We have all seen photos of this famous building in Italy, usually consisting of tourists pretending to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from falling over. What is the angle of the Tower of Pisa and how tall is the Leaning Tower of Pisa? We will answer these and many other questions, and find out…
The famous Roman sculptures that its citizens left behind serve as a record of the Roman Empire’s history, which spanned many centuries and several continents. The ancient Romans coupled previously unfathomable military prowess with a similarly zealous dedication to public artworks such as the male and female Roman statues, which functioned as both propaganda and…
In the early to late Renaissance art period in Italy, Renaissance sculptors had actual examples of ancient Greek sculpture to be inspired by and to draw from – the very work they adored – whereas the Renaissance painters had no ancient paintings to reference. While sculptures of the Renaissance period relied heavily on the works…
The Japanese invasion of China immediately before and during World War II lasted from the early 1930’s to 1945. During this dark period in modern Asian history, the Japanese war crimes military machine was motivated by an uncontrollable desire for aggression, expansion, and imperialism. The brutalities and atrocities committed by the Japanese military in…
What is the Pantheon and what was the Pantheon used for? First off, we need to answer the question, “What is a Pantheon?” A Pantheon refers to a type of temple that has been constructed specifically in honor of all the gods. The Pantheon in Rome, Italy is a very special example, due to the…
Ancient Roman life is shown in detail in mosaics. Mosaics offer a peek into who the Romans were, what they prized, and where they walked. They depict everything from thrilling sports bouts to sensitive depictions of the local wildlife. Roman mosaic art is stunning in and of itself, but it also offers crucial documentation of…
Remnants of the world have fascinated us for centuries. We marvel at the handcrafted detail that our ancestors painstakingly etched into works of art, the imperfections in their tools, the devotion they had to their crafts, and how these objects and places seem to be like time capsules in our modern world. In modern media,…
The popularization of cultural symbols in modern society has been both celebrated and frowned upon in recent years. Whether you like it or are against the concept as a whole, the fact remains that certain cultural religious icons have entered mainstream popular culture and don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Some of the…
The Bloody Sunday Bogside Massacre was an incident that took place on January 30, 1972 in the city of Derry in Northern Ireland. Background of the Sunday Bogside Massacre The background to the Bloody Sunday Bogside Massacre in Northern Ireland in 1972 was the conflict between the Irish nationalists and unionists who were…
The War of Asculum was a battle that took place in Italy in 279 BC during the War of Pyrrhus. The war was fought between the Romans and the Italians, who were led by the Greek commander Pyrrhus. Who was Pyrrhus Pyrrhus was a Greek general who lived in the 3rd century BC….
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