Found 175 Articles for World History

Introduction The name Athens, which honors the goddess Athena, is derived from an older Pre-Greek language that dates to between 7, 000 and 5, 000 B.C.E. It is thought to be the start of Western civilisation. During the city's Golden Age, notable authors, thinkers, and artists like Hippocrates and Plato flourished. It is the setting for the origins of the concepts of democracy and the constitution as a form of government. Athens Athens was the biggest and most potent of the Greek city-states. It was given the name Athena, after the goddess of learning and battle. Athens was a ... Read More

Introduction Athenian democratic system of government was developed in the 6th century B.C. Athens. It was one of the most famous democratic systems in Greece. Around the sixth century BC, Athenian democracy emerged in the Greek city-state (known as a polis) of Athens, which included the city of Athens and the surrounding territory of Attica. It is a response to aristocratic dominance and rivalry among the aristocratic people of Athens. It was the first known democratic form of government known to mankind. Furthermore, it has deep historical roots dating back to its inception and a series of reforms ... Read More

Introduction Athena is the Greek goddess of knowledge, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, justice, and power. She is also known as Pallas Athena. She is sometimes shown as a stately woman in armour clutching a spear or shield. She is the daughter of the ultimate deity, Zeus. Together with Artemis and Hestia, Athena is one of the three virgin goddesses and one of the most significant gods in Greek mythology. She was many heroes' defenders, including Odysseus and Heracles, and was linked to various symbols, including the owl and the olive tree. Birth of Athena Athena was born from her father ... Read More

IntroductionAccording to Greek mythology, Zeus punished the Titan Atlas by making him bear the load of the universe on his shoulders. Atlas was regarded as a wise person and the creator of astronomy in addition to being the father of several stars and a key figure in one of Hercules' most illustrious labours. He was the titular first monarch of Atlantis in Plato's account, and this enormous god also bestowed names on the big Atlantic Ocean, a vast mountainous region in northern Africa, and any significant collection of maps. Origin Greek mythology describes Atlas as the brother of ... Read More

Introduction Atlantis is a mythical island mentioned in Plato’s famous work, "Timaeus and Critias." It is a 2, 400-year-old fascination. Plato described it as a powerful nation that perished in the middle of the night. Location of Plato’s Atlantis It is a larger landscape located beyond the Pillars of Hercules, assumed to be located to the west of the Strait of Gibraltar in the Atlantic Ocean. Modern-day scholars believe the Greek island of Santorini to be Plato’s Atlantis. Plato’s Atlantis Plato's Atlantis is believed to have existed around 360 BC; according to him, the founder of Atlantis is the ... Read More

Introduction The Assyrian empire, also called, ‘the first military power in history’, had been well known for its fearsome soldiers and creative general. Before the conquests of Alexander the Great and the Roman Empire, Assyria is considered to become the greatest empire in the ancient world from being a small trading community. Assyrians were well known for their administrative skills and diplomatic supremacy. They initially ruled Ancient Egypt in the South region, through Mesopotamia and the Levant and over to Asia Minor. Assyrians took warfare to new heights as compared to Sumerians, Babylonians, and Akkadians. History The Assyrian ... Read More

Athanaric the Judge Athanaric the Judge, a chieftain of the Gothic people, was born in the fourth century in the region of modern Romania. His father was a local leader, and Athanaric was himself trained in the art of war. He was greatly respected by both the Romans and his people and was known for his fairness and justice. Because of this, the Roman emperor Constantine gave him the title of “Judge”. During the Gothic War against the Roman Empire in the mid-fourth century, Athanaric fought fiercely against the Roman forces and successfully repelled several invasions. Even after the war, ... Read More

Introduction Capitalism refers to a system of the economy where a small percentage of the elite population holds control over the economy of the country. It only focuses on earning profits and mistreats the labour involved. It is a highly criticized economic system but dominates the economy of some economically leading countries. Concept of Capitalism and its Criticism A cash outlay can be recognised as an asset on the balance sheet rather than a cost on the income statement according to the capitalization accounting principle. Both proponents and opponents of capitalism agree that capitalism's singular contribution to history has ... Read More

Introduction Capitalism is a kind of economic system that revolves around the exploitation of the proletariat and the private ownership of means of production, especially by the bourgeois. According to scholars, the development of capitalism is a historical process that occurred through various stages. There is no particular date for tracking this development but there is a very old debate regarding the birth of capitalism in western Europe. Capitalism is believed to have developed since the 16th century. Capitalism is separated from its previous competitors by the fact that in capitalist economic interests were focused on the expansion of ... Read More

Introduction Capitalism refers to an economic system run and owned mostly by private owners. In capitalism, workers use resources on behalf of owners but do not claim a share of or profit from the business; rather, they receive wages on a regular basis. Capitalism has its roots in feudalism and mercantilism. It grew as a result of industrialization in the 19th century. The concept of capitalism is wide and has different types. Capitalism, like the expansion of the economy, brought its own criticism and impact on society. Concept of Capitalism The concept of capitalism revolves around private property rights, ... Read More