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Mark 16:1-8 “The Resurrection of Jesus”

Introduction to Biblical Studies
Dec. 1, 2013
Introduction
This paper will examine the interpretation and application of the book of Mark 16:1-8: The Resurrection of Jesus. The author of Mark 16:1-8 intended to explain and store faith and
belief in the rising of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus sent a message of hope and power
in the holy lands.
The resurrection of Jesus as recorded in the book of Mark sets the humiliation, conquer and unfairness of the crucifixion and the death of Christ. It shows the glory, victory and the justice found in the kingdom of God. Readers ...

The Qin emperor, Shihuangdi, was perhaps the most prominent emperor throughout the Chinese history. Ying Zheng invented the title Shi Huang Di, which means ‘first emperor’, because he believed that he was superior, compared to the kings of other states of China. During his reign, he unified Chinese policies and culture through standardization of written language and bureaucracy. Furthermore, he aspired to live forever and rule eternally. Some scientists believed that Huang Di was obsessed with the idea of immortality that was why he had done peculiar things in search for an eternal life (Shank, 2009).
Shi Huang Di ...

Introduction

King Tutankhamun also known as King Tut or Tutankhamen was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled between the period of 1336 and 1327 BC. He is believed to the 12th ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egyptian history (Carter and Romer 2008). His precious mummy discovered in 1922, in the Valley of Kings by Howard Carter and George Herbert first brought king Tutankhamun to light.. It is the discovery of Tutankhamun’s mummy that first made Tutankhamun and his lineage a subject of public interest worldwide. A lot of facts have been uncovered about him ever since, and all these ...

King Tutankhamun also known as King Tut was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled between the period of 1334 and 1325 BC. He is believed to the 12th ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egyptian history. His precious mummy discovered in 1922 in the Valley of Kings by Howard Carter and George Herbert first brought king Tutankhamun to light. His tomb filling with treasures gathered curiosity from all over the world. Before Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun’s mummy, nothing was known about him. It is the discovery of Tutankhamun’s mummy that first made Tutankhamun and his lineage a ...

Three of the most widespread religions in the world – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – claim to share one of the most controversial and coveted places in the world – the spot currently occupied by the Muslim Dome of the Rock, formerly (allegedly) occupied by the Temple of Solomon. Because of this controversy (among other reasons), the Israelis and Palestinians have argued over the right to “own” that territory, ever since the creation of the Israeli state. Several theories have arisen as to the reasons why this place is so revered – and so debated. One of these reasons has been the fact ...

Haniwa Horse

Description of the historical work in Ceramic Media
Haniwa Horse encompasses a small horse hollow terracotta statue placed in aristocratic graves during the Kofun period in ancient Japan (Haniwa uma 43). Haniwa is Japanese word that means circle of clay to refer to the unglazed red clay cylinders put around the burial mounds. Haniwa horse supports the ground on the imperial burial mound to provide stability and support the roof of the tomb.
The artisans of the Kofun era were the first to design the Haniwa Horse during Japan’s Iron Age. The Kofun means an old tomb that ...

Introduction

The pyramids of Egypt are undeniably full of mysteries, especially regarding how they were managed to be built. However, it seems easier to focus on the number of pyramids, instead of their architecture or engineering, because of the existence of historical texts and archaeological data found within these pyramids that could explain their purpose (Rawlison & Gilman 59-67).
Most historians and scientists agree that the pyramids were made as a monument for a deceased pharaoh. The pyramids would serve as the ruler’s palace in the afterlife, so they were made with highly decorated rooms and passages filled with worldly ...

There are a small number of extremely significant archaeological discoveries that were made by chance without scientists’ intentional efforts and search. Among such exceptional finding are the Rosetta Stone, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Terracotta Army, which is situated in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Qinshihuang. The significance of the latter has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1987 by way of being inscribed in the World Heritage List as one of the World Heritage Sites to be specifically preserved and safeguarded by the Chinese government, a home for ...

