The ancient world was the beginning of new development for humankind. Art and written documents began to emerge and humans were starting to leave a permanent mark on the Earth as well. Not only did this period bring prosperity and good fortune for some, however,...
Numerous civilizations have left their mark in history through artwork, allowing us to analyze the development of art and its use, and its influence in society. Two of the most prominent civilizations that advanced art immensely were the Egyptian and the Roman ones. The two...
Ancient sites are an integral part of our society. Not only do they provide us with crucial insights about past events that occurred but give us a greater understanding of how communities lived their everyday lives. In order for us continue to appreciate these Ancient...
Introduction Many monuments have been built since the beginning of Egypt’s civilization ,however, some of the most important monuments are the Pyramids of Giza. There are three different pyramids that help people explore three different Pharaohs: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. These monuments make an important...
Introduction The Hellenistic period brought about a new wave of artistic diversity that transcended all past works. Sculptures made during this time pushed boundaries and took risks. The Hellenistic Terracotta figures had various functions. The figures that will be discussed were all made during the...
Introduction This essay analyzes two readings containing opposite positions about the Neolithic Revolution. In the reading “The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race” by Jared Diamond, he believes that transitioning from hunter-gathering to agriculture was a huge mistake. Diamond argues that hunter-gatherers...
Antony & Cleopatra is a well-known tragic story across the world. It has a great part in the historical culture. All people know the famous couple who loved each other, fought the Romans and ended their story by their suicide. The story is presented by...
Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Formally known as Cleopatra VII Philopator, her beauty and her ‘femme fetale’ role was what made her the historical icon she is. Who was she really though? Was she a good ruler? Was there...
Introduction In my opinion, I believe Cleopatra made a significant impact on Egyptian society that we still know and study today. She revolutionized many aspects of her society, contributed greatly to its development, and was one of the most powerful and significant figures in Ancient...
All through human history we have benefited greatly from the positive effects of the agricultural revolution. We, the human race, would not be where we are today if not for the food surplus brought by this revolution that gave us free time to do other...
Neolithic is a period of prehistory that begins with the appearance of agriculture and the first settlements in the form of a village. It extends between the years 8,000 and 3,000 BC. It is usually called this period as the Neolithic Revolution or Agricultural Revolution...
The Neolithic Revolution, also known as the Agricultural Revolution, marked the emergence of mankind into civilization as humans transitioned from hunter-gatherer communities to more permanent settlements due to agricultural surpluses beginning around 10,000 BCE. This era was a turning point where humanity began to band...
The Neolithic Revolution is called such because it marked the transition from small nomadic hunter gatherer people to larger, more permanent, horticultural settlements. It began approximately 10,000 years ago, people learned to cultivate crops instead of relying solely on nature to provide them with all...
“People settled around the world because of the Neolithic revolution.” I agree to a certain extent with this statement. There are many factors that someone would have to consider with this theory such as the Out Of Africa theory or about Kontiki and Beringia. I...
The Impact of Makeup on Modern Society Makeup has a powerful impact on teenagers and adult women in our generation. Whether it’s on those days when you’re feeling confident and are not embarrassed about anything, or if you are the type of person who can’t...
When thinking about Mesopotamia and Egypt people typically tend to focus on how they are different first before thinking about how they are similar. The difference between both civilizations is what makes them unique and allows them to stand out from each other. Although Mesopotamia...
The advances in agricultural methods and technology were played a major role in the growth of Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt but at the end of it all the evolution of government structures both political and religious that formed the social positioning to reinforce these advances....
Gender and Political Power in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Gender and political power can vary significantly depending on the period of time and culture being examined. These differences can influence the type of art being created. Two cultures that will be examined in this essay...
In both ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia, we can find many similarities and differences between their cultures. The laws of the two varied quite a bit, their literature was relatively similar, and the way women were viewed in their respective societies drastically contrast one another....