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Did Augustus restore the Roman Republic in 27BC? Julius Caesar is perhaps the most well known in the history of Roman Emperors, yet there is no denying that his reign was filled with controversy, no reason more so than his devious rise to power and his mischievous ways of suppressing the senate. There is no…

Justice vs. Terrorism “The Dark Knight,” a movie directed and produced by Christopher Nolan, depicts the way a system of justice deals with terrorism. If an archetype is defined as a symbol that exists instinctively in the collective consciousness of the human race, the terrorism in Batman The Dark Knight represents an archetype through the…

NOS are guidelines for support staff in schools, outlining their roles and responsibilities, as well as the necessary knowledge and understanding. They are widely used for training and professional development, supporting learning in schools (NAPTA: 2009). Schools find NOS valuable for creating job descriptions, defining roles, and supporting staff development. NOS for supporting teaching and…

W. B. Yeats, a somewhat eclectic poet, explores, throughout his work, a wide range of themes and ideas. He reflects on his nation’s politics, Irish mysticism, the afterlife, love, and his own past. While each set of his poems share many recurring images, however, it is Yeats’ examination and opinions of the gyres of time…

William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, centers on the assassination of Julius Caesar. Interestingly, the one responsible for this act is Marcus Brutus, who is not only a servant but also a close friend to Caesar. One may wonder why someone would kill a person they are so close to. By examining Brutus’…

Robert E. Howard had a powerful interest in the desperadoes of his native southwest. “I could fill a thick volume of such disconnected bits and still not exhaust my chaotic store,” he wrote to H.P. Lovecraft in June 1931. I’ve found that passion expressed again and again in his letters, and used them for material…

The French Revolution marked a time when many French individuals fought against monarchy and religion in order to establish principles of equality and freedom. The struggle resulted in extensive loss of life, leading to a division within the country between revolutionaries and monarchists. Napoleon Bonaparte emerged in France during this era. While initially relatively unknown,…

The Mongols: How Barbaric Were the “Barbarians”? The Mongols were a nomadic, militaristic group that conquered numerous lands and established the Mongolian Empire. Despite their brutal practices and laws, they also brought about positive changes in the territories they conquered. Although their actions may have seemed barbaric, such behavior was likely a means to assert…

CHAPTER I Life Governed by Religion BETWEEN Florence and Rome lies the inviting land of Tuscany. This was in ancient times the home of a civilized people who possessed the art of enjoying life to the full yet at the same time were perpetually conscious of fate, death and change, and showed a strangely submissive…

            The changing role and status of women in history has been a subject of interest to many scholars.  Various traditional societies had clear cut out roles of women which were considered to be distinct from those of men.  A close comparison of such societies reveals some similarities but there exists major differences depending on…