(Name of Professor)
China was one of the most triumphant of the earliest civilizations. The Chinese today can brag that their civilization has the longest history recorded. The Chinese conquered the eastern part of the Asian land and extended independently from Europeans and Asians from the Middle East.
Giles, Herbert. Religions of Ancient China. London: Constable and Company Ltd, 1906: P. 46 Print. The Shang Dynasty came to power in the Huang He River Valley sometime between 1750 B.C.E. and 1500 B.C.E. The Shang were farmers. Their most significant crop was millet, which is a type of grain. However, ...

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Petra in Jordan – a city of dreams

Abstract
Petra is a historical and archaeologicalcity which is located in the Ma’an region of Jordan. It is famous for its original and unique rock cut architecture and its water conduit system. Petra is also known as the Rose City due to the beautiful and original colour of its stone which is carved and hewn out of the rock.
This paper examines the historical aspect of the city in the ...

Peace that people enjoy nowadays uninterrupted is, of course, not a new phenomenon. However, what is interesting is that the humanity has lived only several hundred years without warring for whatever reason could bring large armies face-to-face in a lethal confrontation for questionable reasons. Besides soldiers, the brute force of conflicts, the main tools of war have always been weapons indicating the state of technological advancement of nations, being the litmus paper and the benchmarks of progress. Thousands years ago, there was no such concept as a long-lasting peace, and the weaponry was a lot more different than it ...

The Beginning of the Geometric Period continuing onto the Hellenistic Period, Greek art has continuously created an enormous number of potteries, which have been handed down as heirloom. During the Archaic Period, when the art of pottery flourished, adventurous Greek mythology provided the basis of inspiration for many artists. Stories of gods and heroes, wars and feasts were the main topics of the world. During this period, trade and commerce in Greece made even further advancements and actively sought out the expansion of colonies. As a result, they came into contact with Etruria, an area of Italy, in which ...

The Differences among Gospels Scholars call Mathew, Mark, and Luke synoptic gospels because these books present the reader with a biography of Jesus from an almost same narrative with close perceptions on Jesus life and ministry. Luke starts by dedicating the gospel of Luke to Theophilus by stating that he will record the life and ministry of Jesus (Ehrman 112). As I read the book of Luke I keep asking myself the validity of Luke. He was not present during Jesus birth but he narrates the story of Jesus explicitly. He even ties a connection between Jesus and John ...

Abstract:

Petra is a historical and archaeological city which is located in the Ma’an region of Jordan. It is famous for its original and unique rock cut architecture and its water conduit system. Petra is also known as the Rose City due to the beautiful and original colour of its stone which is carved and hewn out of the rock.
This paper examines the historical aspect of the city in the context of the architectural prowess of those who built it. There is also an examination of how the city was built on a theoretical level as well as ...

Introduction

On the territory of a country, which is now called the Arab Republic of Egypt, in ancient times one of the most powerful and mysterious civilizations, which for centuries and millennia like a magnet attracted the attention of contemporaries, emerged. At a time, when the era of primitive Stone Age hunters dominated in Europe and America, the ancient Egyptian engineers were constructing irrigation facilities along the River Nile, the ancient Egyptian mathematics were calculating square base and the angle of slope of the Great Pyramids, the ancient Egyptian architects were building grand temples, which greatness cannot be diminished by ...

Funeral Customs & Services in China

Funerary customs in China tend to be quite intricate and tend to vary greatly from one region to another. According to Chinese traditions, it has been considered crucial to bury the dead ("Chinese funeral customs,"). The traditional ideas about burial were rejected by the Communists. Cremation became the rule in the large cities in China, while burial was only practiced in the countryside (Greg & Aidan, 1993:360). The Communists regard coffins as a waste of wood and graves as a waste of good farm land. Till today, burying the dead is discouraged by the Chinese government ("The impact of,"). There ...

The Terracotta Army is the group of sculptures that were made showing the armies of the first emperor of china-Qin Shi Huang. This art was done and buried with the emperor between 210 and 209 BC to give him subjects and for his protection in death. The figures were discovered in 1974 by local farmers drilling for water in Linton District, east of Xi’an in Shaanxi province near the first Qin Emperor’s mausoleum and are dating from 3rd Century BC.
The figures are of different heights in accordance with their roles in the army with the generals ...

