Great Civilisations: society and culture of the ancient world. London: Weldon Owen. Encyclopaedia Britannica‚ Inc. (2013). Sir Arthur Evans (british archaeologist). Retrieved February 19‚ 2013‚ from Encyclopaedia Britannica Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/196901/Sir-Arthur-Evans Encyclopaedia Britannica‚ Inc. (2013). Knossos. Retrieved February 22‚ 2013‚ from Encyclopædia Britannica Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/320496/Knossos Faulker‚ N. (2012‚ January 5). Knossos
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Niharika Verma Mrs. T. Teichroeb ENG 2D1 10 January 2013 Emperor Nero: The Hitler of Ancient Rome Personal Life Nero Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus was born December 15‚ 37 AD in Antium‚ Italy (Adkins 21). When Nero was young‚ his father Gnaeus passed away‚ so his mother Agrippina married Nero’s uncle‚ Emperor Claudius (E.B. 606). Overtime‚ she persuaded Claudius to marry his thirteen year old daughter Octavia to Nero and declare him the rightful heir to the throne instead of his own son Britannicus
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the first black presidents to be elected leaders of their nations‚ South Africa and the United States. Nelson Mandela was elected as South Africa’s first black president on May 9‚ 1994 (Britannica‚ 2017)‚ whereas‚ Barack Obama was elected as the United State’s first Black president on November 4‚ 2008 (Britannica‚ 2017). In addition to their historic elections‚ Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama were often described as inspirational leaders. Similarly‚ the two former presidents were great orators‚ honest
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major role in the Missouri Compromise which set a precedent on the procedures that were caused by western expansions earning his nickname‚ “The Great Pacifier” (Britannica). He also “walked South Carolina back from the brink of succession‚” his compromise tariff of 1833‚ he was able to solve the South Carolina nullification crisis (Britannica). After gaining massive respect from the public after being the compromiser of various situations‚ Henry Clay wanted to take his influence to another level and
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on July 1‚ 1961. Diana was the third youngest daughter of her father John Spencer and her mother Frances Burke Roche Spencer. (Oleksy pg.11‚ 12‚ 13). Diana was the member of British Royal family. (Britannica Online). Diana had ancestors that were kings and queens form Scotland and England. (Britannica Online). Diana was born in a park house in Sandringham‚
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The Synonymy of Truths and Ideas Allyson Hansen Introduction to Philosophy Mark Eleveld 13 March‚ 2013 Allyson Hansen Mark Eleveld Introduction to Philosophy 13 March‚ 2013 The Synonymy of Truths and Ideas A modern philosopher studies “the fundamental nature of knowledge‚ reality and existence” according to the Free Online Dictionary and many Americans. However‚ if you asked a philosopher to define the word ‘philosopher‚’ he or she might say that a philosopher is a lover of wisdom. The word philosophy
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the density of an object (be it liquid‚ gas or solid) by the use of only a select few measurements and the formulae contained herein. Introduction In observing oil floating on water one unknowingly observes a difference in density. Encyclopedia Britannica describes density as offering “a convenient means of obtaining the mass of a body from its volume or vice versa.” Density calculations are used in a number of ways that impact daily life. They are used in the preparation of ballistics gelatin for
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Capone joined a gang led by Johnny Torrio and Lucky Luciano .December 1918‚ Capone killed a man in an argument. Instead of facing the charges‚ he called his old friend Torrio‚ who was now in Chicago. Capone moved to Chicago. (The New Encyclopedia Britannica‚ 833) Capone brought his rough style of dealing with people to Chicago. He worked as a bartender at Torrio ’s club‚ he broke the arms‚ legs‚ and even skulls of those he evicted from the club. But Torrio did not bring Capone to Chicago to beat
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Michelle Obama Biography.com. A&E Networks Television‚ n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2017. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. "Michelle Obama." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica‚ inc.‚ 27 June 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2017. "The White House." The White House. The United States Government‚ 12 Mar. 2015. Web. 19 Jan. 2017. Michelle Obama was born January 17‚ 1964. She is the wife of Barak Obama. She was the first African American first lady. She studied sociology and African American studies
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Greek mythology. Ares was a crazed character who loved battle. Ares symbolizes the undesirable features of war‚ gore and carnage (Britannica). Ares was frequently described as having a bloodcurdling screech in battle (mcCaffery).Aphrodite was Ares wife and she mother dares children Deimos‚ Phobos and when Ares would go into battle his children would partner him (Britannica) so in conclusion Ares was also known for his roar in battle and the symbolization of gore. Ares was a very vengeful person with
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