Hits of History and the ArtsAncient Law: Hammurabi's Code and Jewish Law Review of primary sources. The first written laws, Hammurabi's Code and Jewish Law, of two early civilizations, the Babylonian Empire and the first Jewish state, are reviewed in regards to classism, polytheism & monotheism, and the treatment of women. The Diversity of Human Agency The concept of human agency is discussed. Examples of human agency from Classical, Post-Classical and Medieval periods and the twentieth century are given. Flamenco: A Human Experience The history and meaning of Flamenco as an art form and a social construct are discussed. The Healing Power of Poetry Discussion some of the therapeutic uses of poetry in conditions such as Asperger's and autism and as a teaching aid to use with children as well as the benefits of poetry on the mind. The Impact of Geography and Nomadic Contact on Early Civilizations The impact of geographical elements such as rivers, barriers and open terrain are discussed in regards to the security and development of early civilizations. The Jim Crowe Laws History of the Jim Crowe Laws, discriminatory laws directed against black citizens that were developed after the Civil War. Primary Sources: Perspectives from the Age of American Exploration Primary sources from European explorers are discussed in relation to the authors' perspectives. While accounts may be tainted by misconceptions and biased viewpoints there is also value in understanding these as well. Technology: A Chain-Linked Web through History Examples of how technology is linked through history from black powder and the steam engine, railroads and the telegraph, to nuclear physics and the Nuclear Age. The Tones of the Sumerian and Harappan Civilizations Elements of the Sumerian and Harappan cultures are discussed. The tone of each culture affects how the culture develops. Yesterday's Monsters, Today's Fantasies A look at mythical monsters of the post. The purpose of mythological creatures in ancient societies is contrasted with fictional creatures found in modern entertainment. |
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