peace, enjoy their …

Once the armada was defeated (65/130), only a small number of Spanish ships (65/130), were able to make it back into Spain. The battle of Armada saw the deaths of over 20,000 Spanish Soldiers, Sailors, and Sailors. Spain didn’t lose …

The 1920s were a period of freedom, victory, and widespread growth in jazz. Many Americans felt free and ready for celebration after the end of the first world war. This resulted in a rise in nightclubs and bars. Louis Armstrong …

After the civil War, Americans showed little interest to expandism. Nevertheless, Americans had begun to explore the idea Manifest Destiny. Their ancestors had been inspired when they acquired territories from Native Americans. Later, from Mexico. Despite Americans being not keen …

Cleopatra, the last ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic Kingdom, was Cleopatra. Cleopatra VII Philopator was her formal name. Her beauty and her ‘femme-fetale’ role are what made her an historical icon. She was really who? Were her good rulers? Did she …