Introduction In New Guinea, the concept of cargo, or technology, was one of innovation and function; for others, “cargo” became one of wealth and power. For local New Guinean politician Yali, the question became how did technology become disproportionately associated with white Europeans and not…
“Why is it that you white people developed so much cargo and brought it to New Guinea, but we black had little cargo of our own?” Professor Jared Diamond attempted to answer this question asked by a New Guinean politician, Yali, in his film Guns,…
The Akkadian empire was an empire that existed from about 2350 to 2100 BCE. It was controlled and headed by the great Sargon of Akkad. The emperor would go on to create the world’s first empire, his rule, along with achievements for the empire would…
The roles of women and families of an Egyptian and Mesopotamian culture share some similarities and differences. Women in both cultures take good care of their family as the center piece of a family; a mother and wife. In contrast, Egyptian women have more authority,…
The 2018 moa extinction case study combines archived oral records, chronological dating, and bird archaeological data to uncover human perception of megafaunal extinction events in Aotearoa. Wehi, Cox, Roa, and Whaanga analyse whakataukī or Māori ancestral sayings that provide glimpses into the island’s early extinction…
Death is something most all people have experienced. Whether it be someone you were close to, or someone you hardly knew, strange emotions evoke. Being the diverse species we are as humans and knowing that death is a part of life, everyone has contrasting views…
Ancient Egypt was an elaborate empire, seemingly one of the most interesting ancient cities of all time. From fearless pharaohs, to incredible writing techniques, to astounding architecture, Egypt was a complex society with many details that created one of the longest lasting empires in history….
Roman Essay “The Bust of Queen Nefertiti is dated 1340 BCE and was created by the court sculptor Thutmosis, it shows Nefertiti from the shoulders up wearing her Blue Crown(Elusiv.com).” It is made out of limestone and stucco, the height measuring up to 19 inches….
In Defining ‘Aesthetics’ for Non-Western Studies: The Case of Mesopotamia, Winter (2002) argues that the Western view of “aesthetics” has hindered the way that ancient works of art are interpreted and understood. More specifically, Winter (2002) argued that the Mesopotamian culture must be examined before…
Industrialization or Industrial Civilization is a complex subject. The clearest definition for industrial civilization would that it “refers to the state of civilization following the Industrial Revolution, characterized by widespread use of powered machines”. As Rachel puts it, it demands an infinite amount of resources…
In the deserts of Egypt lie the huge remains of a very old city/people. These huge works of human effort are the only member of the Seven Very old Wonders of the World that time has passed down to us. These are, of course, the…
Isaac Newton once said “The only reason I have seen further is by standing on shoulders of giants.” He implied that our technological improvements and advancements did not happen overnight, but started from the ancient times and were improved by us. Mesopotamia was the place…
Moral values are known to be the right or wrong ways that a person perceives life. They affect the paths and choices you make, and ultimately your life depends on them, considering you grow up believing in them. Losing someone can awaken your morals, or…
When we as Westerners think of antiquity’s greatest civilizations, surely classical Greece comes to mind. Many aspects of ancient Greek culture survive today in various facets of our modern society: democracy, drama and western philosophy, just some of the first few that come to mind….
The Iliad, Gilgamesh, and The Art of War are set in different time periods. The Art of War posits that good leadership is a matter of life and death, a road to either safety or ruin. Master Sun Tzu does everything he can including extreme…
How many of you own a cat? For those that do, take this time to consider which of you tends to act more like royalty in your household. Surprisingly, cats tend to be aware of their own history–throughout the centuries, they’ve been symbols of royalty…
Once upon a time, there was a giant library in the ancient world. It was located in Alexandria, in northern Egypt, and contained great masterworks of great figures such as Plato, the father of history, that is to say, Homer, and many others. However, with…
History is a set of lies agreed upon – Napoleon Bonaparte The ultimate seductress, The Egyptian mate, The deadly monster, The whore of antiquity – these were the unforgiving axioms commonly associated with Cleopatra VII, last of the Ptolemaic monarchs. From the moment she had…
As the centuries past by, the Egyptian trained themselves in art so that they could be employed at the temples or priestesses. At first it started with lower class women. While performing, the women would dance while the men played the instruments to please the…
