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The History Behind ‘Pomp & Circumstance’ and 8 Other Graduation Traditions Some commencement ceremony traditions, like the cap and gown, have medieval origins; others developed more recently. How Did Beethoven Die? Genetic analysis of the composer's hair reveals a likely cause of death. ...
The Tragic Love Stories Behind the Supreme Court’s Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Rulings Edie Windsor and Jim Obergefell were fighting for basic spousal rights. Remembering the Pulse Nightclub Shooting At 2:02 a.m. on June 12, 2016, a lone gunman entered Latin night at Pulse in Orlando and ...
No surprise, then, that throughout American history, women have bucked societal norms and driven — around town, across the country, in races, and for gender equality. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a look back at famous female drivers who proved women belong behind the ...
A final group has focused on commodities, especially tea and sugar, as the driving force behind the development of 18th-century consumer culture and norms of gentility. Food is a common thread in each of these fields of study but not, as yet, a field of its own.More recent studies of ...
For proof, we can look to the many matrilineal societies dotted all over the world. In some regions, these traditions may date back thousands of years.
Robert Bednarz and Sarah Witham Bednarz (2008) noted, “Geography runs the risk of becoming the ‘subject left behind,’ especially in today's politically conservative environment in which history is privileged among the social sciences” (p. 24). Other challenges, such as limited space in the...
The Middle Ages seem to have slightly improved the position of women, however not for reasons that have anything to do with achieving gender equality. The main motivation behind such changes stemmed from the religions’ and churches’ own interests and calculations. During this period, Christianity...
2. Inequality and Lack of Inclusivity Challenge:Some global initiatives may not fully address underlying issues of inequality and may not be inclusive enough, potentially leaving vulnerable populations behind. Criticisms:Critics argue that certain agreements may not adequately consider the diverse needs of...
Examine the history behind the territorial dispute over Kashmir Key Takeaways Key Points British rule in India ended in 1947 with the creation of new states, Pakistan and India. The 562 Indian princely states were left to choose whether to join India or Pakistan or to remain independent. Jammu...