The Mystery of Miracles: Examining Religious Providence in the Sixteenth-Century Captivity Narratives of Hans Staden and Cabeza de Vaca | #Phyl it

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The Mystery of Miracles: Examining Religious Providence in the Sixteenth-Century Captivity Narratives of Hans Staden and

Miracles are a complex and fascinating phenomenon. Accounts throughout history have detailed remarkable instances of what people have claimed to be divine intervention, instances that continue to confound and mystify. After all, according to countless individuals, the dead have risen

The Implausibility of the Barter Narrative & Credit Money in Ancient Babylon | #Phyl it

Economics and Trade

The Implausibility of the Barter Narrative & Credit Money in Ancient Babylon

Whereas the standard economics textbook literature motivates the emergence of money by pointing to the inefficiencies of barter economies, there is virtually no historical evidence that this is how money actually came about. Due to the lack of evidence for the existence of barter economies

The "Great Divergence" Redefined: the Rise and Fall of the West and the Recovery of China | #Phyl it

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The "Great Divergence" Redefined: the Rise and Fall of the West and the Recovery of China

Up until the 19th century, China held a position as a great world power. However, for the last two hundred years the West has dominated the world technologically, economically, and politically. The point at which the West began its relative dominance over all other world civilizations is k

Revisiting Footbinding: The Evolution of the Body as Method in Modern Chinese History | #Phyl it

History and Facts

Revisiting Footbinding: The Evolution of the Body as Method in Modern Chinese History

For scholars of gender and sexuality, the publication of Joan Wallach Scott’s acclaimed essay “Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis” in the 1970s was a remarkable moment. The essay, although specifically directed toward Anglo-American scholarship, opened up a new horizon

Feminine Agendas: The Historical Evolution of Feminism as Reflected in the Content of American Women's Magazines | #Phyl it

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Feminine Agendas: The Historical Evolution of Feminism as Reflected in the Content of American Women's Magazines

The purpose of this research is to identify trends and themes that reflect feminist values in American women’s magazines throughout history. The goal is to show that feminism was an frequently discussed topic in American media as it gained prominence and validity over time. This research

Commencement Addresses Delivered by Incumbent U.S. Presidents, 1914-2010: A Historical Analysis | #Phyl it

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Commencement Addresses Delivered by Incumbent U.S. Presidents, 1914-2010: A Historical Analysis

Each year, thousands of colleges and universities across the United States hold commencement. This is a time when campus is in full bloom—manicured lawns, farewell hugs from classmates, and final exams. As the graduates march in unison to their seats, their colorful school robes flow gen

Commencement Addresses Delivered by Incumbent U.S. Presidents, 1914-2010: A Historical Analysis | #Phyl it

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Commencement Addresses Delivered by Incumbent U.S. Presidents, 1914-2010: A Historical Analysis

Each year, thousands of colleges and universities across the United States hold commencement. This is a time when campus is in full bloom—manicured lawns, farewell hugs from classmates, and final exams. As the graduates march in unison to their seats, their colorful school robes flow gen

The Oklahoma City Bombing and Bill Clinton's Eulogy to Bombing Victims | #Phyl it

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The Oklahoma City Bombing and Bill Clinton's Eulogy to Bombing Victims

On Wednesday, April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh detonated a bomb at the base of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. For the 168 individuals who lost their lives and the countless more injured and affected by the tragedy, otherwise going about their daily business, the bombing represented

John Temple Graves and the 'Lost Tribe:' An Analysis of "The Big World At Last Reaches Gee's Bend" | #Phly it

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John Temple Graves and the 'Lost Tribe:' An Analysis of "The Big World At Last Reaches Gee's Bend&qu

An exhibition entitled “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” opened at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York in November, 2002 (McGee), bringing worldwide attention to a secluded hamlet in a curve of the Alabama River. Unbeknownst to many of the admirers of these brightly patterned bla

Lucius Sergius Catalina: Villain or Victim? The Famed Cicero as a Violent Aggressor | #Phyl it

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Lucius Sergius Catalina: Villain or Victim? The Famed Cicero as a Violent Aggressor

Marcus Tullius Cicero is among the more well-known of ancient Roman men. Many know the name and can identify him as having been a prominent politician. In fact, Cicero was likely one of the greatest of all Roman orators

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Yue Fei's Different Goals and Ideals in the Chinese Song Dynasty, 960-1279 | #Phyl it

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Yue Fei's Different Goals and Ideals in the Chinese Song Dynasty, 960-1279

Since his death in 1142 CE, Yue Fei of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) has been revered by the Chinese as a national hero. His skill as a military leader, bravery in battle, and Chinese national pride have made him one of the most popular figures in Chinese history.

Corruption Driven Reform: China's Economic Reforms in the Post-Mao Period | #Phyl it

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Corruption Driven Reform: China's Economic Reforms in the Post-Mao Period

Corruption is damaging in almost every economic aspect, but it can play a crucial role in the dynamics of political changes and reforms. Examination of corruption’s effect in the economic reforms of China during the 1980s reveals that corruption helped counterbalance the local provinces

How Democratic Was The Roman Republic? The Theory and Practice of an Archetypal Democracy | #Phyl it

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How Democratic Was The Roman Republic? The Theory and Practice of an Archetypal Democracy

In Federalist No. 34 Alexander Hamilton, arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution, claimed that the Roman Republic had “attained to the utmost height of human greatness.”1 The Roman Republic, at least an idealized version, was explicitly the model that the foundin

A Colonial Catalyst: Reverberations of the Sykes-Picot Agreement in the Rise of ISIS | #Phyl it

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A Colonial Catalyst: Reverberations of the Sykes-Picot Agreement in the Rise of ISIS

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (more commonly known as “ISIS,” but also referred to as the “Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant” or simply “the Islamic State”) has been on a reign of terror in the Middle East for the past three years, and emerged seemingly out of nowhere.

The Seeds of the "Springtime of the Peoples:" A Study in the Causes of the Revolutions of 1848 | #Phly it

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The Seeds of the "Springtime of the Peoples:" A Study in the Causes of the Revolutions of 1848

The year of 1848, as described by Eric Hobsbawm, was painted with the colours of revolution all across continental Europe. Excepting England and Russia, all other states in Europe witnessed a revolution in this year. Thus, this year is popularly known as ‘the springtime of peoples.’

Erasmus and the Transformation of Early Modern Political Authority in The Education of a Christian Prince | #Phly it

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Erasmus and the Transformation of Early Modern Political Authority in The Education of a Christian Prince

Often called the “prince of the humanists” Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536) was one of the most influential European philosophers and theologians of the early modern period. However, today he is often overshadowed by his more radical contemporaries, particularly Niccolò Machiavelli, a

How Democratic Was The Roman Republic? The Theory and Practice of an Archetypal Democracy | #Phly it

History and Facts

How Democratic Was The Roman Republic? The Theory and Practice of an Archetypal Democracy

In Federalist No. 34 Alexander Hamilton, arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution, claimed that the Roman Republic had “attained to the utmost height of human greatness.”1 The Roman Republic, at least an idealized version, was explicitly the model that the foundin

The British Blockade During World War I: The Weapon of Deprivation | #Phly it

History and Facts

The British Blockade During World War I: The Weapon of Deprivation

The First World War is largely thought of as a conflict where the majority of the significant operations took place almost exclusively on mainland Europe with the exception of a handful of naval clashes fought throughout the world's oceans. This is only partially true because while m