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 […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
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 […]
The Stages of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
The nuclear fuel cycle represents how the nuclear fuel progresses from creation to disposal. It also describes the series of industrial activities involved in the […]
Causes of the French Revolution
The French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799 marked a turning point in the history of France. It transformed the country from a monarchical […]
Impacts of the French Revolution
Scholars have regarded the French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799 as one of the defining moments of modern history. Its impacts revolved around […]
The Role of Napoleon in the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte or Napoleon was one of the primary figures in the French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799. His influence in the political […]
