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1446 BCE
Judaism - Moses (Religious Studies)
The leadership taken by Moses to free the Israelite people in the event known as the Exodus and when he received the Ten Commandments are clear displays of what it means to represent the power of the people since it was his actions that empowered the identity of his community and contributed greatly to the founding of the ideals of his religion. -
375 BCE
Ancient Greece - The Republic by Plato (Classical Studies)
Plato's teachings are responsible for many of the ways our world operates today. His philosophy laid out in The Republic gave power to concepts such as justice and order. -
312 BCE
The Roman Empire - Architecture (Classical Studies)
Although the Roman Empire was not the first to employ a water transportation system, they were responsible for perfecting this practice. The passage of time has demonstrated the Romans' ability to make long-lasting structures that have the power to provide a standard of living for their citizens never before seen in a civilization that old. -
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Christianity - Jesus Christ (Religious Studies)
The case of Jesus Christ shows us the power of a symbol and how it can have such a profound meaning. When Jesus is crucified, he transcends and becomes something much bigger than himself, a beacon of hope and resilience that continues to inspire millions of people. -
1472
Early Literature - Divine Comedy (Literature)
Written by Dante Alighieri, "The Divine Comedy" displays the powers that a talented writer has by using literary techniques such as metaphors and allusions to create richly detailed worlds with profound lessons and messages. The hell that Dante created is composed of 9 rings and is an allegory that portrays the powerful horrors that sinners would suffer if they stray from the path of God, and in the process also criticizes the power of the Catholic Church and its practices. -
Shakespeare - Macbeth (Theater)
Created by the acclaimed William Shakespeare, "Macbeth" is a play that seeks to explore the consequences of the pursuit of power. The protagonist of this tragedy is General Macbeth, who, influenced by three witches and his wife, aims to be the king of Scotland. This only results in the spilled blood of innocent people who are victims of what ambition can become. -
Modern Philosophy - Leviathan by Thomas Hobbe (Philosophy)
Thomas Hobbes, like many other philosophers of the time, had his own definition of a powerful central authority. In his work Leviathan, Hobbes argued that people giving their liberties to the power of a social contract would maintain order and ensure that we do not return to our primitive roots. -
The American Civil War (History)
One of the most important conflicts in the history of the United States, the American Civil War redefined the power differential between the country's white and black communities. This war is the result of years of constant efforts to secure freedom for millions of slaves and empower African Americans. -
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Architectural designs - La Sagrada Familia (Architecture)
Although not yet finished, La Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudí is the largest Catholic church in the world. This architectural titan aptly represents the greatness of God and the power He has through fabulous details found around the structure. -
Silent Films - Charlie Chaplin (Film History)
Charlie Chaplin's career and his contributions to the world of cinema are a clear example of the scope that an actor has with the power to generate emotions and transmit a message through the big screen. Because he was present in an era in which films did not have sound due to the lack of technological advances, Chaplin did not have the tools that we have today, and yet he managed to bring to light problems such as poverty and inequality through the use of humor with ease. -
Jazz Music (Music)
The Jazz movement served as a platform for African American artists to freely express themselves through rhythms and to achieve the power to bring change to a culture that consistently mistreated people of color. This genre of music is characterized by off-beat and improvised melodies that make this genre unique and identifiable, something that is quite powerful as it gave African Americans an identity and promoted inclusion. -
The Great Depression (History)
The Great Depression is an event that humanity had to go through to realize the powerful vulnerabilities of our economic system. Looking back, it's incredible to think how powerful currencies have become. They can define how we live and force millions of families to move to survive. -
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Pablo Picasso - Guernica (Art History)
After witnessing the tragedies that occurred during the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, the famous Pablo Picasso decided to respond by portraying the horrors that occurred during that conflict. This work of art creates such a powerful anti-war statement that it makes us reflect on the power that art has to transmit and influence the public. -
World War II (History)
World War II is a clear example of what can happen when the wrong person comes to power. Millions of people fell victim to Adolf Hitler's goal, bringing absolute power to the Caucasian race. The aftermath of this war also resulted in a massive loss of power by Germany and other countries in the face of defeat. -
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Classical Hollywood - Citizen Kane (Film History)
Ahead of its time and considered one of the greatest films of all time, Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" tells the story of a man corrupted by power. In this narrative, magnate Charles Foster Kane dies, and a reporter seeks to shed light on his past life. The use of deep focus and the powerful message that the film conveys that all the money in the world cannot bring healthy relationships into your life make this film so revolutionary.