The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations was held in London in 1851. Introduction...
History
Looking at companions in medieval times. Pet lovers, gather round. Let’s talk all about pets in the...
Developments during the inter-war period that granted two distinctive roles to cows. Introduction From 1945, Zebu cattle...
The court convened for the first time on February 2, 1790. Introduction The Supreme Court of the United...
In 1789, Congress gained the authority to establish the federal judicial system as a whole. History The Articles...
Federal courts, particularly the Supreme Court, are the final authority on interpreting federal law. Introduction The judicial...
Aristotle’s timeless advice on how to nurture and keep friendships. Introduction While most love songs are inspired...
Melancholy was regarded as one of the four temperaments matching the four humours. Introduction Melancholia or melancholy (from Greek: melaina chole,[1] meaning black bile)[2] is...
Britain was indeed isolated, but far from being “splendid” this was a bad thing. Introduction Splendid isolation is...
The area on which Herod chose to build began as a locale of habitation by the Phoenician...
Abu Zayd is regarded today as perhaps the most famous potter of medieval Iran. Introduction In the...
It recounts the story of the Book of Esther to emphasize its Jewish owners’ identities as both...
Working in a museum can be a dream job for many, but it comes with its unique...
Casinos have been an integral part of entertainment for centuries, offering a unique blend of excitement, social...
Byzantine civilization’s origins are to be found in Constantine’s decision to found a new Roman capital. Introduction...
Questions about the eternal allure of secrecy, and how secret knowledge is transmitted. The Secret History, by...
Eastern influences were visible in the dress of European elites going back to at least the 12th...
The emphasis was on the spiritual or supernatural means of self-protection. Introduction This book is not primarily...
The emphasis on founding explanations for different disasters was always laid on two major issues. Introduction When...
It had high fatalities among populations in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. Introduction The third cholera pandemic (1846–1860)...
It specifically names the types of ghosts who might be causing the trouble, sending them back to...
Nineteenth-century urbanization unleashed the nation’s anarchic spirits. Imagine. Pre-electricity, no moon. It’s late October, and the people...
Halloween parties in the early 19th century were all the rage and closely relate to the ancient...
Political discourse essentially as part of a dialogue, in which rhetoric plays a crucial role. This is...
After Augustus generated renewed interest in religion, he sought to renew the practice of worship. By Steven...
By the time of Augustus there was a long tradition of measuring state power in terms of...
Cyrus’ empire included terrain of all types and climes. Introduction The estimated expanse of the Achaemenid Empire at its...
His treatment of the battle is evocative of the Iliad. It is late afternoon on the day...
The rhetoric of the Persian Wars was central to Alexander’s goal of forging panhellenic unity. Introduction In...
A fossil found in Spain could be from a lost lineage of our species, Homo sapiens. Introduction...