Astrology

alignments of celestial objects have for centuries been a method of prediction; a method used in variation all over the world. A popular theory, derived from Greek philosophers and astronomers, commonly used in today’s western society, would be the astrology chart otherwise known as Zodiacs. All twelve horoscopes on this chart are represented by an animal whose traits are typically associated with the people born during a certain period of the year; all, but one. Libra, the seventh horoscope,…

Onyx: The Practical and Metaphysical Story Onyx is a specific variety of the mineral known as chalcedony. It is a banded mineral, which means that the layering of the rock that formed it has caused “bands” of different colors to appear. Many people mistake onyx for a type of agate, which is another type of chalcedony, but where agate has curved bands onyx has parallel bands instead. Onyx is found in nearly every color, though bands of black and white are the most common. When onyx is banded…

Science and technology has immensely benefitted Mesopotamian society through the innovations in the fields of military, writing, and medicine; Mesopotamians advanced military with the invention of the iron scale armour, increasing the protection of Mesopotamian soldiers and citizens and the chances of a victory, writing with the invention of cuneiform, giving the Mesopotamians the means to document records and allowing the government to regulate the society with more organization and efficiency,…

Scholars today have long debated about whether or not there was a Scientific Revolution during the 15th and 17th century. Political revolutions are easy to identify, due to actual events that occurred, which often identify as life altering events, such as change of regimes. However, social, cultural and intellectual revolutions on the other hand are more difficult to identify. They are often slower, and less momentous, but their impact on society are far greater than any political uprising. One…

Alexander the Great was a brilliant strategist and warrior. He had many dreams. His ambition for world dominance like the many other rulers before him and after him. Alexander the great was born on July in the year of 356 BC and died in 324 BC. At a young age; Alexander showed his potential and future strength as a leader who could govern and dominate the old world. If Alexander the Great were alive today, he would solve the social injustice of war by global domination. Alexander was a brilliant…

The Role of Humanism Humanism began to appear in Italy during the renaissance. Humanists acknowledged human potential and the idea that humans were capable of genius. This was seen in the arts, from the dramatic change in body positioning and body expressions and in the literature, from how people described themselves, to how others were seen and in a common theme of the world’s potential goal. Unlike in medieval times, the idea of uniqueness and self-empowerment were admired. This was…

There is no doubting that medicine and our medical knowledge is constantly evolving. We are making new discoveries each and every day that are undeniably changing the world. There is a big gap between the medical knowledge that was available for past generations in contrast to our present knowledge. This is especially proven when taking a peek into the medical beliefs and practices during the medieval period. Many would scoff at the methods used and find it crazy how clueless they seemed to be…

Crime today is at an extreme high. That, however, is where forensic science comes in. Forensic science has been there to help solve every crime committed. Science is the technology used to help forensic teams to analyze and solve crimes. What can look obvious to the naked eye could actually be a whole other story. Evidence can range from hair samples, to DNA, to blood, to finger prints, and many more. Over the years, forensic science has helped change law enforcement. The many different…

Latin language, grammar, logic, rhetoric, philosophy, astrology, music and mathematics were all added to the daily curriculum. Knighthood, and merchant specialities were offered to those who could afford it. These special studies took on more of a university and college appeal, focusing on the profession the…

limitation. At a certain age, children got more extensive education .Children 12 age and above could take the courses such as language, vocabulary, meaning, statement, rhetoric, prosody and calligraphy, afterwards they learnt maths, logic, philosophy, astrology, Arabic and…