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Elohim.General name for God in the OT. The etymology of Elohim is uncertain, but it is generally agreed that it is based on a root that means “might” or “power.” The word is plural in form, but when applied to the true God it is used in a singular sense and most frequently with verbal elements. The most common explanation for the plural form of Elohim as applied to God is that it is “plural of

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The word sarcophagus is a gruesome name and comes to us from Latin and Greek, having been derived in Greek from sarx (flesh) and phagein (to eat). The Greek word sarkophagos meant “eating flesh,” and in the phrase “lithos (stone) sarcophagos” denoted a limestone that was thought to decompose the flesh of corpses that were put in it. The Greek word sarkophagos used by itself as a noun then came to

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Within Federalist # 10, James Madison, a founding father wrote, “The instability, injustice, and confusion introduced into the public councils, have… been the mortal diseases under which popular governments have everywhere perished.” Thus he introduced the essential discussion on determining a delicate balance in representing majorities, minorities and their special interests. Madison presents

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"A government could take the place of some of the larger American associations, and several individual states of the union have already attempted to do so. But what political power could ever hope to equal the countless multitude of small ventures in which American citizens participate every day through their associations?" (Toqueville, Vol 2, Part 2, p. 597)

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Honor to whom honor is due.Thank you, great men of our past, for your part in shaping our national character. (George Washington's Prayer at Valley Forge:(2008)www.sonofthesouth.net) ("Abraham Lincoln Seated Portrait", (2008)www.sonofthesouth.net)

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"Try as they might, no people can ever achieve a perfect equality of conditions. Should a nation be unfortunate enough to reach such a state of absolute and complete leveling, it would still be left with inequalities of intelligence, and these, steming as they do directly from God, will always elude laws." (Alexis de Tocqueville) What does this say to a democratic society in search of equality?

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Reading de Tocqueville in class the question has arisen: do Americans value equality above liberty? What are your thoughts?

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At a recent event hosting Ravi Zacharias, he addressed the lessons learned from two ancient Israelite kings. Manasseh and Josiah. 2 Kings 21:1-2: "Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king....He did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord dispossessed before the sons of Israel."This evil king, offered his own children up to Canaanite gods

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"He who refuses to learn from History, is forced to repeat its mistakes" quoted at Ravi Zacharias in Conversation, Vancouver CA.

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They arrived in 1620...Despite a harsh winter, they gave thanks to the Lord for saving them and bringing a bountiful harvest...They did not give up, rather, they remained in this untamed land....

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Many critical biblical scholars and historians of ancient Israel connect the Deuteronomistic History to the book of Deuteronomy, arguing they were composed at roughly the same time. How does that conclusion influence how scholars interpret the content of both biblical sources? How does that interpretation influence the interpretation of the archaeological record, particularly for Israel's early

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Imagine… As the Constitution’s signatures still sat wet, the question arose amongst the auspicious Congress, “Does not this new nation need a historical background as a foundation for the new Republic?” Indeed, the need for heroic figures and a common cultural background to unite and inspire the thirteen legislatures and their people groups so aroused the writers leading them to assign Thomas

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I am pleased to announce a new revolutionary Logos Bible Software product: Logos 4. Our company has worked tirelessly to recreate the technology for its product: a Christian library with powerful search capabilities. As an employee, I've had the priviledge of using Logos 4 and have fallen in love with the product. While reading the text in Libronix was okay, reading on Logos 4 is a pleasure.

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Imagine. As the Constitution’s signatures sat still wet the question arose amongst the auspicious Congress, “Does not this new nation need a historical background as a foundation for the new Republic?” Indeed the need for heroic figures and a common cultural background to unite and inspire the thirteen legislatures and their people groups so aroused the men leading them to assign Thomas

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(Please excuse any theological mistakes, I do not mean this to be the final word, simply some initial thoughts and my current understanding of the issues. May God's name and Word be held in high esteem and His Word stands supreme over any of what I might express here, this is what I believe at my current understanding) In Ruth 4:13 the text reads, “So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife.

