Many Americans remember the Great Depression that left our country in financial ruin during the 1930’s.1 However, many of them are oblivious to the depression that
Born in 1839, John D. Rockefeller was an American industrialist and philanthropist who built an oil empire by guaranteeing a uniform quality grade for his
The Peace of God was a medieval religious movement that aimed to keep the constantly warring nobles of Europe in check.1 The Peace of God movement originated in France during the
Within the years 1792 and 1750 BCE, one of the most influential rulers known in ancient history emerged in the Babylonian Empire. Hammurabi took the throne as
The Egyptians, along with the other ancient civilizations, were complex societies. Their culture has many similarities with modern societies, one of which was their concern
During the first millennium BCE, warfare with neighboring civilizations was a constant possibility. The only way a society would be safe would be by having an
In 225 B.C.E., the Greek writer Philo of Byzantium wrote On The Seven Wonders, and this early literary work highlighted the greatest man-made entities at the time.
The first meeting of Columbus and his Spanish explorers with the natives of the Caribbean was one to be remembered. Posterity has pictured this scene as one
Scholars have spent decades researching the origins of civilization. Most scholars have traced its roots to the land of Mesopotamia, which is often called “the Cradle of Civilization.” Initially, scholars believed
The presence of temples as places where people nourish their faith and religion has existed for centuries since the beginning of the earliest civilizations. Since
Thanks to modern technology, the examination and research into mummified bodies and artifacts from ancient Egypt have answered many questions for scientists and historians alike.
George Mortimer Pullman was an engineer and ambitious entrepreneur. He found success as a building contractor. In 1867, Pullman created a new line of luxury
Today, when most people think of the Ancient Maya, the first connection that is often made is to their intricate calendar system. What most do not
The Paleolithic Era began nearly two hundred thousand years ago, and lasted for tens of thousands of years. The Neolithic Era followed, and was introduced with the
The human species that today makes astounding advances in technology, and particularly in the medical field, did not exist four million years ago. In fact, hominids
As the Olympic Games of 2016 come to an end, one may ponder the origins of such an influential event. It was in 776 B.C.E. when
In 1493, on his second voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico, an island that he named San Juan Bautista. On his first trip,
What if you found yourself dancing for a purpose much bigger than yourself? Could a dance have the power and the ability to bring back
Who was Flavius Josephus? Some would say a moderate, others might say he was a traitor to the Jewish people. Upon examination, the lines between
For centuries women have fought against numerous injustices forced upon them because of their gender. Some of these injustices include the right to be seen as
Winner of the Fall 2016 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “People” Best Article in the Category of “World History” Largely
There are numerous significant events that stand out from the era of discovery of the Americas. One event in particular is Hernando Cortés and his group
After watching the current events of this 2016 election, the American people can agree as a whole that this Presidential race has been significantly different
With the ever increasing wave of feminism arising this century, it is important to travel back in time and explore the life of one of the
Ku Klux Klan is a name that perhaps everyone has heard at least once in their lifetime. Most associate this group with a terrible history
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