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3500 BCE
The Mesopotamian rise
CLASSICAL STUDY
The Mesopotamians were the first to make wheeled vehicles, were the first to bring bronze technology, and were the first to develop cuneiform script for the first written records and many other inventions. This demonstrates their power in their role as a civilization over others that might have been around at the time.
The image is of one of the Mesopotamian's first technologies, the wheel. -
1450 BCE
Minoan Civilization absorbed by the Mycenaeans.
CLASSICAL STUDY
The Minoan Cultures and civilization were absorbed by the Mycenaeans which I believe represents the Mycenaeans power over the Minoan Civilization.
The image is of a Minoan city before the Myceneans arrived. -
1200 BCE
Ancient England
HISTORY
England was and still is a very powerful nation. From humble beginnings England was already somewhat prosperous throughout the ages of bronze and iron. Not long after Julius Caesar invaded England and had conquered it. Though it did not last too long as rebellions washed away the romans and ushered a new age. even throughout the Anglo-Saxon time period and the raids, England stood strong through it all.
The image is of an Anglo-Saxon village or Burh. -
1200 BCE
Ancient Greece
HISTORY
Ancient Greece had an unparalleled influence. This was through their many political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements. They played a major role in the Mediterranean with their ideologies and influence. Ancient Greece had many boons to show their prowess through their expansive territory to one of the most famous ancient armies in the world, the Spartans. This shows how powerful Ancient Greece was as a civilization.
The image is of an Ancient Greek Selinunte Temple. -
534 BCE
The Theatre
THEATRE
Many places across the world had begun to look for entertainment. The first of those to arrive was the theatre. Deriving from ancient Athens. Theatre quickly became a staple in many countries around the world such as, Japan and England. Theatre dominated as the longest living form of entertainment as many enjoyed it as a way to spend free time. This shows the power of theatre and how it thrived over the many centuries.
The image is an ancient theatre in Athens. -
461 BCE
Grecian Architecture.
Greece's ancient Architecture is one of great prowess and wonder. With many glorious and pristine statues of marble and granite, to giant pillars that make up the many mausoleums of ancient Greece. The sheer size of the buildings make you question how the ancient Greeks were able to build these massive buildings. Take the Acropolis of Athens for example. It's a massive and beautiful mass of buildings and structures that astonish many modern architects.
The image is what remains of the Parthenon. -
347 BCE
Socrates and Plato
PHILOSOPHY
Plato and Socrates had very strong beliefs and constantly questioned morality and sometimes immortality. With Plato following in his tutor, Socrates' footsteps standing up for their shared beliefs. This shows how powerful Plato believed in his mentor, Socrates. -
322 BCE
Aristotle
PHILOSOPHY
Aristotle was the epicenter of western philosophy sharing many of his studies such as the study of Logic, nature, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, ethics, and politics.
The image is a statue of Aristotle. -
300 BCE
The Library of Alexandria
HISTORY
The Library of Alexandria was and would probably still be one of the greatest libraries in existence as it held over 700,000 papyrus scrolls which included many documents from philosophers such as, Plato, Aristotle, Homer, Herodotus and many more. Showing that This library would've been the most powerful and prominent Library in the ancient world.
The image is of the library burning during the Egyptians attack. -
27 BCE
Roman Civilization
CLASSCIAL STUDY
The Roman Empire is a civilization known throughout time and history. The Roman Empire was one of the strongest civilizations of its time. Roman civilization was one of power conquering many places in its lifespan. All the way from England to Jerusalem, to Africa and Turkey. The Roman empire was thought to never be defeated in all of its years. Even in terms of Agriculture it couldn't be matched by any others. This shows how powerful the Roman Empire was. -
121
Marcus Aurelias
PHILOSOPHY
Marcus Aurelias is best known for his meditations on Stoic philosophy. He is also known as one of the last five good emperors of Rome and for many, has symbolized the West and the golden age of the Roman Empire. For a time, Marcus had served under the emperor Antoninus serving in the counsel. As emperor Marcus focused on law, both civil and criminal clearing away many abnormalities and improving the detail of the less-favored denizens.
The image is a statue of Marcus. -
200
Christian Faith
RELIGION 100-200 C.E
Christians, despite the constant persecution for over two centuries their faith persisted under the leadership of the early church. This event shows the powerful will of the people and their faith in Christianity.
The image is of a Christian family being persecuted. -
1445
Sandro Botticelli
ART
Sandro Botticelli was a famous painter born in Florence, Italy. He was one of the most prolific painters of the 15th century. While he has many secular portraits and biblical depictions, he was most well-known for his grandiose mythological scenes. He was even one of the first artists of this time period to revive Classical subject matter and adopt its Iconography. This shows the power Sandro had as an artist. The picture is a self-portrait of Sandro Botticelli. -
Descartes
PHILOSOPHY
Descartes was often called the father of modern philosophy, often mixing religion and reasoning in his works. He shows just how powerful of a philosopher he was also creating two of his most famous books named, Discourse on Method, and the Meditations on First Philosophy.
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Frankenstein
LITERATURE
The novel Frankenstein is one of the many famous books. It is one of the great horror stories combined with some science fiction. The book is about a man named Victor Frankenstein, who created a monster out of the body parts of corpses. This book became so famous that many movies were made about Frankenstein, and it even inspired an entire new era of horror films. It quickly became a staple of the Horror genre. The image below is one of the few movies made about Frankenstein. -
The Eiffel Tower
Architecture
The Eiffel tower is one of the worlds marvels in both architecture and as it stands throughout history. The Eiffel tower was built to celebrate the centenary of the French revolution. It was proposed by a man named Gustav Eiffel. The Eiffel tower has stood through many moments in history such as, World War one and two. The Eiffel tower serves as a powerful monolith to the French people and signifies their own freedom since their revolution.
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Jazz
MUSIC
Jazz was and, in some ways, still is a very powerful music genre of today. Jazz was very popular in the early 20th century for its both its upbeat and mellow tune. There were many varieties of jazz music. Ranging from swing to a more classical touch. Jazz was constantly evolving and expanding. This is one of the few reasons why Jazzz was a very Powerful Genre from its beginnings.
The picture is of Louis Armstong, one of Jazz's most popular musicians. -
World War Two
World War Two is known as one of the bloodiest wars to ever occur around the world. With many countries participating in the war it lasted 5-6 years depending on where you start at. The war shaped the world and brought about new technology. Advancements such as radar, microwaves, computers, and improvements in medicine just to name a few. Of course, the largest invention to sprout from the war was the nuclear bomb. World War Two is one of the biggest wars and will be remembered through history. -
Rock
MUSIC
Starting out from humble beginnings in the 1950's. Rock music or rather Rock and Roll music was all about creativity. The range of rock is very expansive as it is probably the most popular music genre to date. With many great musicians like the King of Rock Elvis Presley all the way to the Beatles and Rolling stones. Rock still remains a very powerful music genre to date.
The image is of Elvis Presley. -
Apocalypse Now
FILM
Apocalypse now is one of the best performing film of its time. Based around the United States war in Vietnam. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He sought out to rework Heart of Darkness, a novel made in 1899, and turn it into a cinematic film set in the Vietnam War. The production was filled with disasters that set back production. Nonetheless, the movie went on to win Oscars for best cinematography and best sound design.
The image is a title card from the movie.