The common element in Kongo burial practices is the relationship of the living to their ancestors and recently deceased relatives. An ancient, syncretic religion, its absorption of Catholic influences and elements of various African traditions enhanced the tendency of idiosyncratic belief systems to develop among the individual villages. This diffusion of belief and practice facilitated the spread of a diverse and versatile religion from Africa to the New World where it has exhibited remarkable coherence in the expression of burial practices. The trans-Atlantic slave trade strengthened the emotional need to connect with the past, not only with one’s ...

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‘Subject’
Thinking Critically with Drama- Antigone
Antigone is a tragic play written by Sophocles in or before 441 BCE. Although it is the last of the Oedipus trilogy, Antigone was written first and bagged the first prize at the Dionysia festival. The play deals with a female protagonist who acts against the order of the king, and in the process meets her untimely death. The conflicts between the two main characters Creon and Antigone, is a powerful human struggle, which is still relevant as it was during that day. It is a struggle of an individual against the establishment. ...

The Taj Mahal is a white Marble Mausoleum which is found in Agra district in Utah Pradesh, India. Its construction started in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD during the Mughal dynasty. Additional structures namely the Mosque, guest house, main gateway on the south, courtyard and its cloisters were later added and completed in 1653 AD.
Taj Mahal takes up a style combining the elements from Persian, Islamic and Ottoman Turkish as well as Indian Architectural styles. The Mughal building (Progenitor of the Mughal dynasty) and Timurid (the tomb of Timur) buildings’ set precedence for the construction of ...

Introduction

The novel “Dracula” narrates how he attempted to shift to England from Transylvania in the midst of a tussle between him and a group of men and women. In the context of the novel, several scenes define thematic expressions that reflect the current world and it moral values and culture. Dracula’s character is one of the major trends in the current times where people have adopted supernatural beliefs and differentiated themselves from other human beings. Sucking of human blood, magical appearance of Dracula in several places is sign of how the world has evolved to accommodate such categories ...

Ismene and Antigone are different in many aspects. Ismene is beautiful while Antigone is plain. Antigone is brave while Ismene is timid. The most important difference lies in Antigone’s willingness to change and Ismene’s wish that she can live thorough without making changes. This difference is so evident in their behaviors toward the burial of Polyneices. Antigone is willing to do anything for her brother to be buried. However, Ismene just worries about her sister. These differences in behaviors continues. Ismene accepts Creon’s demands, but Antigone taking risks. For example, Antigone even sacrifices her life to ...

The concept of an ‘ideal woman’ is one which has changed over time, in many different ways. Such differences can be understood by examining how women have been portrayed positively in the media. Mary Poppins and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider are good examples of varying portrayals of women and, as these two films were made forty years apart, they serve well in demonstrating how the trends have changed.

In 1964, a film adaptation was made of the book, Mary Poppins. The story is set in 1910 and depicts a woman with subtle magical powers who arrives at a London ...

The Differences between Sunni and Shia

Introduction
Islam is a religion of Muslims promulgated in Arabia by the prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) in the seventh century C.E. A person can convert Islam by saying Shahada – There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. These words contain the core meaning of Islam. Islam was born through properthood of Muhammad (S.A.W.) and the Holy Quran is the book of Islam. The Quran contains 114 chapters and it was built up with the revealing of Muhammad (S.A.W.). Islam can be divided into three periods: the time before Islam – “The Time of Ingratitude” or “al-jahiliah” when people ...

English

“Poetry is a literary genre that although may sometimes be difficult to grasp, when taken the time to analyze and understand, is able to lead the reader through endless paths of enlightenment. Poetry is derived from the Greek word poiesis means "making". Poetry is a form of literary art which uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings or emotions if the individual.
History of poetry is long and dates back to the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh .Early poems were evolved from folk songs such as the Chinese Shijing, or from a need to retell oral epics, ...

