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Sumerian Babylonian Cultures and Western Civilization

In seven pages the ways in which Western Civilization can contribute to a greater understanding of the ancient culture of Sumer an...

Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Their Lasting Contributions to Civilization

In ten pages this paper examines the ancient Greeks and Romans in terms of their enduring contributions to Western civilization ar...

Civilization of Ancient Cyprus

In ten pages the island of Cyprus is examined in terms of its ancient culture and civilization. Twelve sources are cited in the b...

Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian Civilizations

In nine pages this paper compares how the 'cradle of civilization' was represented by the ancient cultures of Egypt and Mesopotami...

Ancient Rome and Its Culture

In ten pages this paper considers ancient Rome, Julius Caesar's leadership, and what this past culture can reveal about contempora...

Mycenaean and Hittite Religious Cultures

In ten pages these two ancient cultures and their religious practices are contrasted and compared in terms of differences and simi...

Comparative Analysis of Art Sculptures

In five pages a comparative analysis of two sculptures from different cultures and time periods are examined with the ancient Gree...

Exodus, 'The Aeneid,' and 'The Odyssey'

In five pages this paper examines the connection between divine will and cultures in a comparative analysis of these ancient works...

Attitudes towards Slavery in the Old Testament

This paper offers an overview of Old Testament scripture that pertains to how the ancient Israelites regarded slavery and the fun...

NDEs and Religious Ministers

Near-death experiences (NDE) have been reported since ancient times. Even Plato reported one. In recent decades, there have been t...

Pericles' Funeral Oration

In an essay consisting of five pages the comment that city is the best teacher of man by ancient Greek poet Simonides is examined ...

Upper and Lower Egypt in Ancient Times

king, Menes; from this point forward, thirty dynasties would continue this arrangement of unification. One of the critical factor...

An Overview of the Civilization of Ancient Egypt

the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and the sphinx, a two-hundred and forty foot long statue with the body of a lion and a head of a man...

Examining Ancient Civilizations

extant of the distinctive grey geometric ware produced in Crete during this period. Towards...

Civilizations of Ancient Times

extant of the distinctive grey geometric ware produced in Crete during this period. Towards...

Comparative Analysis of Ancient Art Woman or Goddess with Snakes and Eannatum, Prince of Lagash

This report contrasts and compares the art from the ancient Minoan culture and Sumer in five pages. Six sources are cited in the ...

MYTHOLOGY AND HUMAN HARDSHIP

no lack of literature about how gods and goddesses (goddesses, especially) are linked with death. The Greeks - Artemis, Niobe, Fer...

Mulan, Within the Context of Early Chinese Poetry

Allen 6). This poem clearly indicates the focus of cultural focus on women that stresses their role in terms of sexual desire an...

Ancient Egypt: A Day in the Life

jobs a man can get that doesnt require him to toil long hours in the hot Egyptian sun. You might even say I have it made! Entry 2...

The Benin Empire

boxes and finger harps. Intricate jewelry, ritual items, masks and bronze work of all kinds were its main trade. Business/...

Narrative of David and Goliath

his victories against large predators to his faith in God. Scholarship points out that many features of this narrative relate to...

Sochi Olympics, Conspiracy Theory

This essay concerns an argument that presents a conspiracy theory, which pertains to the twin suicide bombings that occurred one m...

Russian Issues, Annotated Bibliography

This annotated bibliography pertains to two sources on Russia. One of them focuses on the Sochi Olympics and the other is on Russi...

Ancient History and Interactions Across Cultures

the Romans. Through looking at gender conditions as it relates to the Greeks and Romans we can gain some understanding of pre-cl...

Comparative Analysis of Ancient Greek Women and Contemporary Culture

This paper examines the limitations which continue to exist in terms of women's roles in ancient Greek society and in the present ...

Olympics and Use of Drugs by Amateur Athletes

In twenty six pages this paper discusses the Olympics and the use of drugs by amateur athletes and includes the types used along w...

Construction of Montreal's Olympic Tower and its Late Completion

In five pages this paper discusses the concept, symbolism, design, and building of Montreal's Olympic Tower, which was finished 7 ...

The Greeks and the Olympics

History Channel, 2007). In terms of who actually participated it seems that the main players were the Athenians and Corint...

The Beijing Olympics

have been charges that for example, the Chinese were using athletes too young to complete. It should be noted that in many instanc...

China and Internet Negotiations for the 2008 Olympics

IOC officials who had negotiated with the Chinese Olympic organization in relationship to sensitive sites that "would be blocked o...