Painting of "The Decision of Paris" Depicts Greek Nationalism After Persian War Victory

 The painter of the wedding processions was able to depict and convey the decision of Paris by using specific symbols, such as Athena’s shield,  Eros for Aphrodite, and the lotus staff for Hera, as markers to indicate the event playing based on the characters present. This vase was likely placed as political propaganda, but … Read more

Exploring Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Evidence, Phenomena, Challenges & Implications

 CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE THEORY OF COGNITIVE DISSONANCE. DISCUSS WHAT PHENOMENA IT CAN EXPLAIN AND HOW WELL IT EXPLAINS THEM COMPARED TO OTHER THEORIES. Cognitive dissonance theory is one of the most widely researched theories in the field of Psychology, as it has many implications for different areas within the subject, for example, decision-making, happiness … Read more

Obergefell v. Hodges: The USSC's Landmark Civil Rights Victory for Same-Sex Couples.

  Hayden Rinker Ms. Barnes U.S History Orange D Obergefell v. Hodges     In Obergefell v. Hodges, in a five to four majority opinion, the United States Supreme Court untimely decided that a state may not prohibit same-sex couples the right to marry, and that states must recognize lawful same-sex marriages in other states. As … Read more

Skiing & Snowboarding in Aspen, CO: The Supreme Court's 1985 Decision on the Sherman Act & Aspen Ski Co. vs. Highlands

 The plaintiff, Aspen Skiing Company (Ski Co.), owns and operates three of the four mountains in Aspen, Colorado; including Ajax Mountain (opened in 1946), Buttermilk Mountain (opened in 1964) and Snowmass Mountain (opened in 1967). The defendant, Aspen Highlands Skiing Corporation (Highlands), owns and operates the fourth mountain in Aspen called Highlands Mountain (opened … Read more

China's Mona Lisa: Exploring the Historical Value of Along the River During the Qingming Festival

 Along the River During the Qingming Festival, also known by its Chinese name as the Qingming Shanghe Tu, is a painting that not only aesthetically meaningful but also historical valuable. This artwork is considered to be the most eminent work among all Chinese paintings, thus it has been called China's Mona Lisa. Along the … Read more

Visit Egypt & Explore How the Ancient Pyramids Were Constructed

 According to History.com, “Millions of people continue to visit the pyramids each year, drawn by their towering grandeur and the enduring allure of Egypt’s rich and glorious past.” The huge pyramids of Egypt have long been a source of intrigue and wonder for people. The construction of the pyramids is the biggest mystery of … Read more

Discover How Disruptive Innovations Changed the Publishing Industry

 The publishing industry has been going through changes for centuries. In the East, woodblock printing can be traced back to the 7th century AD, Tang dynasty with movable typefaces coming into existence around 1040 AD. In the 15th century, Europeans adopted the methods goldsmiths used to record their engraved designs, collectively known as Intaglio … Read more

What are the Subfields of Anthropology?

 Looking back at question one, there are four different subfields of anthropology; Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Sociocultural Anthropology, Linguistic anthropology. Since the insightful and research interests of most understudies are promptly recognizable as focusing in one of the four routinely perceived subfields of human sciences – paleo history, phonetic human studies, physical human sciences, and … Read more