Exploring the Impact of American Racism: "The Racial Politics of Time" TEDTalk by Brittney Cooper

 Simply put, racism today is not necessarily apparent. According to observation and analysis, twenty-first-century racism masks itself behind laws, policies, practices, and language which claim to be “race-neutral.” Nevertheless, racism influences our relationships, institutions, and our world. It will not simply fade out of existence if we turn a blind eye towards it. The … Read more

Explore How Claudio Monteverdi's "Le Orpheo" Pioneer Western Music History in Zou Shuang & Fay Kueen's Immersive Opera "L'Orfeo

 The tale of Orpheus played an instrumental role in exposing to us how musical prowess alone could defy norms and break rules. He did so, using song, to revive his wife Eurydice from the dead. Orpheus’ role in Western Music history turned out to be a muse for Claudio Monteveredi, the composer of the … Read more

Explore Mammalian Assembly Patterns in Eastern Karnataka Plains: Ph.D. Proposal

I. Introduction to the proposed research Loss of biodiversity is besetting ecosystems worldwide (Tilman et al. 1994; Jantz et al. 2015). Reduction of a single species can adversely affect the entire ecological chain, consisting of several other species throughout the ecosystem, thus leading to an overall reduction in biodiversity (Terborgh & Estes 2010; Brodie et … Read more

Ronald Takaki's Book "Hiroshima: Why America Dropped the Bomb" Examines Events and Impact

 Why did America drop the bomb? This is a question that remains at large. Born on April 12th, 1939, in Oahu, Hawaii, Ronald Toshiyuki Takaki was an American historian. Ronald Takaki was a professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. He eventually migrated into Japan. Takaki has written many masterpieces … Read more

Unpacking White Ignorance: Perception, Conception, White Privilege and Racialization

 In his chapter “White Ignorance” Richard W Mills seeks to examine and expound on the interwoven nature of white supremacy and white ignorance. In his argument, Mills describes how white people can afford the luxury of not having to educate themselves on the contextual and cultural  influences or background of the world that they … Read more

Explore How Technology Has Changed History & The Arts

 As civilization has advanced over the years, technology has become a factor that humanity relies on more and more for the collection and production of knowledge. Human’s dependability on technology has advanced to the point that the ability and skill of using technology is a social mandate. The technology created by humanity has facilitated … Read more

Can Realism Explain Manet & Courbet's Nude Representations?

 Can Courbet and Manet’s representations of the nude be described as ‘realist’? Realism is the historical movement, which dominated the period of 1840-1880 in art and literature. The movement followed on from Romanticism and broke with the traditions of Neoclassicism. Realism is centred on the aim of providing a truthful representation of the world … Read more

Unlock the History of Samulnori: Pungmul's Influence on Korean Heritage

 Samulnori is a genre of percussion music originating from p’ungmul or nongak, which is Korean farmers’ music. In Korean, the term “samulnori” means the playing of four things (Kang & Yoo, 2016). The genre is comprised of four Korean instruments: the kkwaenggwari, janggu, buk, and jing. Samulnori began as a predominantly grassroots movement; it … Read more

Achieve Socrates' defense against corruption charge: "Socrates' Answer to Corruption Charge: Analyzing His Horse Trainer Analogy

  Intro The purpose of this paper is to summarize and critically evaluate Socrates’ reply to the charge that he is a wrongdoer who corrupts the youth.  In this paper I will address the charges against Socrates and analyze his defense, focusing on his Horse Trainer Analogy and his Unintentional Argument. While Socrates develops very … Read more