How Ancient Greek Women Challenged Patriarchal Control

 Traditionally in the ancient Greek culture, women were seen to be a reflection of her husband or father's standing in society. If her husband was a powerful man then she was considered a powerful woman by association. Ancient Gricean women would also depend upon their patriarch for protection, for there was always a threat … Read more

Uncovering Imperial Japan: Exploring Emperor Jimmu's 2,600 Years Legacy of Obedience

 When discussing about propaganda by governments, one could not have forgotten to mention Imperial Japan, specifically the state of Japanese restoration spanning from 1868 up to World War II. No one has predicted such achievement from a non- western island nation in the Pacific Ocean to conquer its neighbouring countries and gradually expanding to … Read more

The Evolution of Guitars with Musicians Who Shaped It

 Justin Arbaugh English 9 Mr. Hindt October 31, 2018   Guitars and Guitarists     “Finding ways to use the same guitar people have been using for 50 years to make sounds that no one has heard before is truly what [excites] me,” said Jeff Beck while talking about how he creates music. The history … Read more

Accurately Portraying African Culture in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)

 The film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom produced in 2013 by director Justin Chadwick is centered around portraying the life of Nelson Mandela and his effort to liberate South Africa from Danish control. While the movie excellently portrayed Mandela and stuck to historical accuracy, what is just as impressive is it’s accuracy in regards … Read more

Explore Genghis Khan's Early Struggles and Rise To Power

 Authentic Background Except for the adventure like Secret History of the Mongols (1240?), just non-Mongol sources give close contemporary data about the life of Genghis Khan. All essayists, even the individuals who were in the Mongol administration, have harped on the gigantic devastation created by the Mongol attacks. One Arab student of history transparently … Read more

Comparing Nietzsche, Singer, & Maslow’s Views on the Importance of Community in Achieving the Good Life

 The importance of others in society in the concept of the good life has been greatly debated throughout history. Singer places a large amount of weight on the community in his concept of what achieve’s a good life while Nietzsche argues that a community minded view is counter productive in achieving the good life. … Read more

UK Cotton Textiles Collapse: Was It Inevitable?: Understanding the Issues That Led To Its Decline

 The cotton textiles industry was Britain’s leading export for 125 years, allowing Britain to pioneer the mechanisation of the textiles industry. However, by the early 20th Century the components that forged its success were no longer exclusive and thus Britain lost its comparative advantage over its foreign competition.  The UK went from controlling almost … Read more

The Life of Josephine Baker: Discover African-American + Native-American Descendant's Incredible Legacy

 On June 3, 1906, Freda Josephine McDonald was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her mother was Carrie McDonald but the truth about her biological father is not as clear. Her birth certificate identifies Eddie Carson, Carrie McDonald’s partner at the time, as Josephine’s father however there is evidence to suggest otherwise. Carrie McDonald, a … Read more

The China Shock is an evident example of this type of measure and traditionally known theory of free trade proves to be beneficial has to be disproved.

 Throughout history, trade has played an essential role in the economy. In particular, free trade entails both benefits and costs. Many economists link evidence to the claim that trade significantly grows the economy; nonetheless the gains shared by citizens are not as diffusible as it would like to be seen. This poses a point … Read more

Profound Impact of WWII on Japanese Americans: Uncovering Unconstitutional Treatment in the Name of Security

 World War II was a time when racial minorities were used as scapegoats by United States government to provide a sense of security for their citizens. After the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 by Japan, a sense of fear and insecurity swept the United States. Japanese Americans were hated and treated … Read more

The Cambodian, Bosnian and Rwandan genocides

Aristotle once said, “The angry man wishes the object of his anger to suffer in return; hatred wishes its object not to exist”(Pinker 2012).  Genocides are the eradication of a group of innocent people to please this hateful man.  It was all too easy to find three examples of violent genocides post 1950.  The more … Read more