by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | May 30, 2022 | History, Jeanet Maduro de Polanco
The Roman Empire was one of the greatest in the history of mankind, and yet it fell in the end. Why so? Rome’s founders lived in great poverty, giving away the little they had in order to ensure the prosperity of the empire. On the contrary, their successors did not...
by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | May 15, 2022 | History, Jeanet Maduro de Polanco
The first half of the 19th century brought many changes, with new opportunities for employment, modern ideas of work, and fluctuating economic cycles. It was a period when women’s roles changed greatly. The Industrial Revolution reinvented the role of women not...
by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | Mar 24, 2022 | History, Jeanet Maduro de Polanco
Definition As defined by Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the US, “democracy is government of the people for the people and by the people”. The concept of democracy has evolved significantly over time. The original form of democracy was what is today known...
by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | Mar 7, 2022 | History, Jeanet Maduro de Polanco
There is more to history than knowing past times and dates. The study of history is not only useful but rather indispensable; however, the actual product of studying historic events is far less tangible or perceivable than other fields of study. To answer the...
by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | Jan 26, 2022 | History, Jeanet Maduro de Polanco
Throughout time women have been catalysts for progress. They faced adversity and persevered through their plight to educate and advance liberties for all. Many notable women changed history. Some women have affected history with only their words. Jane Austen’s...
by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | Dec 27, 2021 | History, Jeanet Maduro de Polanco
Shipwrecks capture the imagination more than any other piece of history. While shipwrecks tell stories of conflict and disaster, they are also a living testament to their time period. In examining shipwrecks from around the world, one can learn about the culture and...
