Western astrology

west was a powerful surge that had the rest of the world scrambling for westernization within its society. Westernization is the expanding and adopting of western culture. Russia, Asia, and Africa after the were byproducts of Westernization. They were kind of forced to adapt to the life of western peoples because of this sudden infatuation in western policies. The whole surge for westernization was partly because of religion, which at this time was a very respected aspect. The leaders of Russia,…

The early Middle Ages, during which the Germanic conquest of western Europe took place, were characterized by rampant warfare, localized government, and relative isolation from bordering societies. Between 800CE and 1200CE, however, the emergence and evolution of settled agriculture across Europe demanded peasant collaboration and adherence to contractual agreements within the manorial system. This movement towards a society of mutual cooperation and legal order was also encouraged by the…

influenced the American culture by promoting individualistic democracy. “The frontier,” he asserted, "is the line of most rapid Americanization." He also expressed that expansion to the American West changed people’s view of their own culture. The western frontier, however, did not appear to be what it seemed like. Turner described in his frontier thesis that the West was a “land of the free”. This was not true for the Native Americans that inhabited the West. At the end of the civil war,…

“I paint what I see and not what others like to see.” (The Art Story Foundation, 2014) Those are the words of French painter Edouard Manet. This was an artist that believed in creating spontaneous artwork. He believed that artwork should not be confined to one particular guideline, but instead he felt that an artist should paint whatever they feel like painting. He despised the strict conventional rules of the French Academy, who only accepted structured artwork. (The Art Story Foundation,…

Historically speaking there have been four dominant domains. Three of the four are understandable, land, sea, and air. Due to advancement in technology, the space domain has arisen. In regards, to technology and warfare, countries who can control domains seem to have an upper advantage. When reviewing historical events, such as wars, or the rush for technology. Organization and Countries that were dominant in all or specific domain seemed to achieve or be more successful in results. However…

A primary issue within Indigenous affairs is the intergenerational disadvantage, however, another key issue is the frequent discrimination and racism. Beyondblue have stated Australia is still a society in which 1 in 5 individuals openly admit to having racist attitudes towards Indigenous people (2014). Many Australians are aware of the discrimination that exists yet, many do not understand that it is directly connected to the nation's history of colonisation. This issue is also perpetuated by…

In the world there are many countries with many different habits or cultures. The North of the American Continent has two peculiar countries, these are close each other, but even though they are neighbors, they have different ways of life. These two countries are Mexico and United States. Mexico is in the south, above United States, it is smaller than U.S., and it’s a country with a lot of natural resources and different native cultures, The Olmecs, Teotihuacans, The Toltecs, and The Mayan. In…

There are many different aspects between American and Indian culture, religion, and economy. While some distinctions jump right out in front of you, others are really hard to notice. If you were to take one look at India, it may not be too appealing to the eye. You would notice the stray dogs roaming right and left, loud, chaotic traffic swerving you in the jam packed streets, everything covered in trash, the aroma of spicy foods, and no toilet paper in public places. Likewise, in America,…

Ancient Greece is considered by many to be the foundation of Western society. It was the birthplace of democracy, Olympic sports, and also many of the styles of art we know and celebrate today. In fact, the Greeks were able to develop a mastery of their art that is still admired and sought after to this day. The Aphrodite of Melos, is an astounding sculpture that exemplifies this skill while carrying a powerful message along with it. The piece was created during the Hellenistic Period in…

Americanization in Europe Living in America we have become accustomed to living life the “American Way. ”Everything around us is presented with the idea that it is American made, and a privilege to have. American culture is not only present here, but has made its presence known in most countries, and nations around the world, including those in Europe. The presence of American culture in Europe has caused problems amongst some Europeans making them feel like they have fallen victim to…