The Prophet’s Mosque

Two categories describe the distinctive visual elements of Islamic art/architecture as decorated surface and structural shape. Understanding these characteristics of Islamic art/architecture proves a historical journey of the second holy mosque built next to the Prophet Muhammad’s home in Medinah in the 5th century 622 C.E. (Araffin 2005). The evolution of mosques from the humble rendering of the first erected with the Prophet’s own hands to the geometric patterned, repetitive designed, and calligraphy domed places of prayer and worship found in the Islamic world today is a testament to the faith in God of all Muslims globally. ...

Discussing the Great Sphinx of Egypt

ABSTRACT
The Sphinx is one of the most famous images of the Ancient World. However, despite its immense, stone image, the Sphinx has and remains a great mystery to layman and experts from many different fields. There is continuing research hoping to determine the true origins, age, image, and purpose of the Sphinx. It is likely much older than previously thought and therefore not built when it had traditionally thought to have built. There are theories that work to explain the Sphinx. However, the only thing that we can be absolutely certain of is that the Sphinx is a ...

Taj mahal, a monument defying words has been attracting a lot many visitors since the time immemorial. The shining white monument has been a centre of attraction gathering lot of praises for its spell binding gorgeousness from all around the world. The number of visitors to Taj Mahal has consistently been increasing with the data revealing about 2 to 4 million people visiting Taj Mahal each year. Taj Mahal grabbing a huge appreciation from each corner is now the one of the most loved monuments of the world. So far it’s too good! The facts portray a totally ...

Art of India

The earliest examples of Indian sculptural art developed in the Indus Valley. Many small-sized sculptures made of clay and metal have been found that date from 3200 to 2000 BC. Most of the sculptures represented figures of humans and animals. Numerous objects were discovered that included engraving with writing soapstone termed seals. Seals were considered as a currency of that time or as an item of the personal identifications.
A set of bronze animal sculptures of a buffalo, a rhinoceros, an elephant and a bull were found near Bombay; the animal sculptures were dated by archaeologists from approximately 1300 ...

Compare and Contrast the self-portraits of Rembrandt van Rijn and Cindy Sherman. What do each of these artists understand the self-portrait to reveal about themselves?Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was the most prominent Dutch painter of all times and one of the greatest painters in the history of art. He made over a hundred self-portraits in different techniques. His life was very exciting which can be seen from his artwork. Some of his self-portraits are clear, sometimes less clear, dreamy and ethereal and his final self-portraits are realistic with gray hair and sorrow on his face. However, what all of ...

Introduction

The first work of art is a play, Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare. Many experts believe it have been written between 1591 and 1595. However, this play was first published in 1597 in a quarto version. It was first performed in a theatre in London.
The idea behind Romeo and Juliet is to depict the ill effects of family rivalry on the innocent children of these families who find themselves victims of circumstance. It is a tale of two young people from two wealthy families in London falling hopelessly in love with each other oblivious of the ...

Introduction

As described by Dunn (n.d.) in his article “A Short Introduction to The Pyramids of Egypt”, the well known pyramids at Giza in Egypt have been one of the most famous man-made objects for many centuries. Although they are just a few (eight in total) of more than a hundred pyramids that were built in Egypt. Most experts agree that they were built as tombs for their kings and queens, but possibly also were connected with the worship of Ra (or Re) their sun god. That idea apparently stems from the resemblance of the pyramid shape to a mound ( ...

Ex. Lara Croft

Interpretation: gender roles and setting negative example for children
- Sex in video games leads to the erosion of culture

Ex. Pornographic and over sexualized characters such as Bayonetta and Lara croft

Interpretation: social and cultural expectations of women are negatively impacted
- Gender inequality

Ex: Most developers are men, “tropes”

Interpretation: women represented as an inferior character
- Violence in video games

Ex: Call of Duty, Tomb Raiders, Grand Theft Auto

Interpretation: violence focused on women
- Damsel in distress

Ex: women as prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto

Interpretation: Women needs rescue, subject to sexual violence, submissive role
- Recommendation

Governmenment laws and policies

The campaign of NGO and feminists
Parental guidance
Design of the games based on society’s expectation
Representation of women in video games.
Introduction.
Representation of women in video games is unacceptable in ...

Part 1.

