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well as to protect from evil forces. The lamassu at the Met stand approximately ten feet high, a height designed to intimidate palace visitors. Constructed around 883–859 B.C., the sculptures were commissioned by Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud (the ancient city of Kalhu).…

1997, of people cutting down many redwood trees that occurred in Northern California. Thousands of people came together during this time to stop the horrible destruction. Charles Hurwitz was the main person who was involved in the logging of the trees and he was the chief executive in charge at the Pacific Lumber Company (PLC) (“Letters to the Editor”). This occurrence did not affect him at all. The Earth only contains about four percent of its original redwoods, so the logging of these trees is…

interesting because how it was developed. During the Greco-Roman time era, the art of wrestling was first used as a form of combat. Spartan warriors would condition…

- Webster Online Dictionary). Alexander proved himself a worthy hero, through and through. His sheer genius military strategies were unparalleled; his understanding of humanity and human nature allowing him to be a better king to his soldiers and those he conquered. He was also fair to his empire,…

sufficient amount of time. These strange birds are referred to as penguins. These birds tend to baffle us because of their similarities and different traits compared to their flying relatives. Exactly why and how did they began to develop differently from other birds? So what is the biggest difference between these birds and their relatives you may ask; well the answer is obvious, they are flightless. In response of their lack of flight, they have mastered the underwater airway. So when did…

Given that women were not nurtured with their gifts, not given the proper education, and treated like an object, it is reasonable to think that women during Shakespeare's time would not have developed his sense of genius. Throughout history, women have been degraded, segregated and dehumanized within our society. Women have been objectified and put down to the lowest humane level possible. The misogyny against women has been so strong that many writers have put their feelings into writings,…

The theatre began when the ritual played a role in the development of drama in the days of early people. The ancient societies used ritual to represent their understanding of the human condition and of the world around them . The ritual had a religious purpose, and instructive purpose. It was also a form of entertainment. There were common elements found in ritual such as music, dance and mask and costume. In the early years of the fifth century B.C, Greek literature, theatre, and culture…

The early 19th century furthered expansion and accelerated manufacturing through technical advances. The range of products and processes that emerged during this period represent the expanding scope of manufacturing activity. One of the many styles seen was known as Biedermeier, which embraced simplicity and emphasized the beauty of natural woods and plain polished surfaces. A great example of this style in the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) is a Reed Organ with Writing Table with a Sewing and…

Germany, Italy, and Japan and the war needed to end. At this point, Japan was alone and dragging its feet after many losses. From the history we know, the decision was justified as it ended a devastating war with no end in sight and it saved more lives than were lost. People will always argue over whether or not Japan might have surrendered earlier but we are looking at what President Truman knew at the time. The airmen of WW2 are often overlooked for how much of a role they played. In…

On the History and Achievements of Roman Civilization Throughout the history of man, no civilization has ever been more successful or as influential as that of the Romans. Yet what is it that has made Rome so memorable to us? Stories of grand structures, powerful emperors and epic battles all come to mind when we imagine Roman civilization. Despite having knowledge of all these memorable features of Roman civilization, what do we actually know about the Romans and all that they had accomplished…