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In Deuteronomy 25:5, the law reads, “If brothers dwell together, and one of them dies and has no son, the wife of the dead man shall not be married outside the family to a stranger. Her husband’s brother shall go in to her and take her as his wife and perform the duty of a husband’s brother to her. And the first son whom she bears shall succeed to the name of his dead brother, that his name may

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Amid my Education classes, I will take Ancient Israel, History 390. I am thrilled to learn about such a pivotal culture and land.

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On a trip to the Eastern part of our state, we meet a couple at a local church who'd lived in Paraguay for ten years. Upon noting where they lived, we realized how close they resided on the lake. Sunday evening, some of my family members visited, traveling by boat to their lakeshore home. As the conversation flowed the sunset proceeded steadily setting a limit to the interaction; thus, the

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May God be praised....

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"Much of the minimalist effort has been invested in the claim that David and Solomn-the founders of the Jerusalem Dynasty- are not historical figures. They argued that...they are not mentioned in any extra-biblical texts and should therefore be seen as legendary personalities. This arguement suffered a major blow when the Tel Dan basalt stele was discovered in the mid- 1990s. It comprises several

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"The Bible is literature, but to recognize it as such does not settle the question of reference (whether it refers to realities beyond itself, real people, and real events)...."The Art of Biblical History- V. Phillips Long

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The Gongyang Commentary to the Spring and Autumn Annals, a Confucian text, notes the Qin’s absence from the record lies in their character as barbarians (Lewis, I, 39). From prehistoric China to the Sui dynasty of the late 6th century, the Chinese developed alongside foreign presences which they strove to negate and avoid. Nevertheless, foreign peoples and ideas have induced the rise and fall of

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Family was and continued central to Chinese society; however, it faced change through the Northern and Southern Dynasties period through a combination of influencing factors including the rise and fall of diverse states. Throughout the period, different political entities, new status definitions and emerging religious beliefs modified or maintained the family as an important social unit. Changes

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As new evidence begins to surface about ancient China, new understandings emerge regarding the development of this ancient society. Author K.C. Chang utilizes classic texts and archeological findings to present an argument for China’s initiation as one founded on political pursuit. After presenting his position, I will reconsider the role of religion as presented in relation to political

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I am taking an Ancient China course which has proven detailed, through, engaging and fascinating. Reading through what seems like a tome of information I found a quote that reveals the truth for all of mankind. Every culture, despite its rituals and religions, in the end must face this reality:Nineteen Old Poems: Through the ages mourners in their turn are mourned,Neither sages nor worthy can

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NEW HAMPSHIRE: Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew ThorntonMASSACHUSETTS: John Hancock, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Robert Treat PaineRHODE ISLAND: Elbridge Gerry, Stephen Hopkins, William ElleryCONNECTICUT: Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver WolcottNEW YORK: William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, Lewis MorrisNEW JERSEY: Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon,

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Born in Westerly, Rhode Island to Ralph LeRoy ____ and Alice Julia Brennan ______, he went to several private schools for his early education. An early school was in the adjacent state, Conneticut. For high school, he attended Augusta Military Academy in Virginia. His sister interviewed years later said he always wanted to enter into the military. The new graduate entered the US Army in

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Thank you to those killed in action, veterans and current military members. Thank you for all you've done to keep our country free from the patriots at Lexington and Concord to Afganistan and Iraq. May God bless you and our country.

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Many years ago, on February 22nd, 1732, in a farm called “Pope’s Creek Farm,” in a one-story home on the Potomac River a baby was born to August and Mary (Wilbur, 1973, p. 40-41). He grew up helping on the farm, and received a strong basic education from his father (Wilbur, 1973, 60). Surviving notebooks show his careful handwriting and intricate math work (Wilbur, 1973,p. 104). Often he

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Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson: Born January 21, 1824 Virginia. His father died when he was two, at age seven, his mother sent him to live with his Uncle Cummins (Stonewall Jackson House, 2008, p. 1). Although he only got three years of formal schooling, he attended West Point and graduated in 1846 seventeenth in his class of fifty-nine graduates (SJH, 2008, p. 1). As a U S soldier, Thomas

