The Narratives of the Bayeux Tapestry: Unveiling the Varying Layers of Interpretations and Meaning.

Gothic Art and Architecture 12/13/18 The Bayeux Tapestry: The Multiple Narratives That Have Come Forth Throughout the past century, many different pieces of Medieval art have been analyzed in order to understand fragments of the past that still seem unclear. The multiple forms of art that were produced during this time frame has given the … Read more

Unravelling the Mistakes that Led to Devastation of Hurricane Katrina in the USA.

 This case summarizes events preceding the Hurricane Katrina, which was one of the worst natural catastrophes in the modern history of the USA. It raises questions about the lack of reasonable prevention and preparation actions due to flimsy structure and management of the responsible organizations and persons, invalidity and inconsistence of their actions and … Read more

Uncovering the Dark Truth of Iraq's Anfal Genocide: Kurdish Civilians Victimized by Chemical Weapons

 Anfal Genocide Deadliest chemical weapons ambush against non-militants Jaff Vincent V. Malagar Social Justice 12 Instructor: Mrs. Jakovac 12 December 2018 Word Count: For many centuries, Kurdish individuals have been battling for opportunity, acknowledgment, and freedom. With the desire to build up their own autonomous state, they have engaged in a severe freedom battle … Read more

The Musical Career of the "King of Swing," Benny Goodman

 Benny Goodman is best known as the “King of Swing”, a leading jazz clarinetist and an outstanding bandleader of the Swing Era. He was born Benjamin David Goodman on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, IL. His father, David Goodman came to America in 1892 from Warsaw, Poland and his mother, Dora came from Kovno, … Read more

The Monotype Art Form Through Generations and Stylistic Movements

 Hannah Miller Monotype Printmaking 12/7/18 Monotype Printmaking  Distinctive artists across generations and stylistic movements slowly discovered techniques with in classical printmaking methods, such as Intaglio, that have lead to the birth of monotype/monoprint-making. Monotype printmaking was once viewed as ‘lowly’ art by museums and art collectors alike due to the cheapness in materials and … Read more

Uncovering Rock & Roll's 1950s Origins: Technologies & Innovators Behind the Music

 In my essay I will be examining music industry and technological developments that contributed to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in 1955. Seeburg Select-o-Matic Jukebox This jukebox ruled the industry with innovations like the Select-o-Matic mechanism, which enlarged song capacity to 100 selections. Seeburg was the first company to switch to 45 rpm … Read more

The Unsurpassed Legacy of the Mayan Civilization at Chichen-Itza: About the Landmark Buildings & Endangered Ruins

 The Mayan civilization existed from 2600 B.C. to 1800 B.C. and was considered one of the dominant indigenous civilizations in mesoamerica. Within that timespan mayans were able to make monumental advances in technology and culture such as the mayan calendar, hieroglyphics, 0-20 number system, and astronomy. The Mayans created large cities such as Tikal, … Read more

The Echoes of a Voice: Discover How Christianity Makes Sense with N.T. Wright

 Wright makes the case for Christian faith from the ground up, assuming that the reader is starting from ground zero with no predisposition to and perhaps even some negativity toward religion in general and Christianity in particular. His goal is to describe Christianity in as simple and accessible, yet hopefully attractive and exciting, a … Read more

The History of America's Christian Nation Status: From Columbus to Slavery

 History Essay    People originally came to America for religious freedom, but their newly created government and way of life didn’t always follow religious standards. Americans claim to be Christians, but the way they treat others and the way they act often strays from Christian beliefs. In this nation's history, there are a lot … Read more