Humanities

Filippo Brunelleschi(Art History)

1425

One of Brunelleschi's paintings that showcases his linear perspective.

Francis Bacon(Philosophy)

1600

Considered to be the father of the scientific method and argued that humans can advance through observation, experimentation and inductive reasoning

Signing of the Declaration of Independence(History)

1776

Founding Fathers declaring their declaration of independence from Britain

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft(Literature)

1792

A book that sparked feminist movements for women's suffrages across the world.

Frederick Douglass - A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

1845

This autobiography tells the story of Frederick Douglass, an African American man who escaped slavery and became a leading abolitionist and writer.

Matthew Brady Civil War Photography

1860

One of the many photos taken by Brady during the civil war.

Emancipation of Slaves in the U.S. – History

1865

Depicts Lincoln saving African Americans

The Rite of Spring- Igor Stravinsky(Music)

1913

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP42C-4zL3w&t=2s

Women’s Suffrage in the U.S(History)

1920

Women in the streets protesting for their rights.

Premier of Show Boat(Theater)

1927

A play that displayed serious social issues such as racisms and class inequality

Cuban Overture - George Gershwin (Music)

1932

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC8xYHGnkuw&t=1s

Earth From Space (photography)

1966

First time humanity has seen earth from a different celestial body.

2001: A Space Odyssey (Film History)

1968

The film explores humanity’s evolution from primitive tool-users to space explorers who create advanced AI.

Construction Of the Willis Tower(Architecture)

1973

A photo that displays the height of the Willis Tower.

The Fall of the Berlin Wall(History)

1989

Shortly after the borders were opened, both east and west Berliners were reconnected after almost 30 years.