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

The Life & Accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd President & Author of the Declaration of Independence

 Nora McDermott 11/15/10 History THOMAS JEFFERSON   I have no doubt that Thomas Jefferson is a household name in America. Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States an writer of the ever-so-famous Declaration of Independence. I’m afraid a lot of his accomplishments end up getting overlooked. It seems unexpected, with all the … 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

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

Become an Attorney: A Guide to Choosing the Path, Passing the Bar, and Achieving Success

 Law After graduation with an undergraduate degree I plan to attend law school.  Having a Political Science degree will allow me to pass the Law School Aptitude Test that is requited to get into law school.  Following law school there are many different opportunities and career paths from which I can choose.  While there … 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

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

Exploring the Link Between Bruce McArthur's Crimes & Criminological Theory

 Formerly recognized as a friendly landscaper, local mall Santa Claus, and father of two, 66-year-old Bruce McArthur is now identified as an alleged serial killer, facing eight counts of first degree murder with ties to Toronto’s Gay Village (Gillis, 2018). While making an effort to analyze and understand McArthur’s homicides, a criminological theory that … 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

Discover JMB: Terrorist Group Operating Behind The Scenes, Growing Menace to Bangladesh and Beyond.

 Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB) Is an indigenous terrorist group founded in 1998. JMB is committed to establishing an Islamic state in Bangladesh through violence. The group’s main mission is to replace the government of Bangladesh with an Islamic state based on sharia law. Their first known attack was in May 2001. They’ve used many bombings to … Read more