Humanities time toast

By HenryG
  • Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
    79 BCE

    Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

    The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius was an event where the Roman cities Pompeii and Herculaneum were covered in ash and pumice. This displays just how much power these natural disasters have.
    Discipline - History
  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    This is a document that played a vital role in reducing the amount of power that the king had and enforcing the notion that the law should be followed by everyone.
    Discipline - History
  • Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel Frescoes
    1308

    Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel Frescoes

    Giotto is an Italian Renaissance artist known for his painting that depicted scenes in the Christian faith. He painted and portrayed figures such as Jesus Christ, The Virgin Mary, and John the Baptist with great respect.
    Discipline - Art
  • The Divine Comedy
    1308

    The Divine Comedy

    This is a narrative poem written by Dante Alighieri. The poem is about Dante’s fictional journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. There are representations on the power faith has and morality.
    Discipline - Literature
  • Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince
    1513

    Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince

    Niccolò wrote The Prince during the renaissance, this book focused on acquiring and maintaining political power.
    Discipline - Philosophy
  • Shakespeare’s Hamlet

    Shakespeare’s Hamlet

    This play written by William Shakespeare uses the theme of power as a way to create the ambitions of characters and their struggle for control.
    Discipline - Theater
  • Taj Mahal Construction Begins

    Taj Mahal Construction Begins

    At the time a grief stricken Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan decided to have a memorial built after the death of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This proves how the power of grief and love can create such architecture
    Discipline - Architecture
  • Palace of Versailles Completion

    Palace of Versailles Completion

    The Palace of Versailles was a multi decade project that was seen to be as the ultimate symbol of French Absolute Monarchy under Louis the 14th.
    Discipline - Architecture
  • A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    This is a story written by Charles Dickens, it follows a man named Ebenezer Scrooge who loves money and hates Christmas. Throughout the story he encounters ghosts that change his outlook on life. This story explores moral power, greed, and transformation.
    Discipline - Literature
  • Mark Twain Publishing Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

    Mark Twain Publishing Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

    This is a story about a boy named Huck Finn traveling down the Mississippi River with a runaway slave named Jim after running away from his abusive father. This story challenged racial power structures in American society.
    Discipline - Literature
  • Stravinsky’s The Firebird

    Stravinsky’s The Firebird

    A bold and intense piece of music that surprised audiences. It shows the power of new ideas in music. It uses unusual rhythms and compositions to break the rules of traditional music.
    Discipline - Music
  • 12 Angry Men

    12 Angry Men

    The film shows how one man’s voice can influence an entire jury. It demonstrates the power of persuasion, justice, and moral courage.
    Discipline - Film
  • Apollo 11 Moon Landing

    Apollo 11 Moon Landing

    Humans walked on the moon for the first time, showing the extreme power of science and technology. It also represented global competition during the Cold War.
    Discipline - History
  • Fall of the Berlin Wall

    Fall of the Berlin Wall

    The wall separating East and West Berlin came down, symbolizing the collapse of communist power and the rise of freedom and unity.
    Discipline - History
  • Schindler’s List

    Schindler’s List

    This movie tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a man who used his power to save over 1,000 Jewish people during the Holocaust. It shows both the abuse of power during World War II and the power of kindness and courage.
    Discipline - Film