Prison Reform

Prisons in the United States were grim before they became the well managed institutions they are today. Prior to reform, prisons were detestable, an abomination to America. Idealist reformers recognized the need for change and especially helped the mentally ill prisoners. The Auburn system implemented rigid rules to control the incarcerated, and put them to … Read more

Niels Henrik Abel

For over two centuries, mathematicians had trouble in finding a solution to the quintic equation, that is until Niels Henrik Abel formulated a theory. Abel was a Norwegian mathematician born on August 5, 1802, and his talent and potential in the field of mathematics was already present at a young age, leading him to become … Read more

The 1950s – music and the Civil Rights Movement

It has been said that music during the 50’s changed the world. One of the most significant activities that happened in this time period was the Civil Rights Movement. It was a long-term protests from the 1950’s to late 1960’s.  African American gospel, spirituals, and folk music played an important role in the Civil Rights … Read more

Macbeth (theatre history)

On February 26th at the Olivier Theatre in London, National Theatre opened their production of Macbeth. Directed by Rufus Norris this reimagining of the Shakespeare classic had a approximate runtime of two hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. The lead roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth would be played by Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie … Read more

Themes of guilt and blood in Macbeth

Throughout history, blood has been a powerful symbol to show the cruelty of one’s actions. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the blood of the crimes is used to represent the guilty conscience that the Macbeth’s face, only worsening as the play goes on. This story demonstrates the guilt of the Macbeth’s through the bloody dagger that … Read more

Quilici v. Morton Grove – the right to bear arms

Before the late twentieth century, the second amendment, which grants Americans the right to bear arms, was never challenged. There were absolutely no areas in the country which prohibited people from having or using guns. In the 1980s, things changed in America – there was a surge in gun violence – someone attempted to assassinate … Read more

Roosevelt’s ‘New Deal’

The New Deal was extremely significant as it helped America recover from the Great Depression. Roosevelt introduced the New Deal on becoming President, to tackle the economic and social problems created due to the Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression. It was mainly aimed at the three “R”: Relief, Recovery, and Reform.   The main … Read more

Medicine in Western Europe 590 – 1500

What was medicine in Western Europe like at the start of the period? Medicine at the start of the medieval ages was very different to what it is now in the 21st century. Unusual techniques were used to cure sicknesses and most of them, did not heal but instead did the opposite. Remedies for diseases … Read more

Ancient Greek Pottery compared with Grayson Perry

Ancient Greek pottery provides in important insight into a time before written records, such pots share functional vessels with higher meaning with inscriptions/paintings on the exterior of stories. Such stories feature tales of everyday lives, practices, and religion of the ancient Greeks. Also tales of war and heroes. Religion: Early storage bowl called lekane shows … Read more

Technological innovations in World War I

There are many different types of Technological Innovations of including Tanks, Machine Guns, Tactical air support, Poison gas, Sanitary Napkins. Tanks were used in the World War; the original tanks didn’t actually make it into the battle until the Somme Offensive the following year. They were named because of their resemblance to the water tanks. … Read more

Event reflection – Killing of Osama bin Laden

Osama bin Laden is a name almost every American knows. He was the founder and leader of the terrorist group al-Qaeda and was one of the main one responsible for the 9/11 attacks, one of the largest terrorist attacks on U.S soil. After years of searching, evidence of bin Laden’s whereabouts surfaced. After confirmation that … Read more

Organized Crime During the Prohibition Era

Crime is and will always be a well documented matter in society. The topic of crime comes up almost daily whether on the news or just a subject of conversation among peers. Crime is defined as an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by … Read more

Women’s Suffrage Movement

Introduction “In the adjustment of the new order of things, we women demand an equal voice; we shall accept nothing less.”(Catt). “There will never be a new world order until women are a part of it.”. (Paul) “Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.”(Anthony). These quotes are just few of … Read more

What is property? – Proudhon

What is property is proudhon’s first and biggest important book. The Communist Manifesto mirrors an endeavor to clarify the objectives of Communism, and in addition the theory basic this development. It contends that class battles, or the abuse of one class by another, are the spurring power behind every single authentic advancement. Class connections are … Read more

Goals of feminism throughout history

Feminism is not a term that can be easy defined, as it interpreted in many different ways. In the most basic interpretation it is someone who believes that women are not treated equally because of their sex, and that change is required to correct this discrimination and satisfy the needs that are being neglected. Many … Read more