Essays on History

We wish to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the fact that henceforth, we are terminating our reformation program for the Kisumu-based street children. It has taken a period of exactly 26 months since you (Kisumu County Government) entered into an agreement with us (Center for Reformation and...

The Annunciation painting by Leonardo da Vinci The Annunciation painting done by Leonardo da Vinci has befuddled and intrigued many scholars for centuries. This forms one of Leonardo's early painting, and it depicts an influence of his mastery works. The architectural setting of the point opens the landscape of trees that...

For the past decades, historians have tried in earnest to explain the origin of capitalism, how it evolved, and how it spread to other countries in the world. In most cases, historians view capitalism to have originated as a result of trade and commerce, and this made it possible for...

The Impact of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict on the Public Spectrum The long standing conflict between Israeli and Palestine and the continuous war that has been waged across the two nations has taken a great toll on the public spectrum. There are many varied accounts and opinions in regard to the nature,...

During the Second World War, the majority of the men abandoned their family roles and adopted the responsibilities to defend the United States of America. As a result, women became the empowered heads of the family with the duties such as providing the source of livelihood for children. However, after...

Colonialism in Kenya resulted from the imperialism which can be known as the highest stage of capitalism. Colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism have the following definition in common: cultural and political domination as well as economic exploitation. At some extent, it became necessary for the three processes to exist as one....

Ancient Greece and Rome Ancient Greece and Rome are countries in the Mediterranean region. During the colonial period, the interactions between the two countries were through trade in the black sea. Ancient Greece and Rome can be contrasted and compared through social, political, and economic lenses. Economic Similarities and Differences Both countries have...

The 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina has gone into history as two of the most critical incidents to have ever occurred in the U.S. On 11th Sept 2001, AL Qaeda hijacked four commercial airliners and crashed into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon (CBC, 2011). The incident became the most...

Should the Statue of Sir John A. Macdonald Be Removed from Victoria City Hall? Canadian history ranks John A. Macdonald as the first prime ministers serving for more than a decade and a half. Born on January 11th, 1815. Sir. Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada and rose through...

Tattooing: From Traditional Art to Commercial Trend Tattooing has evolved in dynamic ways from the traditional form to the showbiz industry. Tattooing has a significant meaning related to gang, traditions, and lifestyle. Tattooing has been used as spiritual protection from the evil spirit by the Nazis’ in the army. Some people...

Clyde Ross's Childhood Clyde Ross was born in 1923 near Clarksdale, Mississippi. During the 1920s, majority of the locals in Mississippi were continuously robbed of the vote, a control plotted through the deceit of the poll tax and the influence of the lynch mob. The state’s regime at the time associated...

Moulin Rouge is a French play which tells the story of a young author who falls in love with a movie star featured in the Moulin Rouge. The young poets defy his father's order and join the colorfully diverse clique inhabiting the dark, fantasy world in France. In the dingy...