workers came across bamboo mats. They removed the mats and found a burial chamber. They lifted the top of the chamber and found the chamber was divided into five sections. In those five sections were a big black coffin, with treasures around the coffin. They unpacked the treasures from the sides before trying to move the coffin. The archaeologists and workers found ancient lotus slices. The lotus slices look so fresh they could have eaten them. After they examined the lotus, they had to get…
The first objective of our game is to teach players about the Berlin Conference. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, was the very conference in which many European powers came together and carved up the map of Africa to claim territories, which were already inhabited by the indigenous people of Africa, as their own. This not only created divides in Africa, but it also forced cultural and linguistic alterations. Our game looks to educate players on how…
Today, for most people in Western society, the very notion of art itself is inconceivable with out the museum. No other institution claims greater importance as a treasure house of material and spiritual wealth.” So is true when visiting PAFA. The Victorian Gothic building is as if you were stepping into an ancient temple, and the visitor is unable to direct which way he or she should go next. Duncan and Wallach compare…
Perception and Symbolism Of Characters Many times in life perception plays a vital role in how we view and treat people, and can lead to many problems, both within oneself and with others. Objects that are outside of our control and awareness can also change how we are viewed, with widely varying results. In the play Othello by Shakespeare, Edwin Arlington Robinson’s poem “Richard Cory” and the war story “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, characters are perceived differently by others…
. In comparison to Dick, Perry is illustrated as weak and less masculine. Perry lies about his killings and power to build up his character to be as worthy of Dick. All Perry wants is for Dick to see him as equally “hard, as much the ‘masculine type’ as he considered Dick to be” (Capote 112). Similar to Joel and Idabel’s relationship, Perry seeks self-identification from Dick. Overall, all three characters are lost souls who struggle to find their place in the world. Additionally, Capote…
He explains that the real purpose for the being at the vault was not gold or cash. It was a map disclosing where gangplanks said base of operations was. Twisted fate also explains that he tried to break graves out of prison but they would always be prepared for him. Immediately graves understands why twisted fate left him, A surge of guilt washed…
Robert Louis Stevenson made a lasting effect on society with his style of writing and with the concept that he included in his novel, showing man as a mixture of good and evil. In his day, these ideas were so radical that they helped develop the novel into a classic. They created an impact on society, and his books are even read in schools today. Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was the only child of Thomas and Margaret Stevenson. Although…
The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad encapsulates imperialism in Congo, Africa. It chronicles the avarice, and absurdities of European colonialism and its physical and moral consequences. It gives a terse analysis of how “natives” on their own continent were viewed as less than human and treated brutally. Hearts of Darkness have the capability of shattering a conscious mind of its innocence, and as a cautionary measure to my audience; bracing oneself for centuries of heart-rending episodes of…
Technological innovations never cease to reach phenomenal, and astounding heights. As individuals, we venture to perpetually go the distance, and ameliorate every aspect in our lives, from our quantum of knowledge, to the very possessions that we utilize on a daily basis. Though the aftermath, and overall product of the advances of technology remain controversial, one thing is certain: The advancement of technology serves to benefit, and boost society 's essence as a whole, enabling us to evolve…
The Hidden Treasure My mum has always been telling me stories about the historical Rancho Los Alamitos place .I wasn’t lucky enough to visit this phenomenal and historical place .Until I took advantage of my History assignment and I decided to visit rancho los Alamitos in a family gathering. On a Friday morning we took the chance and we decided to explore and touch Rancho Los Alamitos .Once we arrived at rancho we were kindly and sincerely welcomed by the prestigious volunteers, who are…