Plan for a factual programme on hip hop

Intro – The factual programme is going to start with a part of a Biggie Smalls song An art form? Some say some say it’s not cool but foolish. Hello I am Jxxxxx hip hop enthusiast I am going to be delving into the world of hip hop Jay- Hip hop music took America by … Read more

Japanese Burial Customs & Their Symbolism of Death Respect

 Something interesting to know about burial customs in Japanese culture is that it has changed as time progressed and as more humane ways of burials came along. Japan is a country located off the coast of North and South Korea (japan-guide.com). Death rituals have been a part of the Japanese culture ever since religion … Read more

GDR & Nazi Art: Communicating Values Through Images

 Meredith Nastruz Art in the GDR Replicates Nazi Art in Its Themes, Social Goals, and Political Motivations  A picture is worth a thousand words, which is why many governments throughout history have utilized images to communicate with citizens.  Art in the GDR in the 1950s and 1960s was politically centered, displaying the values of … Read more

The River of No Return

The history of humanity has experienced oppressive and violent authoritarian movements for decades. Every era of oppression and tyranny have built on the seeds of rebellion and emancipation that have passed from generation to generation, regardless of the victories and failures. Although it is difficult to find a period in the history of mankind as … Read more

Heathcliff's Loneliness and Rage in Wuthering Heights

 Throughout Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff’s personality could be defined as dark, menacing, and brooding. He’s a dangerous character, with rapidly changing moods, capable of deep-seeded hatred, and incapable, it seems, of any kind of forgiveness or compromise. The novel clearly establishes Heathcliff as an untamed, volatile, wild man and also establishes his great love of … Read more

How a Simple Music Video Impacted MTV & Pop Culture Forever

  Gabrielle San Nicolas MTV (MUSIC TELEVISION) MTV is an American cable and satellite television channel, founded on August 1, 1981 in New York City, NY. The founders of music television, also known as MTV, are Robert Pittman, Les Garland, Tom Freston, and John Sykes. When cable television had come out, the perspective of television … Read more

Survive WWII Occupation: How French Women Navigated Between Defiance & Collaboration

 “German troops entered Paris in June 1940. The dark days of the Occupation began. How would you have survived? By collaborating with the Nazi’s, or risking the lives of you and your loved ones to resist?” The women of Paris faced this dilemma every day, whether choosing between rations and the black market, or … Read more

Castratos, mezzo-sopranos and countertenors

The history of the castrato is quite a gruesome tale of the lengths society pursued to grasp a desired quality of vocal ability. In the middle of the 16th century Italy, the first castrations occurred. Various families of lesser socioeconomic status would castrate one of their sons prior to puberty in hopes that the child … Read more