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Well a week ago I introduced W E B DuBois, an African American writer. Another influential writer was Ida B. Wells, an African American woman. She worked in Memphis but had to go North for personal safety. She wrote Southern Horrors, a pamphlet to alert the world, African American community, and the white community that would listen about the abuses against her people. Here is a bit I wrote

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During the Winter quarter I took African Americans since 1865 to the Present. We read several books on African American leaders from Ida B. Wells, W E B DuBois, Malcolm X, Robert F. Williams, and Barack Obama. It actually proved a very interesting course. I enjoyed the professor, very professional in speech and dress, and in conducting the material. Liberal nonetheless. Some writers stood

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Disclaimer: I didn't have as much time to focus on this essay. I do not wholeheartedly disagree with nationalism. I feel there is such a thing as a healthy pride in one's people and nation; however, it must not become a barrier to reaching out to others in the love of Christ. Also, though I did not touch on it, Social Darwinism led to several of these theories of racial inequality. It played a

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I cannot put photos... my heart is heavy laden. Having finished a novel entitled Night by Elie Wiesel, I sit reflective. The novel chronicles a fourteen year old Jewish boy, deported with his family, father, mother, sisters to Auschwitz concentration camp. Living peacefully for most of the war, the German troops eventually invaded their safe haven breaking their peaceful delusion of safety.

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As the Industrial Revolution progressed and transformed production methods it created a wage labor group in Europe (KOT, 692). Karl Marx claimed that under all capitalist situations, misery defined workers’ conditions; however, he is incorrect because living and working conditions, wages and their rights significantly improved in following years. This study seeks to demonstrate the improvement of

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Fight for the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for unborn children.

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(This is a Secondary source)I applaud those who voted, thank you! It took a friendly nudge from a friend to stick to my promise: fill you into a historian's job in identifying sources. So the majority passed, congrats! You are qualified to conduct historical research!As to those unfortunate to fall for the most tempting option, its okay! I've had to adjust my thoughts on sources as well:) Read

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I salute you Mr. President on your last day of office. Thank you for all your hard work, sacrifice, dedication and love to our nation. Thank you for standing up for the truth of the Gospel, for cherishing the beauty of freedom, for valuing the valor of our soldiers. Despite what the world may say, what the polls may tally, your heart for our country shows and I deeply appreciated your presidency

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What defines primary versus secondary sources? These are issues historians still argue about but there are some definite guidelines. The poll adjacent is meant to test common thought on the issue to then be clarified in a future post. Enjoy brainstorming along with historians!

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During the last Fall quarter at Whatcom, I recieved Western's acceptance letter for Winter 2009. After a flurry of administrative paperwork, getting advice, and registering, I started my first class today. The entire quarter will be History! I finally get to delve into my major. The first class is History of the Pacific Northwest, another History of African Americans, and History from 1713 to

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So why do we put a tree into our homes and beautify its branches with ornaments and lights? Where do we see that in the Bible's description of Christ's birth? Apparently in Germany fir trees were decorated with natural things like apples, roses or candies. Prince Albert married to Queen Victoria of England shared the tradition with his family, a event report throughout the island. English

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...a new event. It is also a story of continuation, where traditions continue. They are a beautiful aspect of life. One such tradition continues in our family, it is a beautiful thing, that brings back memories of wonderful times past. It unifies the years and ties them with tradition's shimmering ribbon. It is making Christmas cookies....To be continued at historyavenue.blogspot.com....

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Where did Christmas come from? For everything there is a reason and there are lots of leads for this tradition. According to the History Channel website, Europeans celebrated during the Winter solstice since it hailed the coming of better weather. At the time, supplies were abundant for feasts since farmers saved on resources by killing cattle, or beer matured. In ancient cultures before the

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Each of us in our own lives make history. "Yourstory". Christmas is a time to make some memorable history with family and friends. Wednesday marked an new twist to our traditional Christmas tree event. We usually went to Home Depot and froze (even in California) and picked out the best tree, another sister and I being the strongest in our opinions (:o! This year, we headed to Lowes, where we

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For my awesome history class on Western Civilization, I had to read a book and write a report. I chose The Renaissance: A Short History by Paul Johnson, a historian I have grown to appreciate for his conservative viewpoint. The book is an excellent read especially for historians like me who like the nitty gritty details of why and where and what! He provides an background to the Renaissance

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Derived from the first Victorian site as seen on the left.

