History

Although it is impossible to identify an exact time period that dance evolved, it is estimated that it was approximately 9000 years ago; at around 6000BC, as shown from the Bhimbetka rock shelters throughout India. The paintings depicted tribe members celebrating after a successful hunt. That was later followed with other cave drawings throughout the Western World such as in countries as Spain and France. Modern Indian dance was actually based on a very early manuscript, 'The Natya Shastra',…

The Portuguese individuals are the begin of the slave trade, when they initially arrived they exchanged for gold, ivory, and pepper yet once they perceived how the slave business was flourishing they likewise needed slaves. For a timeframe Portugal controlled the slave exchange in light of the fact that other European nations, for example, Spain had no interest for slaves, until around 1510. “The cultivation of coffee in Brazil and of tobacco, rice, and indigo in British North America added to…

Margaret McMillan’s compelling speech on “using history to understand the present” introduces several major points that construct her idea on how History is used to understand the present. Her points revealed a different way as to how history can be used responsibly and irresponsibly. Furthermore, encompassing two ideas on the validity of history and how it is irresponsibly conveyed to the public. One of McMillan’s first major points was the argument that “humanity deprives itself of a very…

There were two dances combined in Merengue, which were African and French Minuet from the late 1700’s- early 1800’s. In addition, the original Meringues was not danced by individual couples but a circle dance. At that time, each man and woman faced each other and holding hands at arm’s length. However, they did not holding each other closely like today we do. The original movements for this dancing was only shaking the showers and swift movement of the feet, and they didn't move the hips…

The first ever dances that were recorded were in India and Egypt in 3300 BC. Dance is defined as moving rhythmically to music and usually has a sequence of steps that you follow. Although there are many cool styles of dance, modern animation is the best. Animation, also known as popping or robotics, is an illusionary street dance and one of the original funk styles that came from Fresno, California during the late 1960s-1970s. This style of dance consists of waving, popping, tutting, slow…

In Chapter 1 of “What Is History,” Carr demonstrates how one should use historical facts. Most importantly Carr shows that in the 19th century, historians of the west, for the most part, had a positivist view. What this means is that they viewed historical facts as information that was not aligned with any person’s opinion. Carr noted that this view is faulty because historians choose which facts of the past are deemed historical fact if they’re important enough. For example, Carr states that…

The most unique type of art in this collection would have to be the painting titled Exotic History by Harry Widman. The craft is an oil on canvas that can be seen at the PCC campus of Rock Creek at building seven on the left side. The painting shows of three shadow figures of women painted in an abstract way makes it unique which is how all art is. Exotic History has a distinct visual style that work with one another to captivate the viewer, and get them to contemplate the meaning behind the…

journey from freedom and an elite status in Africa to slavery and transit to the New World was recorded. Even though someone else likely edited and published Mahommah’s narrative, the source retains the context, tone, and implications of his history. Mahommah’s history may not have been unique to him, as millions of Africans were involved in the slave trade, but the fact that Mahommah’s story was one of the few to be published and preserved proves that his experience had extra significance. As…

Hoosier Hills Chapter partners with Blacks in Governement (BIG) for Black History Awareness Month Luncheon On February 23, 2017, the FEW partnered with the Blacks in Governement (BIG), to host a luncheon at Club Lakeview to celebrate Black History Month. Dr. Audrey T. McCluskey, a professor emerita of a professor emerita of African American and African Diaspora Studies, former Director of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, and former Director of the Black Film Center/Archive at Indiana…

There are many influential people that have impacted our history in the past and today. These historical figures have been known to do something very important in their life that have made changes of how we live today. If I could meet anyone from our past history, it would be someone that influences my everyday life style. Frida Kahlo is who I want to meet. There are two reasons why I want to meet her: I want to get inspired by her art, and know her personality. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican female…