Scholars focused on the study of human nature, history, and languages. This encouraged a more secular view of the world and promoted education and learning. - The rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts led to advances in philosophy, science, and mathematics. Thinkers like Nicolaus ...
The Renaissance profoundly changed the European intellectual life in the early modern period. Through the rediscovery of ancient texts, it triggered both a rebirth of classical learning and a rebirth of European culture in general. Its influence was felt in literature, philosophy, art, politics, ...
Greek Influence on Modern Society Lesson Summary Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? FAQ Why is Greek literature so important? Greek literature has had an enormous impact on Western culture. It is almost impossible to understand the history of English literature without ...
Spanning over 3 millennia with one of the highest concentrations of architecture in the world, Rome is a transcendental influence on the world's culture. Often called “The Eternal City,” it developed as the capital and seat of power of the Roman Empire, regarded by many as the first Imper...
Ancient Greece and American Conservatism: Classical Influence on the Modern RightThe stated goal of John Bloxham's book is 'to illuminate the history of ancient Greek ideas and examples used by American conservatives from the aftermath of World War II to the administration of G......
During the period of Greek colonization (from the eighth century to the sixth century B.C.) these states extended their influence over southern Italy, eastern Sicily, southern France, the northern coast of Africa (Cyrenaica), and the straits and coasts of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov,...
The Greek alphabet is still a living writing system in Greece as well as Greek communities around the world. During its nearly long history, it was the basis forEtruscan(and by extensionLatin),Coptic,Gothic, andCyrillicscripts, as well as provided various degrees of influence onGlagolitic,Armenia...
Liu Siliang, a lecturer at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Humanities and a researcher at the university's Institute of Mythology, said the fairy tales in Shan Hai Jing had a profound influence on the creation of classic Chinese supernatural literature such as Journey to the West an...
题目In the Ancient Greek world,one was meant to focus on a close knowledge of just two books,Homer's The Odyssey and his The Iliad,because these were the best guides to action in military and civilian affairs.However,the modern world firmly equals the intelligent person ...
Long recognized in the West for its natural and man-mademonuments, for its silks and its satins and for its delectable cuisine, China is also credited with inventions and discoveries which continue to influence our world today as they did at their inception. ...