Selected Ancient Art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gallery, New York City
Part 2.
The two selected artworks predates from the early civilizations tracing back to the time of pharaohs in Egypt and Assyrian Empire. Figure 1 is called the Orthostat relief: lion-hunter scene from 9th century B.C Syria while Figure 2 is a stone piece from the South wall of the Tomb Chapel of Raemkai from 2446-2389 B.C Egypt. Both artworks are part of the collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Ancient Art in New York City. Figure 1 depicts a hunt scene together with a lion, ...

The Marble Masterpiece
The Marble Masterpiece
Introduction
What is it which draws in millions of tourists annually from the developed countries of West to India? It is the rich cultural and historical heritage encompassed within the borders of this yet developing country. The multitude of magnificent temples, mosques, mausoleums, forts and minarets which speak of a great history and impeccable architecture draw maximum number of curious tourists from all over the world to India. And one monument surmounts every other specimen of ancient art and architecture in the world- the Taj Mahal. It is a white marble mausoleum built ...

1. Introduction

This essay discusses four “landmarks” of Ancient Egypt. As described in the Introduction to David Silverman’s Ancient Egypt (1997), “this land of the past has thousands of familiar visual cues that make it spring to life with a coherent character unequalled by any other civilization of antiquity, yet its full depth and breadth still remain to be discovered.” The time period covered here is from circa 3000 B.C. to 1000 B.C. – a period which included no less than 20 Egyptian Dynasties and saw most of the now famous architectural structures like the pyramids and temples constructed. ...

What are the characteristics of Ancient Egyptian art? Why did they use a very recognizable style that lasted for hundreds of years? Discuss three examples of Egyptian art and describe them stylistically using artistic terms that relate to them. Define the terms. Include the title, the patron, the location, and the artist if there is one given.

Ancient Egyptian artworks are today displayed in the most famous museums all over the world. The art of ancient Egypt -at least aesthetically- pleases the modern eye, while its uniformity makes Egyptian artworks among the most recognizable of world art. However, the ...

Egypt is a country well-known for its rich history and fascinating mythology. Its iconic imagery of the pyramids, the pharaoh’s tombs and the Nile is among some of the most renowned in the world. The Ancient Egyptians were a masterful and mysterious race – to do this, it is unknown how they built such mammoth examples of their architecture without the use of modern technology – cranes and the like. Some have concluded that it was, in fact, aliens who built the pyramids but in all likelihood, the work was carried out by slaves who would have ...

The Black Death

Introduction

The Black Death stands out as one of the most destructive pandemics to occur in human history that claimed many lives in Europe between 1348 and 1350. The underlying cause of the pandemic has been a controversial subject, characterized with different perspectives concerning the explanation for its cause. The first reports of the Black Death were in Europe during the summer of 1346 and this occurred in the town of Caffe in the Crimea. The city of Caffa was under siege by the Tartars who would launch corpses infected with the ...

First Tomb Rider was created in 1993. According to some sources only a fear of lawsuit gave character a female sex. Initially Lara was conceived as Indiana Jones’s analogue. For the next 20 years the main character Lara Croft changed a lot. She got new wardrobe, techniques, personal traits and background events. In 2013 cartoon-looking character changed into a "real woman" with realistic body proportions. However, Lara became a strong role model even with exaggerated breasts. She represents strong, clever and independent woman, which didn’t loose sexuality. That was really new image of female character for that ...

Letters, in the past, do more than just share a message. These written words often carry the being along with the message; as if presenting one’s self to the one for whom the message is intended to be given. In this activity, a letter from Helen Keller dedicated to those who might like to donate for the cause of helping out deaf-and-blind individuals like herself shall be given particular attention to. Determining the response to the questions, what does this letter tell about Helen Keller? What result could a letter like this specifically bring about in relation to ...

Bianzhong is an ancient Chinese musical instrument that consists of a set of bronze bells that are played melodically. The set of bells used to function as polyphonic musical instruments and evidence shows that some of these bells have been dated between two thousand to three thousand six hundred years of age. These set of bronze bells used to be hung in a wooden frame that would be struck with a mallet (Ye et al, 98). The bronze bells were important instruments in China’s ritual and court music in the ancient times along with the chimes known as “ ...