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"Five kernels of corn". This is mind boggling. Mr. Jerry Stuart on KGMI radio described the difficult conditions our forefathers faced upon setting in America. Their food rations lowered to the dismal 5 kernels of corn at one point, until things improved with Squanto's help in agriculture. The next year in December 1621 they decided to hold the Thanksgiving feast. Their first course: 5 kernels

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This plaque marks the spot where the Pilgrims found some corn hidden under the ground. They saw this as a blessing and intended to use it as seed for planting gardens. You can see how grateful they were by simply reading the plaque.Information and image derived from: The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony: 1620

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Reflecting the tradition set by President George Washington, our own current President George W. Bush publicised a historically accurate and God honoring statement, here is the first and last part of it:" Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather together and express gratitude for all that we have been given, the freedoms we enjoy, and the loved ones who enrich our lives. We

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Today is a reminder of those who went before and fought for the right to elect leaders. Way back as 1215, when King John signed the Magna Carta, the foundations leading to our great nation were laid. Our founding fathers fought for the right to equal representation, we have the priviledge of practicing this battle-won right. So vote, recalling its not a hindrance, annoyance, it is a honor to

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Today a fellow classmate presented on the Inca empire who occupied the area of current day Peru. It was facinating to hear about their advanced culture. They built 10,000 miles of stone roads, homes with stones so perfectly cut there was no need for mortar. The stone temple was sheathed in gold.To get around their rough mountainous terrain, they built rope bridges that spanned great distances.

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Papal Indulgence signed by Johannes Tetzel. Thank God we don't have to earn salvation through these means! Rather we come to Christ and have our complete righteousness through Him.Image from: http://theway2k.vox.com/library/photo/6a00cdf3a9bf0ecb8f00e398acd8200004.html

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The hymn verses 1-5 were written by Sarah F. Adams (1805-1848) and the last by Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr. It is based off the Biblical story when Jacob escapes from Esau and embarks on a tumultous time in his life. Running from home, tuckered out, he lies down on bare ground with only a stony pillow to raise his head. Here his destiny lies in a cloud, circumstances both physical, spiritual,

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Thinking on History the past week for my admissions to Western and an upcoming event, I've enjoyed realizing how it is so connected to God. History is God at work, He is the author of all these events and is bringing about a wonderful final ending to the tale. Christ will come back and vanquish the enemies and bring this great big history book to an awesome end. We must be on the right side of

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Just an hour train ride away lies the small town of Wittenburg, pronounced "Vittenburg". On this one-road town lie several singular buildings marking the life and times of Martin Luther. The man who jolted the Reformation to a start in 1517 with his 95 Theses, lived and died in this small town. At one end lies his home and on the opposite end is the Castle Church where Frederick the Wise

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While in Berlin on a missions trip to pass out 25,000 tracts to a darkened city, our group toured downtown Berlin. We went down to Checkpoint Charlie where the city was divided in four between the US, Britian, France, and Russia. A line two bricks wide, marks the spot where the Berlin wall stood dividing the city and families for years. A sector of the wall remains as a memorial, and it stands on

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Berlin, Germany. This is a city rich with history, stories that contrast starkly. I was blessed this last month to visit and learn about this city's past and hear the stories and see the places where Godly and devilish things occured. This is the land of Luther and it is the land of Adolf Hitler. Hitler has left a city marked and scared with people whose faces are hardened by hardship, sorrow

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I've been reading Daughters of Destiny. It is a collection of short stories of women who excelled or displayed great talent in a specific area either courage, lyrics, or another area. One story in particular caught my attention, the story of Elizabeth Jameson. She married a young man who'd fought in the War for Independence; they settled for awhile as a young couple farming. Eventually they

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"Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence" Ruth 3:11 NAS

