For decades, women’s contributions to silent movies were mostly ignored. Motion pictures began in the East in the 1890s, then settled in Southern California around 1910 where the sunny climate was perfect for filming. In these early years, across this country, in tiny towns and big cities, thousands of young women sat in darkened theaters,[…]
The accession of Henry VII as the first Tudor king is generally considered the end of the Middle Ages in England. Originally published by Newberry Digital Collections for the Classroom, 08.29.2017, Newberry Library, republished with permission for educational, non-commercial purposes. Introduction The Tudor age spans 118 years and the reigns of five monarchs. The first[…]
The Guptas were ambitious rulers and by the end of the fourth century claimed dominance over a vast swathe of northern India. By Dr. Arathi MenonHistorian of Art and Architecture Introduction During the Gupta period (c. 320 – 647 C.E., named for the Gupta dynasty) there were tremendous advances in poetry, prose, and drama as[…]
It is believed that King Janak, ruler of Mithila Kingdom in the 8th or 7th century BCE, asked that these paintings be developed for a wedding. By Chandra Shamsher Bahadur Singh Introduction Mithila, a region in the state of Bihar, northern India (and also stretching into Nepal), has an important tradition of knowledge in the form of[…]
Ancient Egypt was in many ways as intriguing and distant to the ancient Romans as ancient Rome is for us today. Introduction The Eternal City of Rome is one of the places in the world with the most historical sites to visit. The list of ancient ruins, museums, churches, and other historical landmarks makes the city an[…]
Banquets were likely used as an opportunity for rulers to spread a little happiness amongst those they governed. Introduction The Etruscans, who flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BCE, were noted in antiquity for their sumptuous banquets, drinking parties, and general easy-living. Although such pleasures were probably restricted to the wealthy[…]
As a high school golfer, have you been looking forward to working in the golf industry? There are lots of college options that can drive up your career in the golf industry. A wrong belief most high school golfers have is that becoming a professional golfer is the only career path in the industry. In[…]