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The Leakey Family and Paleoanthropological Research, 2005.
An analysis of the accomplishments and contributions of the Leakey family to paleoanthropological research.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the contributions of the Leakey family. The paper discusses Louis Leakey, the British-Kenyan archaeologist and paleoanthropologist who gained world-renowned fame and professional prestige for his academic studies of human origins. It then goes on to enumerate the successes and contributions of other members of the Leakey family.
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"The Leakey Family: An Analysis of Accomplishments The British-Kenyan archaeologist and paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey gained world-renowned fame and professional prestige for his academic studies of human origins. Leakey, his wife and professional partner Mary, and their son Richard made key paleoanthropological discoveries that dramatically enhanced our understanding of humanity's earliest ancestors. Richard Leakey and his wife, Maeve, continued their family's legacy of paleoanthropological research and inspired their daughter Louise to become a paleoanthropologist as well. (Kirjasto 2005) This generational dedication to the study of anthropology began when Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey was born in Kenya on August 7, 1903 to Harry and Mary Leakey, who were English missionaries."
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The Problem of Noah's Ark, 2005.
An analysis of the story of Noah's ark in the Bible, in relation to the context of modern scientific and archaeological research.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at important elements of the Bible, specifically the story of the flood and Noah's Ark as well as other related aspects of Genesis in the context of archeology. The paper examines problems with the creationist explanation of the Noah's ark story and why it doesn't fit with modern scientific and archaeological research, as well as discussing some reasons why people prefer the Creationist approach.
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"Everyone in the western world knows what they're looking at when they see a representation of an old man, a boat and a pair of animals, whether they be giraffes, rabbits or elephants. One doesn't need to be an active believer in any of the Biblical faiths to identify Noah and his Ark. In fact, the old man with a boat and some animals would probably have been an identifiable figure in the ancient world as well, from the Mediterranean to Indonesia, but especially in the middle east, where creation stories have included a divine salvation from a flood since the second millennium B.C. (Thompson 15; Bright 33)."
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The Study of History, 2005.
A discussion on methods of interpreting history and historical objects.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 133.95
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The paper discusses how, in the study of history, the "ways of knowing" the past of an object, a culture, or an event is a difficult and highly subjective challenge. The paper examines how the historian's methods are characterized by their own perspectives and objectives, and this quite often occurs in ways that are not consciously recognized by the historian. The paper further examines how this distortion is a highly problematic issue, for the study of history is essential to the understanding of both the past and the present, and also to shed light on many possible futures. This paper approaches the issue of multiple "ways of knowing" as applied to the study of history, with the purpose of clarifying the need for minimized personal perceptions and interpretations within the context of historical research and the teaching of social studies to the next generation.
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Ancient Observatories, 2005.
A discussion of ancient civilizations and the connection between astronomy and archeology.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper describes how, through the ages, it has become evident that ancient civilizations had methods of creating structures that are unexplained, even to this day. The paper discusses how the manner in which astronomy affects archeology verifies this contention. The paper examines ancient observatories such as Chaco Canyon, Machu Picchu, and Chichen Itza, which have given science the means to explore the methods practiced by ancient societies in correlating the existence of their societies with the heavens.
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Wright and Cultural Stagnation, 2005.
A discussion of Ronald Wright's book "A Short History of Progress".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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The paper analyzes Ronald Wright's book "A Short History of Progress", 2004. The paper discusses how Wright examines the history of civilizations in terms of cultural stagnation by tracing examples from the Stone Ages, to the Middle Ages, to Contemporary society. He looks at how civilizations today are not much different in terms of evolution and progression.
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T"he book "A Short History of Progress" written by Ronald Wright discusses the patterns of progress and disasters in humanity since the Stone Age and examines the inherent dangers of cultural stagnation. Wright traces the progression of civilization throughout the years from the Stone Ages to today. His book provides evidence from history that is compelling and thought provoking. Wright's central argument is based on the notion that rise and fall of civilizations past demonstrate self-destructiveness, thus provides a glimpse into the future for civilizations to come."
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The Role of Greek and Roman Imperial Cults, 2005.
Examines the impact of imperial cults on Greek and Roman society.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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Whatever the degree to which individual people embraced their leaders as literal gods or divine fountainheads, it is clear that such cults played a tremendous role in the religious and political development of ancient societies. The paper shows that this was especially true for Hellenistic Greece and the Roman Empire, both of which existed under these cults - the former providing much of the historical and ideological groundwork for the latter.
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"The ruler cults of ancient Greece and the later imperial cults of ancient Rome are much-debated topics in classical studies. Historians have long struggled to understand the role that these cults played in the construction of these societies both at the ideological and practical, day-to-day levels. The debate most often revolves around the degree to which these cults could be considered religious institutions at all (Harland par. 1-2). Many critics feel that these cults were little more than opportunistic attempts to manipulate politics in these societies. Others argue that these cults, whatever their political machinations, actually did have religious basis."
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Ancient to Early Mediterranean History, 2005.
An overview of this time period in history.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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The ancient empires of the Mediterranean were the Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Ottomans. The desire to control the world was one of the leading factors in the downfall of different Mediterranean empires. The paper shows that three specific political trends that led to the decline of the Mediterranean empire and the rise of the Western European hegemony are related to religion, cultures, and military.
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"The Mediterranean region is one of the most important in world history and it is the origin point of Western Civilization" (History Mediterranean p. 1). The ancient empires of the Mediterranean were the Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Ottomans. The desire to control the world was one of the leading factors in the downfall of different Mediterranean empires. Three specific political trends that led to the decline of the Mediterranean empire and the rise of the Western European hegemony are related to religion, cultures, and military. The Persian Empire Who were the Persians? What roles did they play in ancient empires of the Mediterranean? What caused their downfall? These questions are important in the study of ancient Mediterranean history and what were the causes of their downfall. "The Persians created an empire, the largest yet seen in the ancient world, 3,000 miles."
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Oxtotitlan Paintings, 2005.
Examines the polychrome paintings of the Olmec civilization in the caves of Oxtotitlan.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The recent discovery of the polychrome paintings of the Olmec civilization in the caves of Oxtotitlan has a number of scholars searching for answers. The paper shows that some of the paintings are quite substantial in size and unfortunately the presence of tourists and exposure to the elements are beginning to have a negative effect on the paintings. The paper shows that the use of the cave as a place to hold religious ceremonies may be causing the most damage to these paintings.
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Slavery and Democracy, 2004.
This paper looks at Athenian Democracy under Pericles and how it was enabled by the practice of slavery.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper is a discussion of Athenian Democracy under Pericles as made possible by the existence of slavery. The paper explains that the massive slave population in Ancient Greece during this time underpinned the bulk of Greek society and drove the economy that allowed this state to flourish.
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"The ascendancy of the Greek polis in the Ancient World culminated in Athens in the fifth century BC under the leadership of the great statesman Pericles. Never holding an office higher than that of general, Pericles nonetheless dominated the political landscape of Athens for more than forty years. Under his sure hand, Athens became emblematic of all that many in modern times believe to epitomize Classic Greek culture - a shining glamorous city boasting the acropolis, the Parthenon and countless other marvels of architecture - a paragon of participatory democracy."
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Mesa Verde National Park, 2004.
Discusses the history and establishment of Mesa Verde National Park.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the history of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The paper explains that the park was built to preserve the cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people and that it is of historical and archaeological significance to visitors and scientists alike.
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