Colloseum WHAT IMPRESSIONS MIGHT A SPECTATOR IN ROMAN TIMES HAVE REGISTERED ON APPROACHING, ENTERING AND SETTLING DOWN IN THE COLOSSEUM' HOW WOULD STRUCTURAL AND DECORATIVE FEATURES HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS' A Roman citizen on approaching the Colosseum could not have failed to have been in awe of the massive 150 foot elliptical building. He must have felt proud to have suc

Holocaust The Holocaust is a term that is synonymous with genocide, the complete destruction of a sect of people, predominantly Jews in this case, simply for the purpose of ethnic cleansing. This was a dark period in the history of the world that tested the strength, spirit, and solidarity of a people. The Holocaust was marked by extreme physical violence, but it may have been the psyc

Holocaust The Holocaust is a term that is synonymous with genocide. In the Webster Merriam dictionary this term has two meanings; the first is a sacrifice consumed by fire. The second meaning is a thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire. In regards to the historical event known as the Holocaust, the second definition is the most fitting. This def

El Ganador The first World War was a horrible experience for all sides involved. No one was immune to the effects of this global conflict and each country was affected in various ways. However, one area of relative comparison can be noted in the experiences of the French and German soldiers. In gaining a better understanding of the French experience, Wilfred Owen's Dulce et Decorum Est w

Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the first woman to start the women’s rights movement. It all started in London, when she and another fellow American, Lucretia Coffin Mott were attending an abolitionist meeting. Because they were women, they were forced to sit in the back so nobody would see them. When they went back to America, she organize

Elizabethan Social Structure During the Elizabethan time period, there was a hint of foreshadowing. The Elizabethans, much like today, were broken down into social classes. However, the class you were born in is the class you were to remain for the rest of your life. In order to understand the things they had to live with, such as the clothes they wore, the sports they

England and France England and France had many similar economic, social and political structures. Both of these countries were built on territorial expansion and many times both of these countries warred against each other. Due to their proximity, England and France interacted closely with each other, influencing each other’s ways of life. During the early 1600’s both France and Engl

European History Identifications Identifications 1. Friedrich Nietzsche – (1844-199); German philosopher; challenged the belief in progress and the general faith in the rational human mind; believed that Western civilization had lost its creativity and decayed into mediocrity; condemned political democracy and greater social equality 2. Jean Paul Sartre – (1905-1980); French existent

Fall of Roman Empire The fall of the Roman Empire The Roman Empire fell because of political weakness, but this was not the only factor involved. The Roman Empire stood in great power for many decades. Rome was considered the center of civilization for years. Even though it attracted many invaders, the city was well protected by its surrounding walls and powerful army. Some people

Fall of the Roman Empire There were many causes to the fall of the Roman empire. One cause was the army was collapsing. Few people thought the empire was worth serving and fighting for. They had foreign soldiers fighting for them. Training and discipline collapsed. They could not protect themselves and their property. There was also a lack of soldiers. Another cause was that the

Fall of The Roman Empire There are several different reasons to explain the fall of the Roman Empire. The first reason being the wide spread of Christianity; a faith that promoted the idea of a society being run by spiritual leaders as opposed to military leaders, which was the original infrastructure of the Roman Empire. The second reason for the fall of Rome was the loss of one tenth

Fixing Blame for WWI Fixing Blame for World War I As with all international conflicts, there can be no easy answer to questions of blame or guilt. Historians continue to debate the causes of World War I nearly a century after the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand; the event that most agree was the spark which ignited the flames of war. Reaching back to the years before Fer

France Revolution Modern History Sourcebook: Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869): History of the Revolution of 1848 in France Lamartine was a Romantic poet, a member of the provisional government, and a one-time presidential candidate. Here he recounts events in France in 1848. Initial demands were for liberal political reforms. Soon social and economic issues came quickly to the fo

French Revolution What were the goals of the French Revolution produced by the Enlightenment' The Age of Enlightenment in the eighteenth century brought forth a new freedom through an uprising middle class of people. Principle goals of the Enlightenment included freedom of thought, religion, political liberties and governments representative of the people. Over a vast period of ti

Gargantua Francois Rabelais’ Gargantua: A Record of Life in Contemporary 16th Century France Francois Rabelais’ satirical book Gargantua appeared as Europe was experiencing the widespread transition from the late middle ages into the early modern era. During this period of the High Renaissance, a shift in consciousness and values was occurring that was typified by the new movement

Germany The Germany of the past had a low attendance at church. The German’s had placed a tax on all churches. The tax was collected by the state. Catholicism was the dominant religion for most of the 14th to 19th centuries. The Catholics stayed mostly to the south, as the Protestants and Lutherans lived in the north. During the era of World War II, the small population

Germany Germany has more festivals than any other country in Europe. In winter, the main celebration is Christmas. This is celebrated all over the country, with houses and streets decorated. On 5th December, St. Nicholas’ day, it is customary for children to leave their shoe filled with sweets outside their door. There are beer festivals in many parts of the country at the end of summer.

