Of course, Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the empire also did not collapse in a day. There are many theories seeking to explain the fall of the Roman Empire: plague, poor military decisions, political instability, etc. Ancient Rome has had such a massive impact on modern society and we want to connect and understand the […]Read Post ›
The phrase “All roads lead to Rome” seems to channel a deeper meaning if we further analyze it. Imagine some of the common items or environmental structures that are found in many societies today. Roadways? Concrete? Sewer Systems? Today’s Date? The Romans set the foundation for all of these structures, ideas, and much more. With […]Read Post ›
”An urban culture developed that stressed an appreciation of nature and artistic cultivation. The banks of the Sumida River, with its great bridges, provided places for outdoor activities: daily strolls, spring cherry-blossom viewing, relief from the summer heat, fireworks on summer nights, viewing the moon in autumn and snow in winter.” (Asian Art Museum) The […]Read Post ›
Across the world, Easter has so many different legends, themes, meanings and cultural traditions. Typically, it is associated with the resurrection of Christ in the Christian religion, but many Pagan symbols for Spring and Rebirth can be observed as well. In this adventure, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and exciting displays […]Read Post ›
日本に歓迎 (nihon e youkoso) or Welcome to Japan! The Edo Period, also known as the Tokugawa Period (1603-1868), in Japan is considered time of solitude and stability throughout politics, the economy, as well as society as a whole. Tokugawa leyasu became shogun in 1603 and named Edo (present-day Tokyo) the capital city. During […]Read Post ›
We being our tour at Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire, built in 657 AD. It was originally named “Streoneshalh”(translation: “Fort Bay”) in reference to an earlier Roman settlement at the site. The monastery was destroyed by Henry VIII in 1540 AD and the ruins are now maintained by the English Heritage Trust. Whitby Abbey sustained damaged […]Read Post ›
In previous posts, we have defined the Gilded Age as a period in American history marked by rapid industrialization and growth. The term “Gilded” means covered in gold, but looks are deceiving as this era was filled with a numerous amount of social and political problems. To expose these problems, people wanted to depict […]Read Post ›
The Gilded Age was not only important for modern developments and economic growth, but also for reformation in society among women. This era is important in American history for women because increased economic growth demanded for an increase in workers. Upper class women could slowly begin to distance themselves from the “traditional roles” that were […]Read Post ›
Rhode Island’s Gilded Age Mansions Rhode Island is home to some stunning mansions that showcase the life of the upper class elite of the glistening Gilded Age. One of the most loved methods for vaunting riches was to buy a summer “cottage” in Newport, Rhode Island. These cottages were actually colossal mansions- vacation homes for […]Read Post ›
Athens is one of the most famous cities in Greece, and one of its most treasured attraction is the Acropolis. This ancient citadel set on the rocky outcrops above the city has been standing since 447 BC. The ancient temple to Athena, the Parthenon, is considered by many as the most significant symbol of Ancient Greece. […]Read Post ›
