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The Benedictine Monks | The Rule Of St. Benedict | Western Civilization I – Lesson 70

Based on the book, Rule of St. Benedict, one can grasp a clear understanding of the ways the Benedictines lived in the monastery. Rule of St. Benedict is a guidebook established by St. Benedict the founder of the Benedictine religious order. In his guidebook, Rule of St. Benedict, he conveys guidelines on how to live a life that will please God whilst living in his … Continue reading The Benedictine Monks | The Rule Of St. Benedict | Western Civilization I – Lesson 70

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Minucius Felix Defended Christianity | Western Civilization I – Lesson 65

Marcus Minucius Felix was one of the earliest Latin apologists for Christianity. Though we have very little knowledge of his personal history, we are left with his book; Octavius. The book, Octavius, is an early writing in defence of Christianity. It is written in the form of a dialogue between the pagan Caecilius Natalis and the Christian Octavius Januarius, a provincial lawyer, the friend and fellow-student of the author. Through … Continue reading Minucius Felix Defended Christianity | Western Civilization I – Lesson 65

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Christianity Compared To The Ancient Greeks | Western Civilization – Lesson 60

How can one compare Christianity to the works of Homer, an ancient Greek author? According to the New Testament, Christianity teaches one to practice love and forgiveness towards one another. In the works of Homer, such as the Iliad, one is taught lessons on courage, bravery, and loyalty but also lust and the pursuit of physical pleasure. How can one compare them? How do they differ? … Continue reading Christianity Compared To The Ancient Greeks | Western Civilization – Lesson 60

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The Roman Baths Of Caracalla | Western Civilization I – Lesson 55

The Baths of Caracalla were established in Rome c. AD 212 by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. The building was a large and stately building with a beautiful interior, inbuilt statues and stunning marbled floors. The purpose of the building was for public bathing among the Roman citizens. Although the Baths of Caracalla were only in operation until the 530s before they became unused heaps of … Continue reading The Roman Baths Of Caracalla | Western Civilization I – Lesson 55

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Ancient Liberty vs. Modern Liberty – The Differences | Western Civilizations I – Lesson 40

What is the difference between the liberty of the ancients and the liberty of the moderns? What would moderns find lacking in ancient liberty? What do you think about when you hear the word ‘liberty’? Chances are, you think of freedom of speech or perhaps the right to own weapons or to come and go without permission from any government officials. But what about ancient … Continue reading Ancient Liberty vs. Modern Liberty – The Differences | Western Civilizations I – Lesson 40

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Medea by Euripides | Greeks Attitudes Towards Foreigners And Women | Western Civilization I – Lesson 35

Medea was a myth that had many renditions. The most controversial rendition of this myth was written by Euripides who wrote it as a Greek tragedy in 431 BC. When the play was released there was a lot of scepticism from the Greek audience due to the violence, roles of the main character Medea and the disturbing themes in the play. The Euripides version of … Continue reading Medea by Euripides | Greeks Attitudes Towards Foreigners And Women | Western Civilization I – Lesson 35

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The Ancient Athenian Government | Western Civilization I – Lesson 30

The ancient Athenian government was notably different from modern governments. Becoming an Athenian citizen didn’t happen unless you had two well-known Athenian parents and were a male above the age of thirty. The government worked in four segments; assembly, the council of the five hundred and one, law courts and magistrates. In this essay, I will discuss how each segment of the government, operated in … Continue reading The Ancient Athenian Government | Western Civilization I – Lesson 30

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What Was Spartan Society Like? | Western Civilization I – Lesson 25

In the late eighth century B.C, Sparta conquered the neighboring district of Messenia. The Spartan citizens conquered the land of the Messenians and the Messenians could do nothing but become slaves as their only form of survival. Spartans renamed the Messenians, who had become their slave, ‘Helots’. Because the Helots outnumbered the Spartans ten to one, the Spartans became convinced that the Helots might have … Continue reading What Was Spartan Society Like? | Western Civilization I – Lesson 25

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What Is The Meaning Of Plato’s Allegory Of The Cave? | Western Civilization I – Lesson 20

Plato’s allegory of the cave can be found in the beginning of Plato’s dialogue, The Republic. The summary of the allegory goes like this; Imagine a small group of people that since birth, have been held hostage in a cave. They are chained down as prisoners and behind them, there is a bright fire and in front of them there is wall. There are also … Continue reading What Is The Meaning Of Plato’s Allegory Of The Cave? | Western Civilization I – Lesson 20

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Polyphemus & Odysseus From The Odyssey By Homer | Western Civilization I – Lesson 15

After a long ten years of fighting against Troy, Odysseus and his men, upon sailing home, came across a beautiful island. Little did they know, the island was the home to Cyclops. Cyclops were a race ruthless giants that only had one eye in the middle of their heads.Odysseus and his men explored the island curiously until they found at big cave. Hungry from the … Continue reading Polyphemus & Odysseus From The Odyssey By Homer | Western Civilization I – Lesson 15

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