Germany Communications The German Basic Law guarantees the freedom of the press. Germany has high newspaper readership and a well-informed population. In 1998, the country had 398 daily papers, with a total daily circulation of 25.5 million copies. Major daily publications include the Frankfurter Allgemeine, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Die Welt, and the Berlin Tagesspiegel. Der Spiegel and Di

Germany SUBJECT: Recruitment for expansion in Germany I. INTRODUCTION: In preparing for the upcoming staff development/training sessions to recruit successful candidates for the new operation in Germany, I have focused on Germany's social structure. This report will discuss some highlights from their social structure, which have the potential to attract such candidates.

Germany At Fault Germany at Fault The Great War as historians call world war one, was it though' World war one claimed 37, 508, 686 casualties all because of Germany’s greed. When Germany signed the treaty of Versailles, they took full responsibility for their actions and causes during world war one. Germany was at fault for the world war due to corrupt political leaders, attack on Fr

Gladiators The Rise of Gladiatorial Combat Gladiatorial contests (munera gladitoria), hold a central place in our perception of Roman behavior. They were also a big influence on how Romans themselves ordered their lives. Attending the games was one of the practices that went with being a Roman. The Etruscans who introduced this type of contest in the sixth century BC, are credited with

History of an Ancient Greek Soldier When examining any society, one of the most important aspects of its civilization is the education of the youth. Children yearn to please their instructors. Therefore, when all children throughout a society are taught a certain way to live and think, the society itself models these values instilled upon the children. when they grow upNaturally, when

The Greek War of Independence The Greek War of Independence began in 1821. The Greek fighters overtook the Ottomans, who had been in power for hundreds of years, in many parts of the country. In many repeated attempts, the Ottomans, who allied with the Egyptians, tried to gain back control of the cities that were freed, but they could not defeat the Greeks or end the revolution. On Octob

Greek Culture Greek Culture Most Greeks wear Western clothing, although traditional clothing continues to be worn in some rural areas. There are two types of traditional clothing for men: on the mainland men wear a foustanela (skirt), while a type of baggy trousers called a vraka is worn on the Aegean Islands and Crete. The traditional clothing for women consists of a kavadi (a dress

Greek and Roman Romans Did and Greeks Thought Life’s milestones have been passed through generations and to different cultures since the beginning of time. From the start, people have been able to put their minds together to come up with new and easier ways to do daily activities. These brilliant and determined minds brought forth everything from better technology, faster and m

Greek Entertainment Ancient Roman Entertainment The Ancient Romans were a great civilization. Not only did they have vast knowledge, but they had many forms of relaxation. Some forms of entertainment were free so all could enjoy. This would include poor as well as the rich. The theaters were huge,even small theaters were able to seat 7000 people. The theaters would perform day or ni

Greek Gods and Goddeses Greek Gods and Goddesses There were two types of Olympic Gods: Celestial Deities and Earth Deities. The Celestial Deities dwelled on Mount Olympus while the Earth Deities resided on, or under, Earth. There were twelve Olympic Gods; however, because the tales of these gods started out orally, the gods and goddesses classified as Olympians are not totally clea

Henry VIII Henry the VIII reign of England is often overshadowed by his many wives. His 36 years as king of England is characterized by rash and imprudent decisions, and he usually put his personal life over that of England. Henry VIII had interesting life as one of England’s most powerful rulers accompanied with accomplishments and failures that greatly altered England’s history as well

Henry VIII And The Church Of England King Henry VIII and the Church of England King Henry had various problems which included; the influence his seven wives had on the social order, his tyrannical reign of both politics and religion of the period, and his demonizing of the Church of England. It is easy enough for us, looking back; to see that King Henry's struggle to be the strong ma

Hilter World War One ravaged Europe leaving in its aftermath destruction and high tensions between the European nations. These circumstances created a void that gave rise to an opportunity for a leader like Hitler. Adolf Hitler seized that opportunity and he influenced humanity in unspeakable ways. His short rule as a German leader brought about some of the greatest horrors in the histor