Age

During the Age of Exploration many individuals such as Columbus, Magellan, and Cortes are recognized for the changes they brought to Europe during this time, but it is questionable whether their changes were more positive or negative. Each of these explores has brought many changes to both their conquered areas and their homeland. It’s safe to say these explores brought more negative changes than positive changes because the changes they brought only benefitted their homeland, resulting in the…

The Spanish Golden Age was a time of art, literature, and theater. It was a time for advancements of art; a time for exploration. Many artists prospered in this time period. In theatre, the Spanish Golden Age is said to span the many years between 1580 and 1700. However, it has also been argued that it may have ended sooner, in 1681, with Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s death. Aside from that, the period was long and saw many new works come to fruition. During the Golden Age, one of the most…

expression “The Dark Ages”? Many historians were led to believe that the Middle Ages was a time period in which people did nothing and nothing was accomplished. Yet, after studying artifacts and writings, they realized that this time period was not “dark” in that sense. The question that could be asked then is this; "Is ‘the Dark Ages’ an appropriate term to describe the Middle Ages?" I will provide information on why the Dark Ages may not be an appropriate description for the middle ages. I…

The Middle Ages are a misunderstood period of history in which the popular view is that they were a dark and gloomy time with little or no progress. This is due to the careless terminology coined by many historians In fact, the Medieval Times were much brighter times than what is commonly believed. Many accomplishments made during these times attributed to the progression of history. The Medieval Times were not actually a “Dark Ages,” but rather a bright time filled with progress thanks to…

The Medieval Ages, with the absence of knowledge, were in stark contrast to the Classical era. The main force behind this shift was the Catholic Church. Although the Catholic Church preserved and spread knowledge and patronized the arts, the Vatican edited knowledge to meet its doctrine, oppressed intellectuals and created religious fervor, and its policy shift towards knowledge will lead directly into the Renaissance. The two main facets to the Church’s positive impact on knowledge were…

The Gilded Age, largely due to the minimal regulation of businesses by the government, resulted in a poor life for everyday Americans. There were no laws put in place to regulate how companies treated their employees, and with the growing size of businesses in the 1870s-1890s, it’s no surprise that many suffered. Many worked 12 hour days, 6 out of 7 days per week, year round. There were even night shifts because of the non-stop productivity in mills and mines. Those 12 hours were not only long,…

Manorialism was the organized structure of the feudal manor, essential to how feudalism flourished. During the Middle Ages, the lords and the serfs typically lived within one estate, known as the manor. Given to the lord from an overlord of theirs, they were to manage and rule over the entire land, as well as those who lived within. Originating from the french word, meneir—to dwell, the inhabitants of the manor worked for the lord in return for protection and shelter, often living in that manor…

at first a knee jerk reaction. I am reeling at the absurdity of the whole event and the apathetic and indifferent attitudes of these tight fisted business owners and their unmitigated gall. The simple things taken so much for granted in this day and age were…

The Gilded Age was a period of rapid economic growth, but also much social conflict lasting from 1870-1900. Mark Twain called the late 19th century the Gilded Age because he saw the period to be glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath. It was one of the most active, controversial, and explosive periods in American history. The industrial economy boomed, allowing for many opportunities that weren’t previously made possible for the people to make great fortunes. But, the economy also…

Branching out west with the technology of railroads, monopolies who ruled the economy, and rapid population growth through immigration and expansion, marked what historians call the Gilded Age. Though some might see that this was a time of growth and expansion for the United States, muckrakers point out the underbelly of the time and how most of the United States really lived like. A muckraker is a journalist who uncovers issues and corruption in society, bringing light to things that the public…