Time Toast Project

By Daryl Myers
  • Hippocrates & the Hippocratic Oath
    420 BCE

    Hippocrates & the Hippocratic Oath

    Philosophy / History
    The Hippocratic Oath represents the power of ethical responsibility. It gave physicians moral authority and established standards that still shape medical practice today.
  • Aristotle’s Poetics
    335 BCE

    Aristotle’s Poetics

    Philosophy / Literature / Theater
    Aristotle’s Poetics shows the power of ideas to shape culture. His theories defined drama, storytelling, and emotional impact for thousands of years.
  • Construction of the Colosseum Begins
    70

    Construction of the Colosseum Begins

    Architecture / History
    The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman Power. It’s massive scale and engineering showcase the empire’s dominance and its control over public entertainment.
  • Constantine Legalizes Christianity
    313

    Constantine Legalizes Christianity

    History
    Demonstrates religious power shaping empires and influencing global cultures
  • Michelangelo’s David
    1501

    Michelangelo’s David

    Art History
    David represents the power of courage and inner strength. The sculpture captures confidence, resilience, and human potential before facing a giant.
  • Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

    Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

    Theater
    This Play Explores political power, ambition, and betrayal. It reveals how leadership can inspire, corrupt, or destabilize a nation.
  • Common Sense by Thomas Paine

    Common Sense by Thomas Paine

    Literature / Philosophy / History
    Shows the power of writing to inspire revolution and independence.
  • The French Revolution

    The French Revolution

    History
    The Revolution represents the power of the people overthrowing monarchy. It marks one of history’s greatest shifts from absolute rule to citizen authority.
  • Hokusai’s The Great Wave Off Kanagawa

    Hokusai’s The Great Wave Off Kanagawa

    Art History
    This artwork symbolizes natures overwhelming power. The massive wave towers over the boats, showing human fragility against natural force.
  • Whitman’s “O Captain! My Captain!”

    Whitman’s “O Captain! My Captain!”

    Literature/Poetry
    Whitman reflects on the power of leadership and national emotion after Lincoln's death. The poem shown how leaders shape collective identity.
  • Wright Brothers First Flight

    Wright Brothers First Flight

    History
    The first flight represents the power of technological innovation. Gaining control of the air transformed transportation and global connection.
  • Dorothea Lange’s White Angel Breadline

    Dorothea Lange’s White Angel Breadline

    Photography
    Lange’s photograph shows the power of images to reveal social suffering. It brought national attention to poverty during the Great Depression
  • Charlie Chaplins The Great Dictator

    Charlie Chaplins The Great Dictator

    Film History
    Chaplin uses the power of satire to challenge political tyranny. The Film criticizes dictatorship and speaks boldly against oppression.
  • Jim I Hendrix’s The Star- Spangled Banner at Woodstock

    Jim I Hendrix’s The Star- Spangled Banner at Woodstock

    Music / Performance
    A legendary performance transforming the national anthem into a sonic protest. Symbolized the power of youth rebellion, individually, and anti-war sentiment. https://youtu.be/sjzZh6-h9fM?si=cuTKKHC5_L4P796s
  • Fall of the Berlin Wall

    Fall of the Berlin Wall

    History
    The fall of the wall represents the power of freedom overcoming oppression. It signaled the end of Cold War division and the rise of duty.