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The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world’s first great urban civilizations, existing from 3000 B. C. E to 1500 B. C. E. During their time they have contributed much to the history of the world through their influences on culture, religion, government, social structure, economy and technology. The Indus Valley Civilization was located…

According to Ghassan Ali Moussawi, the Lebanese Gay Community can be characterized as a combination of informal social networks, various establishments like nightclubs, bars, and restaurants, and activism (103). A major aspect of activism within this community is represented by Lebanon’s singular nonprofit organization for the LGBTQ community: Helem. Established in 2004, Helem is an…

The Silk Road trade and the Trans-Saharan trade have effected the civilizations around them with power and the economy by their highly demanded good and the spread of religion, however some of the routes led to the spread of disease. The Silk Roads connected the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire, building a massive road…

Regardless of whether one subscribes to the Technological Determinist or Social Shaping of Technology perspectives, it is evident that technology has a substantial and autonomous impact on society. The power and progress of technology are remarkable, with limitless possibilities constrained only by our imagination. We are currently witnessing a swift evolution of technology, regardless of…

The errors made by the early colonists at Jamestown, which threatened their endurance is the fact that they didn’t crop for themselves, but rely on Indians. During the winter of 1609-10, things could hold been better, yet 500 colonists were hungering from deficiency of reaping. The consequence is that they showed one and merely reliable…

In the time period of 1776 to 1852, slavery was a highly debated topic. Most abolitionists were northerners and most southerners didn’t see anything wrong with slavery because it helped their economy. Different groups felt different views could be split up into the difference over time in religion, abolitionism, and the places where slavery was…

Feelings of patriotism and a sense of pride arose after the War of 1812. As America fought its Second War of Independence, it set itself on a path to industrial power and regained its sense of nationalism. Regional economies in the country lead to differences between the North and the South. The industrial revolution, which…

Introduction             The civilization of European and Chinese origins possessed varying similarities and differences (Joerges, 2005 p.314). Chinese civilization seems to be tied to a brand of highly developed agriculture, which confined itself almost exclusively to the plains and valleys. Mountains are scarcely utilized in Chinese or sinicized lands and remain the realm of different…

            During the ancient times, kingdoms were battling intensely for power. It was necessary before that you expand your kingdom’s territory and capture other lands in which you can utilize their resources for your kingdom’s good. The history of the ancient world presents a list of wars and battles on territories. However, there are certain…

How could ‘ordinary men’ become genocidal killers in the Holocaust? Memories of the Holocaust are littered with acts of such inhumane cruelty and barbarity that they are almost unbelievable, Hermann Patschmann’s memories are no different. “One time the German authorities were short of SS matrons, so they recruited them by force from the factories without…