Crusader

The Crusades are recognized as a failure, but influential in shaping the Western world. One can equate the Crusades to a modern-day war, such as Vietnam. Considered a failure by most, there was a learning experience from engaging in Vietnam, and takeaways that are invaluable. The Crusades followed this pattern and would shape the West moving forward. While the foundation was religion, the societal and commercial value that emerged from the Crusades would forever change the Western world and how…

The Italian Renaissance was an important period in not only Italian but also European history. Although the Italian Renaissance began in Italy during the 14th Century and lasted till the 16th Century, it would also bring a wave of change to all of Europe. The Italian Renaissance brought a period of cultural change, appreciation and achievement through art, literature, and humanism. This event occurred in Italy for many reasons, three of these being its thriving cities, wealthy merchant class,…

Since the beginning of time, atheists and devout worshipers have debated the necessity of religion, and, like Karl Marx, the atheists argued religion hindered the human population more than it helped it. All throughout history and into today, religiously motivated people have created more strife, violence, and discrimination than positive influences. Because religion offers people a sense of comfort in our expanding, unforgiving universe, they often commit their entire lives to and base their…

A growing number of Christians now believed that Jews as a people were collectively guilty for the crucifixion of Jesus. The church reinforced that belief and it became the theme of many statutes and other art found in most of the churches. The crusaders gave the Jews of Mainz the same choice they had offered Jews which was death or Christianity. Most of them choose death while others tried to escape but were captured and…

vanhoe was written by Sir Walter Scott and follows the story of warriors and travelers in 12th century England. The story tries to stay true to the time period and for this reason it is important to have some historical background. A major point in understanding the novel is the hatred between the Saxons and the Normans. This hatred dates back to the year 1066 in the Battle of Hastings. In the battle William the Conqueror a Normans from France invaded the British Isles, home of the Saxons.…

Choosing Earthseed Over Her Seed In her famous op-ed in the Atlantic titled “Why Women Still Can’t Have it All”, Ann-Marie Slaughter discusses how achieving a work/family balance was incredibly hard for her, claiming that “having it all was not possible in many types of jobs.” While the rest of her article describes the obstacles she personally encountered in her work lie, it resonates with millions of women in professions that require them to devote all their time and energy to, from government…

because instead of pursuing social engineering and democratic reform, the U.S. would only be present to counter a potential hegemon that would threaten local politics (Posen 121). This would be a step towards reinventing the American image abroad as a crusader for human rights and international law, than as a domineering force seeking to undermine local political arrangements and…

of the empowerment zone system as one dependent not only on “government participants but bank, business, non-profit and community participants as well.” Further, Congressman Rangel is a prime example of a neoliberal politician: a social justice crusader, but an economic opportunist. As an intern at his office, I remember receiving calls from someone named Kenneth Knuckles, whom I later learned serves as the C.E.O of the UMEZ. Knuckles is also a campaign contributor to Rangel and donated $1600…

Consistently day after day they show little to no emotion as they bottle their feelings to prevent from running their focus. A normal day consist of saving lives and being a model for citizens to look up to. When a bad guy robs a bank, a costumed crusader shows up to save the day; but for what? Their only reward is the knowledge that they have made their world a better place to live in. What would drive a person to live like this? Why put up with the hassle? Psychologists could drone for hours…

As a former Union Ironworker, I am extremely familiar with the Lincoln Electric Company and its vast array of products. While Lincoln was originally a company with a much wider scope, in terms of the products it sought to produce, the company ultimately began to reduce the scope of its "core products". These days, if you are a welder, working in North America, it is almost impossible that you are not familiar with the Lincoln line of products. If you have a toolbox attached to the back of your…