Australia-based Carnegie Wave Energy Limited installed its CETO technology system off the coast of Garden Island in Western Australia in late 2014 to use oceanic […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Goddess Ēostre and the Origin of Easter
Easter or Pasch Sunday is one of the most important religious festivities in Roman Catholicism and some Christian denominations. This event marks the celebration of […]
The Trial of Socrates According to Plato
The trial of Socrates marked an interesting turning point in the lives of his followers. It is important to note that Socrates did not have […]
Age of Enlightenment: Legacy and Criticisms
An emerging cultural movement shook the Western world and transformed involved Western societies during the 17th and 18th centuries. Scholars call this turning point in […]
Plato: The Philosopher Kings of Kallipolis
In the Socratic dialogue “Republic,” Greek philosopher Plato envisioned and proposed a utopian city-state ruled by a particular class of citizens who possess a firm […]
Background and Origins of the Crusades
The Crusades were a series of military campaigns by the Roman Catholic Church and allied European states beginning in the late 11th century and lasting until […]
The Role of Pope Urban II in the First Crusade
The role of Pope Urban II in the First Crusade was essential and critical. In fact, as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he […]
Reasons for the Success of the First Crusade
The First Crusade succeeded in reclaiming Jerusalem and other holy places in the Near East that were under Muslim control. Note that this military expedition […]
History and Origins of Chess: From India to Persia and Europe
Tracing the history and origins of chess can yield interesting insights about the history of human civilization. Because chess has become a cultural artifact, examining […]
The Major Theories of International Relations
Theories of international relations provide a framework for analyzing situations involving interactions between different international actors or the corresponding phenomenon emerging from the decisions and […]
