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Jackie Robinson was one of the most ambitious human being to walk across this Earth. His drive to accomplish what he dreamed of made him a legend in many ways. Jackie Robinson forever changed the face of American history on Opening Day 1947, as he became one of the most influential athletes to break the color barrier in professional sports, and in several ways, the color barrier in America. Robinson was born into a poor black family in the South. From the jump he had to deal with a racist nation…

Greek mythology is the most mythological accounts of the ancient and modern world. They explained everything from religious rituals to the weather, and they gave meaning to the world people saw around them. Greek myths have contributed a lot to classic and modern literature in the form of symbols. in Greek mythology, We still study mythology today because it teaches the human nature and well being lessons that are still reached today in modern times. Another reason why we study mythology is…

Greek Philosopher, Aristotle divided methods of persuasion into three categories: emotional, ethical, and logical. These appeals have been used for ages and are still used today. Antigone, a play written by Sophocles in Ancient Greece is an example of the use of the appeals. Antigone, Creon and Haimon used Aristotle’s Greek appeals to persuade individuals. Antigone primarily uses an emotional appeal to try to provoke the feeling of guilt in others to persuade them into helping her. Antigone…

The Charioteer The themes present in Oryx and Crake can be found in numerous theories by great thinkers from the ancient and modern times. One example is Plato’s theory of the tripartite psyche, which appears in his famous books Republic and Phaedrus and his illustrious chariot allegory. It depicts humans as a chariot pulled by two winged horses: the body and the soul. The chariot is…

The renaissance is the re-birth of classical ideas. Many artists of this period were influenced by the Roman and Greek culture and wanted to re-create their works by adding their own touch and thoughts. Also, at this time, art began to flourish and patrons commissioned many artists. Artists like Michelangelo Buonarroti and Hieronymus Bosch were and still are very famous for their works. In this essay, I will discuss “The Last Judgment” done by both Michelangelo and Bosch. Michelangelo was from…

The Greco-Persian wars were a big thing. Seriously. We all think that the Greeks were so great, but really the Persians had a bigger navy, a bigger army, and a less non-existent air force. So in other words, the Persians were pretty much superior numbers-wise. Greeks only had heavy infantry, whereas the Persians had heavy infantry, light infantry, cavalry, (It was a big thing at the time) and archers. The Greeks had this giant decorative helmet for scaring the other side off, that a blacksmith…

Tourism’s Influence on Greece Abstract: Tourism can be a large contributor to a nation’s success. Greece is a world renowned place to visit due to its beauty and uniqueness. Due to all of the landmarks from the ruins of Ancient Greece, people from all over the world learn about the history and its architecture. People are also attracted to the breathtaking views of Greece’s outdoors such as the large number of beaches and islands as well as the rock cliffs and the countless miles of hiking…

Oh Mighty Greeks! The Ancient Greeks from the Greek Golden Age (c.a.480-430 B.C.E) up to the culmination of the Classical Style during the Hellenistic Age (323-30 B.C.E), were able to build one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. We all have probably heard stories from the Ancient Greeks in our lives, but no until we research and study in depth their culture, one cannot fully understand the magnitude of the legacy of their classical culture. Due to the Ancient Greeks influence in…

The framework of the Hellenistic world can be seen during the life and reign of Alexander the Great. His role in developing the Hellenistic culture sprouts from his conquering of the Persian empire, and mixing the many cultures that were already present with Hellenic culture and ideas. This mixture of ideas moved the Hellenic’s three primary lenses of thought: humanism, idealism, and rationalism to a Hellenistic concept of three similar lenses: individualism, realism, and empiricism. This…

Spears are old weapons that the greek craftsman improved. The spear was originally a sharpened stick then it had bronze or metal tips. The greeks used the spear as a thrusting weapon that was used behind a shield. The spear was 2 to 3 meters long m long so it could be used well in a charge. The spear has changed a lot over time and the greeks upgraded and refined the design of this classic weapon. The Xiphos is a sword that the greeks used in military warfare. The xiphos was a single handed…