The Ancient Greeks contributed a lot to modern society‚ but the biggest contribution of them was their contributions to the field of science and mathematics. To start off‚ the Pythagorean theorem contributed a lot to the field of mathematics. What the Pythagorean theorem does is help us to calculate the lengths of the sides of right triangles. Secondly‚ Archimedes contributed a ton to both fields. One of the most famous things that Archimedes did was find out if a crown that the king had ordered
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Ancient Greek when a country‚ state or city devoted its time to the Ancient Greek culture‚ thought and style. Ancient Greek culture consisted of a no poleis government or no political concern. Greek thoughts came from great philosophers such as‚ Epicurean of Athens and Stoics. Epicureans believed that philosophy could free people from the fear of death by explaining to them that death is the spreading of atoms. He also believed that the happiest people were those who withdrew themselves from society
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(Gibson‚ 1964). He excelled in the arts of painting and music. This ministered his recordings of observations and popularity in the early 1600s. Galileo was educated in the monastery of Vallombrosa near Florence; here he gained proficient skills in Greek and logic as well as working with some of the best Latin authors (Gibson‚ 1964). This background gives insight to his elegance of writings and religious
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It can be argued that Minoans took part in sacrifices as part of religious rituals‚ for instance this sarcophagus depicts a procession which ends in a bull sacrifice 2 Tree Shrine Seal This seal displays two priestesses holding a double-axe in front of a tree-shrine of a goddess. It helps us to understand that holding tree shrine was a common religious observance in the daily lives of the Minoans. The double-axe features in other Minoan artefacts‚ commonly in sacrifices‚ suggesting that the priestesses
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to “reason about silence.” Machiavelli faced a dilemma about how to disclose the candor about the emerge of the Medici in Florence without offending his Medici
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Nijinsky’s Contribution to Modernism Vaslav Nijinsky was a famous dancer turned choreographer with the Russian ballet company the Ballets Russes during the early 1900’s (Nijinsky). Though he spent only a few short years as a choreographer with the Ballets Russes‚ Nijinksy helped propel ballet into the modern era with a new form of movement that would influence dancers for many‚ many generations to come. Nijinsky’s presentation of new sexual identities held within the choreography of his ballets
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Abstract The Greek culture supported philosophers and scientists who were far beyond their times. By encouraging these individuals to expand both their thinking and their exploring‚ Greece is credited with some very profound discoveries and inventions that we find monumental in the way we function in modern day society. From aspirin to the water mill‚ Greeks explored and developed the areas of medicine‚ biology‚ astrology‚ and science. Ancient Greek inventions are in fact the original concepts
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series of economical progress when returning to their homeland. Although these same people also contributed in an act of murder but still in the name of progress. Many people suffered in the progress made by the Conquistadors. The late 1400’s and early 1500’s was a time where Conquistadors set sail to find one life changing item‚ gold. Christopher Columbus had persuaded the king and queen of Spain to give him money so that he could sail to what he believed was
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The difference between the Greek culture and the Roman culture? * There are many differences between the two cultures‚ in fact‚ so many that they cannot all be told. One difference is that Greek culture was exceedingly older than Roman culture. To start things out‚ the Greek civilization was in existence long before Rome became a civilization. Rome began as a few farming communities on the banks of the Tiber river‚ and the civilization grew and grew and started to conquer land. As well‚ Rome was
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A famous man once said‚ “ How beautiful is youth‚ that is always slipping away! Whoever wants to be happy‚ let him so: of tomorrow there is no knowing” (High Minds). From the time Lorenzo was born‚ he was influenced by a wealthy political family.Lorenzo made great contribution in the arts‚ politics and education. Lorenzo de’ Medici is known for his knowledgeable youth‚ decisions that allowed for the best results for the people of Florence and being a patron of well-known artists that included
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