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    now‚ it was much more simpler and had a different purpose in the first wave civilizations. The Olympic games were created to show physical qualities and to serve the Gods of Olympia. The Olympic ceremonies had big sacrifices‚ they would sacrifice up to a 100 Oxens and the sacrifices were held at Zeus and Hera’s temple in Olympia. The games were made to honor Zeus and see which city state

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    During the 19th century the role of women was a silent one‚ opposite to the lives of the bold bourgeoisie male flâneur. One of the ways women could obtain a form of independence was through one of the world’s oldest professions‚ prostitution. The wave of modernity brought on an abundance of prostitution in Paris‚ thus the theme of the brothels‚ and sex workers became a prominent subject in art. For many Modernist artists the depiction of the prostitution was a means for shining a light to the sexual

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    century and was one of the first artists to approach modern and postmodern-life subjects‚ he was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. Many of his earlier works‚ such as Luncheon on the Grass (Le déjeuner sur l’herbe) and Olympia‚ caused much controversy. Luncheon on the Grass was particularly discredited by society‚ that it was exhibited in the Salon des Refusés (Salon of the rejected). The work juxtaposes a naked women to a couple of fully dressed men‚ which affronted many

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    An investigation into Social History: How successfully did Hitler accomplish his goals at the 1936 Olympic Games? Planning the investigation: To answer this question‚ I looked into two main topics. I researched what Hitler’s goals actually were‚ and whether each of these goals had been fulfilled. I also evaluated two resources both created around the year 1936‚ to determine their relevance to a historian today. After this‚ I made a final analysis of my evidence. By investigating this‚ I hope

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    The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (often called simply‚ the Seven Wonders of the World) is a list of man-made structures built during the classical era. Scholars believe that ancient historians began compiling the list in the second century B.C. The final list of the Seven Wonders that we currently reference was defined in the Middle Ages. The Great Pyramid at Giza Cairo‚ Egypt Noted for being the only surviving member of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World‚ the Great Pyramid is the largest

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    will be taken from is the 1970s onwards as this is reliable in comparison to older research. There will be eight key topics that may also contain subheadings. Firstly‚ what actually is success in bodybuilding? ‘Bodybuilding.com’ believes “… the Mr. Olympia (Appendix 1) is the pinnacle of physical accomplishment...” With all the promotion and documentation around the competition‚ it’s hard to disagree. This project will focus on the professional (pro) aspect of bodybuilding and what creates an IFBB (Appendix

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    conceived in the Pella locale of Macedonia on July 20‚ 356 B.C.‚ to folks King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia‚ King Neoptolemus’ daughter. Alexander and his sister were brought up in Pella’s imperial court. Growing up‚ Alexander scarcely ever saw his dad‚ who invested the greater part of his energy occupied with military crusades and additional conjugal issues. In spite of the fact that Olympia served as an effective good example for the kid‚ Alexander developed to loathe his dad’s nonappearance

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    Leni Riefenstahl: Documentary Film-Maker or Propaganda? 1. Her directorial debut‚ “Blue Light”‚ caught Hitler’s attention. 2. Whether “Triumph of the Will” and “Olympia” should be considered ‘documentaries’ or ‘propaganda films’. 3. She says that TOW doesn’t contain a single reconstructed scene‚ or tendentious commentary. Everything is true and purely historical. She believes that propaganda is recreating events in order to illustrate a thesis. 4. Many forms ranging from attempts

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    example: “Men’s Youth bodybuilding championship‚ Student Men’s Athletic Physique Championship‚ HK Junior Men’s Bodybuilding Championship‚ Men’s Fitness Physique Championship‚ etc.”; In 2005 INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) Natural Olympia CCSN Performing Arts Center‚ there are over 15types of categories‚ for example: “Fitness‚ teenage Men 13-17‚ Teenage Men 18-19‚ Junior Men ‚Open Men & Women(short/medium/tall)‚ Physically Challenged of Wheelchair‚ Standing ‚Mixed Pairs ‚Bikini

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    many‚ such as Hannibal the Carthaginian‚ the Romans Pompey‚ and Napoleon. He was born around July 20‚ 356 B.C. in Pella‚ which is the prehistoric capital of Macedonia. Alexander was the son of Phillip II‚ King of Macedonia‚ and of his fourth wife Olympias‚ an Epirote princess. Alexander’s childhood revolved around his father. He spent most of his time watching his father transform Macedonia into a great military power. He also watched them win victory after victory on the battlefields of Balkans

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