Category: History

During the month of March 2009, the wax icon of First Lady Michele Obama will be on display at the Madame Tussauds where it will join those of previous First Ladies including Jacqueline Kennedy and Hilary Clinton (Miller). The wax immortalization of American First Ladies is part of a long human practice that has carried…

Reciting the Quran in part or whole (Recitative Quran), forms an integral part of the Muslim culture. The author argues that the oral character of the Quran is perceptible in every aspect of the Muslim culture, today as in any previous age of the Islamic history. The author points out that the recitative function of…

Hinduism is a major religion principally in the Republic of Asia and also in Nepal. Historical development of Hinduism originates from two sources. The first source dates back to the third millennium. This source is referred to as the Indus valley culture although most features of this source have since been eluded. The other source…

Gnosticism is contained in the Gospel of Judas The early Christian church believers practiced Gnosticism whereby there was a general belief associated with personal spiritual and Godly revelation during different times and under varying circumstances. The practice of Gnosticism is well seen in the gospel of Judas. This is traced back to the times when…

Isaiah is far from presenting the story of Israel in chronological order, but it still makes it possible to restore some of the most important moments from the history of Israel and the people who lived there. This poem, above all, reflects the Jewish continuity and the fact that the Jews are the only nation…

History of Aluminium In their natural state, components of Aluminium were used many years ago mostly in Rome, Egypt, and Greece. Aluminum Sulphate, for example, was considered to be an aid in dying procedures, while hydrated Aluminium silicates came in handy in pottery since they were used as a source of clay. This metal was…

The history of early Israelites can be an intriguing subject considering that there are multiple pathways to exploring it. Ultimately, it can be expected that the biblical texts and accounts offer the best insight into the history of early Israelites. However, the presence of other historical documents, tests, and artifacts may seek to offer a…

Table of Contents The geomorphic history of the Seal Rocks Environmental Setting Experimental Design References The geomorphic history of the Seal Rocks Coastal landforms undergo changes based on the surrounding environment, notably the positions of the low and high tides and the movement and location of waves. The Holocene, which was colored by a rapid…

Table of Contents History of Potatoes Growing Popularity of Potatoes Potato Variety: Benefits, Dishes and More References Picture References History of Potatoes Today potatoes are grown in different countries and used as a staple food. The history of this vegetable is genuinely unique, since its history began more than ten thousand years ago in the…

Table of Contents Introduction History of Asbestos Uses of Asbestos Harmful Effects The Ban of Asbestos Countries still using Asbestos Other Current uses of Asbestos Conclusion References Introduction Asbestos refers to a set of “six naturally occurring silicate minerals exploited commercially for their desirable physical properties” (Hamer & Dodson, 2011). The various types of asbestos…