Alexander Mosaic

Alexander the Great was tutored by Aristotle as a child. Aristotle gifted Alexander with a copy of The Iliad at age 14, and the story greatly influenced Alexander later in his life. He may have taken the book so seriously because of his relationship with Aristotle, whom he valued as a father figure. The book’s influence on Alexander can be seen not only through his battle strategies, but also through how he acts in battle. In autumn of 332 BCE, Alexander takes the city of Gaza during a siege.…

Alexander Fleming once said,'' I certainly did not plan to revolutionize all medicine by discovering the world's first antibiotic, or bacteria killer, but suppose that was exactly what I did'' (biography, 2014, para.1). Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland, UK. He had a good education because in 1901 he use this money for studying in medical school. Moreover, in 1903, he graduated for bachelor of medicine and surgery (Famous Scientists, 2015). In fact, this man, Alexander Fleming,…

Adams Vs Jefferson is the gripping account of a turning point in American history, a dramatic struggle between two parties with profoundly different visions of how the nation should be governed. The federalists, led by Adams, were conservatives who favored strong government. The Republicans led by Jefferson, were more egalitarian and believed that the federalists had betrayed the Revolution of 1776 and were backsliding toward monarchy. Jefferson and Adams continued to serve the country they…

Alexander murdered tens of thousands of people and conquered ample amounts of land. Alexander was the son of Philip II, The king of Macedonia. After Philip II was assassinated in 336 BC Alexander took over when he was only 20 years old. Before being the ruler of Macedonia he was a war leader at the age of 16. The Great Alexander was a villain because of the fact that he annihilated cities, killed thousands of people, and started many wars. Alexander destroyed and conquered umpteen cities…

Ancient Greek culture has been a prominent part of humanities history and is a surprising addition to modern entertainment. There are many different renditions of Greek myths that leave room for interpretation and manipulation for a smoother transition into modern civilization. Living in such a science-orientated, fast paced world as we do today, entertainment is constantly being revised and reimagined to satisfy all types of audiences. Ancient Greek mythology being changed and glamorized for…

Alexander Fleming: Biotechnology and the Discovery of Penicillin Sarah King James J. Cheetham, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 BIOL1010 T "When I woke up just after dawn on September 28, 1928, I certainly didn't plan to revolutionize all medicine by discovering the world's first antibiotic, or bacteria killer… But I suppose that was exactly what I did.” Sir Alexander Fleming, already well known for his research on lysozymes, an antibacterial enzyme that occurs naturally in tissues and…

While we may not wear togas or worship the gods on top of Mount Olympus, much of our lives have been shaped by Greek philosophers and their discoveries. From our government, to the science and technology that makes up every tool we use, to our favorite medias and the very words we speak, the Greeks have had an impact on our world today. When our founding fathers of America wanted to separate from Great Britain, they had a job to do, create a new government. They needed to create a system that…

The Federalist Party was first founded in the early 1790’s and it lasted until the 1820’s. They eventually merged into the National Republican Party. The majority of the Founding Fathers were Federalists, including people such as: Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The Federalist Party formed in response to the need for a strong central government they felt was necessary when drafting and ratifying the Constitution. After the Constitution was ratified, they Federalist’s remained largely in…

Alexander the Great believed to be one of the great kings of ancient Macedonia. In his short 13 year reign as king, he conquered more land than any other king in his time. At the age of twenty-two, he was crowned king of Greece. The impact Alexander the great had in his time is that he was the king of cultural diffusion. Alexander's conquests brought Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and Asian under one ruler. This spiked trade immensely in these areas and all the cultures from the world…

Alexander’s former empire” (83). The iconography of the bronze sculptures remained inherently Hellenistic, yet their form often reflected the local style of the artists that created them. The bronze sculptures found in the Greco-Bactrian colonies of Alexander the Great amalgamated Hellenistic and Eastern artistic practices, creating a body of work that becomes…