Humanities

  • Augustus passes Roman Family Reform Laws (History)
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    Augustus passes Roman Family Reform Laws (History)

    These laws motivated a marriage an to raise children, which strongly shaped a Roman family.
  • Platos writes the Republic (Philosophy)
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    Platos writes the Republic (Philosophy)

    Plato explains how a families motivate good development and citizenship.
  • Period: 420 to

    Family Timeline Through History

  • Shakespeare writes King Lear (Theater)

    Shakespeare writes King Lear (Theater)

    The whole story is about a father and his daughters, family loyalty and betrayal.
  • Velazquez paints Las Meninas (Art History)

    Velazquez paints Las Meninas (Art History)

    This piece of art history is a glimpse into the life of a
    Spanish royal family
  • Creation of the first photograph (Photography)

    Creation of the first photograph (Photography)

    Photography becomes a new way families can come together and keep memories
  • Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (Literature)

    Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (Literature)

    A very popular book about sister and motherhood and family love.
  • Eiffel Tower (Architecture)

    Eiffel Tower (Architecture)

    This popular architecture in Paris brings family and love together making a beautiful gathering.
  • The Nutcracker Ballet (Theater/Music)

    The Nutcracker Ballet (Theater/Music)

    The story revolves around a young girl and her family celebrating Christmas and the magic of childhood. It is one of the mot famous family holiday traditions.
  • Picasso Paints Family of Saltimbanques (Art History)

    Picasso Paints Family of Saltimbanques (Art History)

    The painting is a group of travelers posed like a family unit, symbolizing how people make family connections even outside biological relationships.
  • Golden Gate Bridge (Architecture)

    Golden Gate Bridge (Architecture)

    An American symbol; Many families visit and connect together.
  • The Wizard of Oz (Film History)

    The Wizard of Oz (Film History)

    This film is mostly focused on Dorothy’s path to finding home and forming family bonds with friends along the way. Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfpF8UUVTeM
  • Billie Holiday records “God Bless the Child” (Music

    Billie Holiday records “God Bless the Child” (Music

    This song is about independence from struggling family relationships.
  • “We are Family” by Sister Sledge (Music)

    “We are Family” by Sister Sledge (Music)

    An Anthem that celebrates unity, loyalty, and family. Very catchy and great family song. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyGY2NfYpeE
  • Mrs. Doubtfire Film (Film History)

    Mrs. Doubtfire Film (Film History)

    This film is about a father that does anything in his power to keep a connection to his children after a divorce. Very great example on family love and struggles.
  • Toy Story (Film)

    Toy Story (Film)

    This film shows the quality of loyalty and family like relationships amongst toys. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-PjgYDrg70