It made possible the creation of the largest government project to describe the territories of the Russian...
History
The material culture of Russia’s historic postal system is mostly buried. By Dr. John RandolphAssociate Professor, HistoryAssociate...
The earliest known writing for record keeping emerged from a system of accounting that used small clay...
There had been calls for reform long before 1832, but without success. Introduction The Representation of the People...
In 1881, Anthony Beranek patented the first voting machine appropriate for use in a general election in...
What was considered dangerous and in need of censoring changed over time. Censorship in Imperial Rome Overview...
The self-policing of publication was already in place well before the advent of printing. Introduction The perceived...
Moral prudishness pushed Thomas Hardy and George Eliot to develop more creative and thoughtful writing practices. Introduction...
There are several Molly Pitcher candidates vying for the title. At first glance, searching for the real...
Women who traveled with the army had to work to be able to stay. A great many...
Non-conformity suggested that one was an “impostor” not predestined to be saved and not belonging in the...
The rational thought of the Enlightenment had a profound effect on religion. The Enlightenment The first Puritans...
It emphasizes subjective intuition over objective empiricism. Introduction Transcendentalism is a philosophical, spiritual, and literary movement that developed...
Starting from Chandragupta Maurya’s court, we have two important texts that mention the need for female bodyguards....
The centuries-old caste-based division of labor has continued to underpin formal arrangements. Introduction The community-based production of...
The power vacuum left by the Mughals in various parts of India was filled by the British...
The period of Ancient Greece can often be known for its mythology, with Gods, Heroes, and Philosophers...
The traditional sources of economic security are assets, labor, family, and charity. Introduction All peoples throughout all...
The Roman economy was largely based on agriculture and mining. Introduction It is evident from what has...
Workers at the Ford Rouge River plant marched for better working conditions, sparking America’s labor movement. By...
These technologies did not start together, either in time or (more importantly) in context. In the Beginning...
In 1947, the first working transistor, the germanium-based point-contact transistor, was invented. Introduction The Information Age (also known as...
Charles Babbage is credited with building the first mechanical computer in the 1820s. By Shambhavi RoyAssistant Software...
Confronting a purveyor of misinformation about the ancient past. Entering the Fray I agreed to discuss archaeology with pseudoarchaeologist...
The essence of the gods could not escape the material sources of their origin. Egypt By Dr....
The skies and the gods were inseparable in Maya culture. Astronomers kept careful track of events. By...
He addresses religious issues and cultural differences frequently throughout his Histories. Introduction Herodotus’ section of his Histories on burial in ancient Egypt (Book...
Folk perceptions of the deceased are part of the oldest Slavic belief system and myths. By Dr....
China has profound cultural heritage, complete institutional system, and rich historical experience. By Dr. Yilong Su, Dr....
Charting remarkable medical discoveries and shifts in practice and policy from ancient China to the mid-20th century....