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The city was first now as Teammates (“Sea Town”) when the first settlements were established from AD 1298-1299. During the 14th century, legend has it that Sang Nail Tama, a Prince from Appealing, was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal which he had never seen before. Taking it to…

The motives for the exploration and colonization of the New World did not differ much from country to country. Though different motivations may have been emphasized more heavily in certain counties, most explorations were spurred by religious reasons, commercial causes, and the desire for expanded power around the globe. The population of Europe resurged during…

They have also at times been informed, as in the past, by the work of philosophers and theologians. Hence, this review will cite contributions from these areas, as appropriate. IN If the historical approach has dominated the scholarship, we may well ask more specifically about the nature of that approach. To do so is to…

Steven Sachs, a probation officer since 1978, defines a gang as “a structured, cohesive group of individuals, usually between the ages of eleven and twenty-five, who generally operate under some form of leadership while claiming a territory or turf” (Sachs XV). Gangs display specific characteristics such as distinct clothing, use of special street names, language,…

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Nobel Prize in Literature laureate of 1982 for his work One Hundred Years of Solitude, demonstrates his remarkable ability to blend reality and fantasy, ordinary and extraordinary aspects. Through his acceptance speech, Marquez explores Latin America, his personal background, and the fundamental nature of humanity. Marquez’s speech focuses on the challenges…

With The ImaginatioA historian must combine the rigor of a scientist with the imagination of the artist. To what extend, then, can the historian be confident about his or her conclusions?History has always been a subject that is looked upon by many as a very controversial and biased one. In History people can have disagreements….

Below is a quick review guide for the upcoming unit test. This review guide is intended to provide an overview of general topics that may be on the test. However, all items below may not appear on your version of the test. At the same time, certain items on the test may not be directly…

Abstract This paper discusses the significant contributions made by people who lived during three important periods in history: the Mycenaean, Hellenic, and Hellenistic civilizations. The essay will provide details about the geographic area in which each civilization was established, prominent figures of that time period, and their major achievements. The main points and sub-points for…

The History of the Electric Guitar The desire to increase the sound of the guitar existed long before the development of electrical amplifiers and speakers. Musical performances in the 19th century were characterized by ever-larger concert settings and ensembles. Musicians needed louder and more powerful instruments, which became possible by using new materials and designs….

Introduction Theory and practice are actually two interconnected and interdependent elements in archaeology. Even an excavation, which is thought to be the simplest or the least theoretical activity, includes theory. This is so, because every practical step in an excavation is taken by asking several research questions and making decisions in advance. These questions and…