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Throughout the 13th century world, the Mongols constantly showed displays of continuous violence, drinking, brutality and unfair treatment. They were considered to be savages, and people who lived far beyond what we would know as a “civilized world.” They single handedly became one of, if not the most powerful empires to have existed, building their…

            In the painting by Jose Clemente Orozco, entitled Cortes y Malinche, a white (or Mexican) man and an Indian woman sit on what appears to be a throne while an Indian man lies, presumably dead, at their feet.  There are several elements at work within this painting, the most obvious of which is that…

I could come up with a very long list of qualities and attributes that I would like for my ideal mate to possess. First of all, I would like for him to have a great personality and sense of humor. He should be kind, loyal, honest, loving, sincere, affectionate, and caring. He should also possess…

In his article entitled “Anglos and Mexicans in the Twenty-First Century” by David Montejano states the close relations between Anglo Americans and Chicanos and the lack of segregation and class policy are likely to result in the decline of  United States’ South (Montejano, Sec.3). Such adverse outcomes, as Montejano envisions, will be associated with relatively…

Madonna and Child with Angels and Prophets, an alter piece standing some 12 feet and 7 inches tall, was created around 1280-1290 A. D. for the Church of Santa Trinità in Florence, Italy and is now in the Galleria delgi Uffizi Florence. This iconographical piece was constructed through tempera and gold leaf on wood by…

As you can see above, even the most vilehuman beings acknowledge him. But trying to argue for or against the idea thatGod exists is much more difficult than believing that he exists or evenacknowledging that there is a higher power. Even Charles DarwintheBritish naturalist who developed the theory of evolution and natural selectionin his book…

Religion held a significant position in the ancient Spartan society. Alongside their renowned reputation for being formidable warriors, Spartans were also famous among other Greek city-states for their earnest devotion and deep seriousness towards religion and the deities. Due to their unwavering commitment to religious rituals, they were frequently ridiculed by other Greek states. It…

Euthanasia or mercy killing as we all know it has its own cause and effect. What are the cause of this kind of problem? Well as we all know that pain is the most common reason. Pain because of relationships, pain because of financial problems. Of course suicidal thoughts is one of the reasons for…

Among the countless individuals who have greatly influenced their culture, era, or religious beliefs, John Calvin definitely stands out. From 1509 to 1564, Calvin’s impact was immense. Throughout his lifetime, he dedicated himself to advancing Protestantism. His remarkable contributions are still evident in Christianity to this day. Calvin, a French native, was the second of…

Traditions are very important in my family. We are Mexican, and we celebrate different kinds of traditions. Some traditions are part of our religious heritage like the “Magic Kings Day” and other ones are just habits like having a barbecue almost every Sunday or putting together jigsaw puzzles of 1000 pieces or more. The Magic…