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BLOWN AWAY! I just attended two sessions of Camp Logos and I am blown away with technology and the information available at our fingertips. The world is changing and our beloved books are changing as well as the digital world digitizes these volumes. Logos is working on photographing the dead sea scrolls and digitizing them so that they are available to search and read. This is an incredible way

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"George Washington is the best-documented figure in the entire eighteenth century.But he remains remote and mysterious" writes author Paul Johnson as he sets the stage before exploring the world of this great man. Historian Paul Johnson is a British historian who has written "A History of the American People" a thick volume covering early America to the present. I recently picked up his new title

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George Washington: “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.”This is what our first national leader states about his mother and implies about home education. It speaks volumes to the effects mothers at home have on their children's characters and

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I am still alive. Just buried under a pile of homework deadlines. Did get to research on the Massachusetts School Law of 1647 and the Ole' Deluder Satan Act of 1642. Here's what I wrote: Its not cited, and most of it is from a bunch of books or websites. sooo... I am going to speak today about two of the earliest education laws of our country. The Massachusetts School Law of 1642 and the

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I am currently reading The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. Its been enjoyable and informative and supports the lectures by Steve Wilkens The First 350 Years (on American history). Talking about the first American colonies both men discuss their "theocratic" aspects. Theocracy is defined in the online Merriam-Webster dictionary as a " government of a

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Art in the early ages portrayed Biblical accounts seeking to impart spiritual lessons to the viewers. Implementing this early artistic purpose in displaying Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Cain and Abel panel maintains its original function in a historically accurate presentation. For the goal of continuing art’s ancient role, the Lamentation Over the Dead Christ by Massimiliano Soldani appears to fit the

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Finally handed in my last paper for Art History. It compares Lorenzo Ghibert's Cain and Abel panel on a set of doors he cast in bronze with a sculpture named The Lamentation Over the Dead Christ.The sculpture is lovely really, the topic very well expressed the grief very evident.So I am posting the essay I did on these two pieces which tell a incredible redemptive history story.

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I am getting fed up with the new videos on history. For example, Elizabeth and the Golden Age, the new one on King Henry the 8th, even an older version on George Washington. Why can't movies focus on the moral excellencies of people instead of "affairs" or making more of a fact than should? When will people depict the nobility of our first president at war in Valley Forge? Or the fact that Queen

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This is the paper I had to do for my art class. I had to study one art piece, describe it, and give my impressions on it. It was actually a interesting experience. The alterpiece had the unique attribute of a singular depiction of the baby Jesus. Well hope you enjoy reading it. If you don't get bored:)

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Pietro Lorenzentti’s Hint at Success Within the Seattle Art Museum’s small presentation of Renaissance art is Pietro Lorenzetti’s Virgin and Child with Saints Paul and Peter a small early work for the new artist. Lorenzetti produced the altarpiece from 1310 to 1320, early on in an artistic life beginning in 1306 and ending in 1348.[1] At first

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Okay, I have an art test coming up, nervous!!!!We have to memorize 25 slides with facts,then questions on other things,and an essay question...Oh dear,well The Lord shall help me

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Cimabue, an artist began the break from Italo-Byzantine art to what revolutionized western art. He in his paintings gave greater depth to his characters and more naturalism. Giotto, one of his students took off with these changes and made even more dramatic advances. His considered the Father of Western art. He observed nature and considered nature a teacher on the seen world. His Lamention shows

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I'm now taking Art History. So hopefully some good pieces may come from that...

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I'm new. I've opened this new blog because my father thought it would be a good idea for me to post some of my history essays. So I've posted one I did for English 102 due tommorow! You all get to grade it before my teacher.I wrote on this topic hestiantly, and I don't want it to become a commentary on all colonial thought as Jefferson had a mind of his own. So read it with a grain of salt, given

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Both America and India were under British control and gained independence from Britain. Thomas Jefferson and Mahatma Gandhi played critical roles in their countries to bring their independence. Jefferson helped author the Declaration of Independence for the thirteen American colonies, while Gandhi pursued India’s freedom for many years until Britain finally granted her liberty. Although both

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