There is a thin line between personal freedom of choice and the moral inclination of an individual. The choice chosen draws guidance from one’s own personal beliefs and morals. As such, there is conflict at times between what one is free to do and what their morals enable them to do. At times, whatever is to be done is legal and one is free to do them but their own morals come into conflict and stop them from the undertaking. As such, this paper will clearly discuss the concepts of freedom of options versus personal morals. An analysis ...

Medieval period was characterized by the advancement in technology in part of agriculture and technology through various innovations. This advancement led to the flourish of trade and settlement in villages and cities. It also brought war since the advancement of weapons gave kings the urge to expand their territory. It also marked the end of Roman Empire and establishment of Christian kingship in various parts of Europe. Moreover, it marked the beginning of Islamic empire in northern Africa and Asia. Therefore, the main purpose of the Christian kingdoms was to stop the spread of the Islamic empire in Europe. ...

If you believe the archaeologists and historians, art itself emerged in the Upper Paleolithic. In those days, a woman was the personification of the continuation of life and fertility - hence hypertrophy secondary sexual characteristics of Paleolithic Venuses. Ancient "Venus" - are usually small figurines from mammoth ivory, antler, stone, clay and ash. Sculptures made of clay mixtures are the most ancient examples of ceramics. Primitive female figures, being very far from real resemblance to nature (a statement of this fact are some rock paintings depicting women muscular and mobile), they suggest that primitive sculptors created image of the ...

Iranian civilization history

For the first time in history in the 13th century a phenomenon arose in central Asia of a virtual world war due to the fury of the Mongolians. The existence of new tormentors amidst them was something the Euro/Asiatic land masses did not expect as the Mongol tribe unleashed their fury on them.
The few works of art that have lived to give an impression of how the invaders looked like being just two objects that show similar images but different cultures of the Mongol conquerors: The furthest point to the west that the Mongols reached which in recent ...

“Annabel Lee” is a sad and spooky poem that deals with the death of a beautiful young woman, which is not surprising, since that happens to be one of Edgar Allan Poe’s favorite subjects. The poem is about a beautiful memory that is also painful at the same time. Poe is recalling his memory Annabel Lee, who is his long-lost love, who meant more than just some teenage crush to him. Despite being children at the time, the two were madly and serious in love with each other. Their love was so strong that it was noticed even ...

Introduction to dance as a form of art

Dance is not just an art. It is not limited to a group of people who have been trained in the art and only they are eligible to perform. Dance is universal; it is the ultimate form of expression that anyone can undertake. People can randomly break into a small dance to express that they are happy and overjoyed. In a similar manner, one can use dance as a form to express anger, sadness, love or any of the other emotions. Dance is the only form of art that can be performed by any person who chooses to do ...

Intentional Disintegration or Disjointedness in Modernist Poems

Modernist poems and literature often use disjointed information and views aimed at developing the reader’s curiosity. The idea of dense intellectual and intentionally difficult to comprehend scripts are based on the concept that authors of the poems have wide research and knowledge hence they design their work in a manner that they convey diverse ideas. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock is one of the modernist poems with a lot of disjointed and disintegrated information. The final image of the “Sunday Morning” provides a summary that sheds light on the poet’s arguments. The paper analyzes the ...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

The Mystery: How Was the Pyramids of Giza Constructed?
There hasn’t been any information found as to how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids of Giza. Many of the stones used to build the pyramids weigh several tons. In today’s society, machines are used to move heavy loads. Not only has the movement of these massive stones but the precision in which these pyramids were built baffled scientists for centuries. Theories as to how these pyramids were built range from slave labor to the help of ancient astronauts.

Theories of how the pyramids of Giza were built

The first theory is one of the earliest theories ...

Arabian Knight is used as a title by trio fictitious characters that appear in the comic books printed by Marvel Comics. Each of the trio is a superhero originating from Saudi Arabia.
In the thirteenth century, Qamar Abdul’s desert nomad antecedent was selected by magicians from the East in order to fight Magog and Gog. These are demons that are mustered up by Nephut-Sha, a sorcerer from Egypt. Following a lengthy conflict, the nomad enclosed the demons inside a mountain grave where he lost his magical arms. In present times, Qamar, as he was guiding Hassan Kareem, an ...

