Notre Dame in Paris

by | Feb 22, 2022 | History

Many of the Gothic cathedrals were dedicated to the Virgin Mary – hence, many cathedrals and churches are called “Notre Dame” which means “Our Lady.” The huge Gothic cathedral in Paris -however, is simply known as “Notre...

Canticle of the Sun or Canto 34

by | Feb 22, 2022 | Essay, History

For this Response Paper you will be writing about either “Canticle of the Sun” by St. Francis or “Canto 34” of The Inferno from The Divine Comedy by Dante. Here are the links to each work: Canticle-of-Brother-Sun-and-Sister-Moon.pdfDownload...

The Life of Charlemagne by Einhard

by | Feb 22, 2022 | Discussion Essay, History

Read the following excerpts from the The Life of Charlemagne by Einhard. Briefly discuss something you found interesting about this historical figure from the early part of the Medieval period in western Europe. The Life of Charlemagne by Einhard Your post needs to be...

Mexican Americans role in the Civil War

by | Jan 7, 2022 | History

Historians are very concerned with critical reasoning and clear written communication, posing answers to analytical questions in a clear and straightforward argument. With this in mind, take a position on the following issue and write a reasoned argument supporting...

Controversy related to the colonial past

by | Nov 15, 2021 | History

This week, you are going to research an ongoing controversy related to the colonial past. This is your chance to think about how to deal with the legacies of empire. There are three steps in this project.Step 1 Choose your research topic. These are the options: 1....

Study of history

by | Oct 28, 2021 | Assignment, History

1. Revisit learning block 1-2 to consider your previous thoughts on the study of history and reflect on how your thinking on history has evolved. Finally, respond to the following question: Now that you are coming to the end of this course, has your perception of...