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Tag: Yale University

Why are the Romans considered great city builders?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by JL Admin

The Roman Empire continues to be of historical importance even today.  This is because the political, social, architectural and cultural achievements made by Romans during their Empire’s peak, continues to inspire people even today.  The capital city of Rome was especially famous for its detailed planning and organization.  It is difficult to perceive how city…

How did photography reflect the values and stereotypes that underlay European colonialism?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by JL Admin

On par with the written word, photography is a potent tool of historical documentation.  The advent of still picture devices, as they were crudely called during their initial days, coincided with the peak years of European colonialism.  While the concept of photography is a valuable aid for a historical scholar in presenting “facts”, the prevailing…

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