History Essays

After the end of World War II, there had been an emergence of two world superpowers the United States and the Soviet Union who would be drawn into a Cold War that was a silent battle that raged on from 1945 to 1991. Which had started when the Soviet Union’s leader, Joseph Stalin, had started … Read more

A great woman named Queen Elizabeth I once said, “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.” Queen Elizabeth, may have been not only the best monarch in English history, but also the most … Read more

British scientists have made discoveries that affected England, but Sir Isaac Newton made discoveries that changed machinery forever. Newton’s discoveries are many, but the main discovery of the laws of motion severely impacted the Industrial Revolution. Newton’s scientific discoveries, opened doors for many inventions, technologies, and other major advancements during the Industrial Revolution. Sir Isaac … Read more

The Cuban missile crisis was a nearly end of the world event that involved two big and powerful nations of the world. It started between the US and Cuba, and USSR got involved. It was a 13  day depression that first started in the bay of pigs in 1962 . USA had a very strong … Read more

Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12, 1809. He died April 19, 1882 in Kent, England. Charles Darwin brought many interesting ideas to the world of science. He established the brilliant idea of evolution. Charles Darwin was an English naturalist and geologist. He is best known for his theory of evolution. Darwin … Read more

The Gilded age, as we know it today spans from the 1870’s to about 1900. The term was coined by American writer Mark Twain. Gilded, meaning gold plated or wealth, refers to the seemingly perfect and orderly society. However, underneath the gold façade lay corruption, poverty, and discrimination. Although the gilded age was a time … Read more

“We’re eyeball to eyeball, and I think the other fellow just blinked” (Dean Rusk). The Cuban Missile Crisis put the world on the edge of its seat, and was the closest anyone has ever gotten to full-scale nuclear war. Even though the event lasted a mere two weeks (from October 14-24, 1962), it played a … Read more

Christopher Columbus was a very intelligent and dedicated Italian explorer that accounted for many great explorations and discoveries. He was born to a semi-large family, with three brothers and a sister. His father, Domenico Colombo, was a wool weaver; his mother was Susanna Fontanarossa. He was considered a seaman, Catholic, and was a self-taught cartographer. … Read more

Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Immortality The most respected world leader in the late 20th century, Nelson Mandela is being remembered for his life-long battle against injustice and apartheid in Africa. Mandela lived in the era of racial discrimination and fought to implement the democratic and equal relations in his country. After 27 years … Read more

The Life of Julius Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar is one of the most famous individuals of Ancient Rome. He expanded the Roman Republic through a series of battles and declared himself a dictator for life. Julius Caesar is one of the greatest military minds in history and remembered for laying the foundation for Roman Empire. … Read more

The Decline of Rome Empire When we hear a phrase “the most powerful and magnificent state” the Rome Empire firstly comes to our minds. Even those, who have nothing to do with history know, that the Rome Empire was the queen between other states. It was invincible for enemies, stable for its citizens and unreachable … Read more

The Industrial Revolution and Its Effects on America Throughout history, mankind has always been intent on creating technological advancements that have improved our lives exponentially. But there is one period of time that saw an increase in technological advances that has surpassed any other time in our history. The Industrial Revolution ushered in an entirely … Read more

Recognizing the Underlying Message in Oedipus The story of Oedipus is a drama that delves into the experience of self-discovery. Here Sophocles creates a compact story line where all of the dramatic action is contained in one single day where Oedipus discovers the true events surrounding his birth and his ultimate destiny. The message is … Read more

Recognizing the True Issue in Antigone The play Antigone begins with a very basic introduction to fifth and sixth century Greek theatre and gives the audience (or readers) a simple synopsis of the importance of Greek theatre at the time and by extension its ultimate value to the writers themselves. However, once those basic fundamentals … Read more