Humanities Final Project

  • Period: 600 BCE to 500 BCE

    The Birth of Greek Democracy

    During this time in Athens, leaders like Solon and Cleisthenes helped create the world’s first form of democracy, where citizens could vote and take part in government.
    This shows major progress because people gained more rights, more fairness, and a new way of thinking about leadership and power.
  • Period: 445 BCE to 432 BCE

    The Parthenon (Athens)

    A symbol of Greek achievement in architecture and human design.
  • Period: 341 BCE to 270 BCE

    Epicurus & Epicureanism (Philosophy)

    Epicurus taught that happiness comes from simple living and controlling fear. This was progress because it moved away from fear-based belief systems.
  • Euclid Writes Elements
    300 BCE

    Euclid Writes Elements

    Euclid wrote Elements, one of the most important math books in history. It organized geometry in a clear, logical way that people still use today.
    This shows progress because it improved scientific thinking and helped future discoveries in math, architecture, engineering, and even astronomy.
  • Assassination of Julius Caesar (History)
    44 BCE

    Assassination of Julius Caesar (History)

    Led to progress in Roman government and the rise of the Roman Empire.
  • The Colosseum Completed
    100

    The Colosseum Completed

    A major achievement in engineering and design, influencing stadiums today.
  • Invention of Paper in China (History / Communication)
    105

    Invention of Paper in China (History / Communication)

    A major communication breakthrough that made writing and education easier.
  • The Adoration of the Magi by Gentile da Fabriano (Art History / Painting)
    1423

    The Adoration of the Magi by Gentile da Fabriano (Art History / Painting)

    Helped transition from medieval art into the Renaissance → progress in detail, color, and movement.
  • Gutenberg Invents the Printing Press (History / Communication)
    1440

    Gutenberg Invents the Printing Press (History / Communication)

    Books became easier to make → massive progress in reading and knowledge.
  • William Shakespeare’s Hamlet

    William Shakespeare’s Hamlet

    Shakespeare expanded what drama could be. In Hamlet, he explored inner conflict, madness, and morality, showing psychological progress in storytelling. His influence shaped modern theater and literature for centuries.
  • Isaac Newton’s Principia Mathematica

    Isaac Newton’s Principia Mathematica

    Newton’s book explained how gravity and motion work. It showed huge progress in science, proving that math and reason could explain nature.
  • American Declaration of Independence

    American Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration showed political progress by stating that everyone has rights and freedom. It inspired many other countries to fight for equality and independence.
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    The French Revolution

    The French Revolution was a time of social progress and change. People fought for freedom, equality, and fair treatment, which inspired future governments.
  • Nicéphore Niépce’s First Photograph

    Nicéphore Niépce’s First Photograph

    The first photograph ever taken showed progress in art and science. It allowed people to capture real life and moments in a way never seen before.
  • Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species

    Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species

    Darwin’s book introduced the idea of evolution. It showed scientific progress by explaining how all living things change and adapt over time.
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    The Impressionism movement

    The Impressionist movement began in France, led by artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. They painted outdoor scenes using bright colors and quick brushstrokes to capture light and feeling. This showed progress in creativity and freedom from traditional art rules.
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    Eiffel Tower Construction

    Built with new iron techniques, it pushed architecture forward.
    → Progress in engineering and design.
  • Wright Brothers – First Flight

    Wright Brothers – First Flight

    The Wright brothers made the first powered airplane flight. Their success showed huge progress in technology and transportation.
  • Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring (Music)

    Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring (Music)

    Its shocking rhythms and sound changed music forever progress in musical style and expression. https://youtu.be/rP42C-4zL3w?si=WeqpuLdBYY1CHdwv