Alexander the Great

The Ancient Era 1500 B.C - 475 A.D. During the ancient era, the people who had disabilities were treated in varying ways. People with disabilities weren’t referenced in writing as existing until 552 B.C. Romans and Greeks during this time thought very highly of themselves considering all of the advancements they were making in different fields such as art, philosophy, literature and science. As far as the Greeks and Romans were concerned they considered themselves to be superior to all other…

In the cycles of the art world, artistic styles progress over time and new innovative techniques embody an era, but the past periods never truly fade from the mind of the artist, hence periods like the Renaissance, a rebirth of an older era of art. However this retrospective obsession with art can meddle up an art history timeline if a statue is not properly dated to the correct era. This is case the regarding the Piombino Apollo, a statue found at sea in 1832 with a complex history of study…

Effective Leader Essay Kamehameha was the first person to rule all Hawaiian islands,Kamehameha was a strong warrior and has a lot of mana. He gained strong foreigners that taught Kamehameha's men how to use guns and cannons. He killed Keoua and a lot of other strong ali’s to be the first king of Hawaii. He is an effective leader because he was smart, cared about his people, and he was good with trade. Kamehameha was an effective leader because he was a smart person. Kamehameha is a smart person…

The Muslims had many achievements due to the fact that they were much inspired from Greece, Rome and India. They also took up a lot from the people whose lands they took over.Which is why they became so advanced due to their tolerance of other cultures. They advanced to the highest level in several scholarship areas of that time making the Muslim achievements stand out and have a lasting impact on world cultures. How the Muslims got to those achievements they made and how they impacted the world…

Throughout the development of the world, the idea of nudity presents a complex history and disputing views. The current society shies away from the idea of nakedness, but the Ancient Greeks sculpted naked statues with no shame. The topic of nude statues creates an environment of power from the artist’s decision of sculpting. Even the famous poet, Homer, recognizes the purpose and idea of nudity in The Odyssey. In Homer’s poem, The Odyssey, a naked Odysseus wanders around the river’s bank in…

tsunami took place, while others think there was an invasion. About 1600 B.C.E. was the beginning of the first Greek state named Mycenae. It consisted of many powerful monarchies. The people who lived in this area were from the European family and were great warriors. By the late thirteenth century B.C.E. they were showing signs of collapse. After the fall of the Mycenaean civilization the Dark Age hit. The Dark Age is known as a difficult time with declining population and food production.…

Greece’s innovations particularly in the areas of inventing and government has definitely made a significant mark on today’s society thus showing Greece is not truly dead but most certainly alive. Us humans have made Greece stay alive after all the years the actual ancient and modern day civilization fell apart. When thinking about Greece people mostly think of their inventions. Greece’s creations is still alive and has influenced our ways of culture we have today. Architecture is one of the…

Firstly, the bed of Odysseus and Penelope represents more than their marriage; it stands for the spirit in which Odysseus ruled Ithaca. A prominent leader will have a unique way of ruling, which enraptures their entire kingdom. There’s a sense of individuality that every king impresses on his people. This is the same for Odysseus. Such as he built his bed, he’s built the kingdom of Ithaca, and has left his personal mark on it. Odysseus is the king, but his true role is far greater than that.…

Himeji-jo, or Himeji Castle, is a famous castle located in Himeji City of the Hyogo prefecture in Japan. It is considered to be one of the most well known pieces of architecture because of its unscathed appearance and well developed structure. Himeji-jo has a rich history of how it was constructed, which was initially built as a small fort by Akamatsu Norimura, along with surviving numerous battles against warring clans in Japan, bombardments from US planes, and hundreds of years of wear and…

A very important leader in the Inca civilization is a man named Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui; translates to earthquake. He was a very important figure because he was able to rise on top amongst all his other competitors. He rules the valley of Cuzco and managed to build an empire that stretched from Quito (present day Equator) to Santiago (present day Chile). This coverage was about 3,400 miles long and gave homes to twelve million people. A successful empire is an understatement. Because of…