3rd millennium

This historical study will define the impact of the fishing industry and ethnic diversity of immigrant populations in the early settlement of Newfoundland from 1500-1800. The settlement of Newfoundland was primarily based on the fishing industry due to a lack of other resources on the island. The settlements of early Newfoundland were primarily formed through the diverse array of ethnic cultures, such as the Portuguese, English, French, and Irish that eventually came to develop settlements in…

As word of mouth being the oldest news medium (Stephens, 2007, p. 2), this chapter introduces different kinds of oral news, such as spoken news and news exchange in coffee houses. The latter is presented with its historical context and significance for the French Revolution, because of its strong impact to society. The use of language goes back until 100,000 B.C. with the rise of the homo sapiens (Stephens, 2007, p. XI) and is a basic tool for human communication and interaction. Tikopia…

Simply put, history, regardless of the specificity, is the study of why and how things happen and the Historical Society of Kent County has dedicated nearly eight decades to the preservation of this concept. The non-profit’s headquarters is located at 301 High Street –a noteworthy building, in a respectable town, part of Maryland’s idiosyncratic eastern shore. 301 High Street, otherwise known as the Bordley House, is where one can learn about the unparalleled life of Kent County. Although Kent…

While today many would view a battle between two men to preserve their honor as foolish, in the nineteenth century and earlier, men believed dueling was the only resort to maintain this honor and prove their manliness. Dueling began declining since its beginning due to government involvement and modernization. By explaining the history of dueling and the process of its decline, this paper will explain that dueling continued throughout the nineteenth century, despite significant efforts to end it…

In the late seventh century a unified religious, political and social culture was established in Mesopotamia which fueled the growth of trade and industry. The acceptance of Muhammad as a prophet and the Quran as the word of God lead to the unification of a vast nation. The religious following paved the way for a new government which in turn paved the way for new industry and trade. Trade grew to new levels when the exchange of goods with China, by both land and sea, put Islamic people in touch…

The Great Wave off Kanagawa, which is additionally called The Great Wave or The Wave for short, is a wood block print made in japan by the artist Hokusai. It was created by Hokusai sometime between 1830 and 1833 as the very first print in Hokusai's series 36 Views of Mount Fuji. It is one of Hokusai's most famous work. Also considered in the art world as one of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese art in the world. The image is essentially, a massive wave threatening boats off the coast of…

During the time frame between 1500 and 1850, European countries dominated the accumulation of territories and their raw resources, which stimulated their economies through new and diverse trade options. In addition to radically enhancing formerly stagnant economies, expansion and trade paved the way for political upheaval, global interaction and cultural restructuring. Although not articulated until much later, European countries ascertained land and resources in order to fulfill what Jules…

Since the Tang Dynasty in 716 AD, the Yueyang Tower has guarded the Northern gateway to the Hunan province, the point where the Yangtze River meets the Xiang River at Lake Dongting. The site, once a platform for the Wu Kingdom (222-250 AD) general Lu Su to train his naval troops1, offers a beautiful and strategic panoramic view of the surrounding area and a near bird’s eye view of the lake – one of China’s largest bodies of fresh water. The tower had already been through numerous…

Throughout mankind’s history, humans have always seemed to have a barter system in place for all of their trades. From trading trinkets for food to the modern day practice of trading money for goods, capitalism has grown and flourished not only in America, but in many countries around the world. From the simple shopkeeper of the community general store of the past all the way to the CEO of the modern day retail giant, the retail trade has become a part of our everyday lives. There is not a day…

Life in Twentieth-century America Society is changing every day. Prior to just over a year ago, it was not legal to marry the person you love if that person was the same gender as their significant other. Disparities between men and women continue to decrease. Our government is increasingly recognizing the need for social change. The selection’s we’ve read in this section have commonly revealed the personal relationships of Americans in the twentieth century. Literary works across the twentieth…