Etruscans held their dead in very high regard. The tombs of the Etruscan’s reflect their obsession with ornamentation and the reverence of the dead. By looking at the tombs of the past we can gain a better understanding of the culture as a whole.
Often tombs were filled to the brim with a wide variety of both decorative and sacred objects. Large statues of animals often graced the door ways meant as guardians for the tombs. Ceramic vases and pottery was often used to hold the ashes of the dead or to serve as decorative elements. This indicates ...

Introduction

Yale University is among the most reputable institutions of higher learning in the United States and the world over. The institution is known to have produced some of the best minds in various professions. However, the institution is also known to have some secret societies and organizations. There have been different opinions over the issue of secret organizations in learning institutions. Some people argue that these societies derail students from the main purpose of going to learn. Others believe these societies are breeding grounds for future leaders. The secret societies in Yale date back decades back. It is believed ...

Assignment 1.

It is difficult to image how primitive mind of the Palaeolithic people might have worked, but I think that even in the animalistic, tribal community, Palaeolithic people were already distinct from the rest of the animal world. I think they created cave art, not for its beauty, but rather as means of communication. In this context, they might have wanted to send a message to other tribes or use images as means of teaching their younger generation. Especially, since images depicted the vital animals of everyday hunting. So, it could have been more useful to show images of the ...

Introduction

Archeology has helped scholars to reconstruct the story of the Bible from its utopist genesis to epic battles and struggles of the patriarchs of Israel. Archeologists have found evidence of the kingdoms, kings, temples and the people of Biblical times. Archeological excavations have corroborated some biblical events, contradicted others while entirely dismissing the occurrence of others because of the absence of archeological evidence and logical proof (Finkelstein & Silberman 15). This paper will examine the existing archeological evidence in relation to the biblical accounts of the Exodus and the life of Jesus in Early Rome. The paper will analyze two ...

Assignment 1.

It is difficult to image how primitive mind of the Palaeolithic people might have worked, but I think that even in the animalistic, tribal community, Palaeolithic people were already distinct from the rest of the animal world. I think they created cave art, not for its beauty, but rather as means of communication. In this context, they might have wanted to send a message to other tribes or use images as means of teaching their younger generation. Especially, since images depicted the vital animals of everyday hunting. So, it could have been more useful to show images of the ...

Biography is a systematic account of someone’s life history which is written down in a book. Biographies present various important aspects in a person’s life. Some of these aspects may include tangible evidences about his experience in life and the circumstances he went through. Biographies are normally non-fiction stories about an individual written in a book. It may contain information such as place of birth, work experience, relationships and death in a systematical order. In the New Testament Gospel books, the dominant story is all about the life of Jesus. The gospels give a clear picture of ...

In William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” the town serves not only as the narrator but also as a character in its own right, indeed the only other major character besides Miss Emily. Sometimes it is referred to as ‘they’, ‘we’ or the ‘people’, but is not linked to any particular time or generation. At no time does Emily speak for herself but only through the eyes of this community-narrator, except for one scene which was never included in the published version of the story. Therefore Emily is seen only through the thoughts, feelings, memories and reflections of ...

This is an example of a likely Thebes coffin used in Egypt at around 1000-968 BC (Sturdwick, 1999). This type of coffin was used for the relatively rich people, and one coffin would be used to bury several people in succession. Wood was the main material used to make the coffin, although additional decorations would be added, together with a yellow varnish. These decorations were placed in a white background to help them stand out. The major theme contained in the inscription was the deceased making offerings to the various deities of the time. Thebes’s coffins that were ...

Article Review: "The Crimean Campaign"

In "The Crimean Campaign: Official Exposition of the Policy of the War," the authors of The New York Times presented an account of the events leading up to the Crimean War, as well as the policies that informed the way in which it was run. The authors create an account of an editorial on the Crimean War created by the Moniteur, a French publication, which is considered to be an authority on the French perspective on the Crimean War. As the French were undoubtedly part of the Allied forces fighting against the Russian invasion of the Ottoman Empire, their ...