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Ancient Egypt and the Pyramids

were ordered by the ancient pharaohs of Egypt as tombs for preserving their royal bodies. Pyramids were meant to be monuments to t...

History of Amateur Sports

In eight pages this paper examines ancient sports in an historical overview that includes various types, Greek and Roman influence...

Popular Religion Conceptually Defined

In five pages this paper conceptually defines what is meant by popular religion in an historical overview of ancient Greece and We...

Theater Women and Their History

In five pages the role of women in theater is the focus of this historical overview that dates back to ancient times. There are 5...

Ancient Egypt, Its History and People

did happen, as Hatshepsuts rule illustrates (Hillard and Wurtzel 25). A particularly interesting aspect of her rule is the way in ...

The Theatre of Ancient Greece

This 12 page paper gives an overview of the history of the theatre in ancient Greece and the connection with mythology. This paper...

Attitudes towards Slavery in the Old Testament

This paper offers an overview of Old Testament scripture that pertains to how the ancient Israelites regarded slavery and the fun...

Egyptian Pyramids and Religion

This research paper presents an investigation of literature, which indicates the meaning and purpose that the pyramids served wit...

Ancient Greece and Homosexuality

In a paper of five pages, the writer looks at homosexuality in the culture of ancient Greece. Nuanced insights into the topic are ...

Wig and its History

was some gap until the latter part of the Middle Ages. It was not until the sixteenth century that the wig became a generally ac...

Rome's Legacy

terrified of the retribution that followed delinquent taxation, the Roman period was one that reflected a considerably negative le...

Ancient Societies and Women in Sundiata and 'Beowulf'

himself was portrayed as the incarnate of evil, whose ravenous attacks on King Hrothgars subjects were nothing more than examples ...

Ancient Greece and Women's Roles

Artemis, and her hair was cut. For the next several months the bride was taught the domestic duties she would perform for the rest...

Overview of Reflexology

massage is depicted on a wall painting in a tomb in Saqqara, Egypt which dates back to 2330 B.C. In Greece until about AD 200, Del...

History of Humanism

many years, but started to become less open during the dark ages. It was at this time that the Christian church took control. The ...

Ancient Rome and Sales Contracts

Whatever their form, however, they fall into one very specific category of law. Drake (1904) provides clarification of this categ...

Ancient Aztec Courtship and Marriage Ceremonies

said that because someone can invent it, that it does not necessarily mean that it should be invented. From all accounts the Aztec...

Overview of the Isis Religious Cult

of course, was according to legend. However, the legends gained such popularity that in time many came to worship Isis, alone. Tem...

Hawaiian Kingdom's Ali'i Ruling Class

foresight that brought all of the various Hawaiian Islands together. He was to be the last of the great Hawaiian rulers, for after...

Strong Women in Ancient Greek Theatre

the "sheet-anchors," i.e., the weapons that will be their salvation (Aristophanes). Lysistrata gathers together women from all o...

Pilates: Overview

he came up with the series of movements we now know as Pilates" (PilatesPowerSystem.com, 2007). However, that was not the end of i...

WWII: Overview

of anger and frustration, as well as a need to retaliate (History Learning Site, 2007). During this time there was also the Leagu...

Napoleon: A Tyrant?

Only one thing is wrong with the picture of Napoleon described above. Napoleon actually crossed the pass of St. Bernard astride a...

World War II

War and not long after the end of World War I (The History Place, 1996). In relationship to allies Germany quickly aligned itsel...

WWII: Overview

solid foundations for jobs and simple survival. When looking at WWII as a war unto itself there are many factors which pla...

Autism

autism will be noticed. The autistic child has a hard time socially interacting with other people, they have problems with communi...

Overview of Judaism

was David and he is the one held responsible for truly creating the religious and political center of Judaism within Jerusalem (Ro...

An Application Letter for an MS Degree in Technical Communication

understand the significance of graphic design and technical processing as a part of mass media communications. My goal in appl...

Ballet

of her toes), wearing the bell-shaped white tutu that is, for many, the enduring image of the ballet dancer" (Webb, 2006; 41). ...

Texas Railroad Commission

track in Texas and nine railroad companies. Five of these companies were centered in the Houston area, and all but one served a se...