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A set of extremely large pyramids. The largest at around 455 feet tall. We still to this very day do NOT know how they built it, but have a general idea as they may have. -
Plato's Republic discusses justice and the just society, reflecting traditional Greek values of wisdom and order. -
Stoicism teaches the development of self-control and fortitude to overcome destructive emotions; a philosophy in line with traditional virtues. -
A 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata, highlighting traditional values like duty and righteousness. -
An epic poem that traverses the afterlife, reflecting on traditional Christian values and morality. -
A masterpiece that encapsulates the traditional artistic values of the Renaissance period. It is considered one of the best portraits of all time. -
Widely considered to be history's greatest Dramatist, Shakespeare was well known for his many plays such as Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet. -
A monumental work that embodies the traditional values of freedom and joy through music. -
A film that critiques the loss of tradition and the human element in the industrial age. -
A post WW2 era period that put the world in constant fear of Nuclear Armageddon. Full of Proxy Wars and events that tested the world's ability to stay at peace. -
The No. 9, one of the most well-known pieces of music is commonly used in many facets of Popular Culture. It was even used during the collapse of the Berlin Wall. It’s a story of a man, who even when nearly completely deaf, was able to write one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. That is something everyone can understand. That, is universal. -
There are many different examples of the Pyramids influence on modern Architecture. A good example can be found in the “Geometric” style of building that can be found around the world. These buildings have been directly influenced by the geometric pyramid shape of the Giza Pyramids. Another example is how the pyramids have been shown as a sign of longevity, from their stature of construction that has lasted for so long. -
The ending of the Cold War as shown by the Collapsing of the USSR, the second of 2 world powers that participated in the war. -
Shakespeare has been the groundwork of many parodies, many remakes of his plays into films, and many original works. He has become the quintessential writer of Theatre, and is taught everywhere._ -
The Mona Lisa, known as one of the best pieces of art in history, is used in modern day in multiple ways. Its three-quarter pose became the standard, moving away from the rigid profiles that were common before. It also is used in educational settings to teach as a bridge between historical and more contemporary art practices. -
The Divine Comedy has had multiple references and been a direct inspiration for multiple pieces of media. In Video Games especially. 2 good examples are Devil May Cry, and ULTRAKILL. -
In the modern day, Stoicism has come to a resurgence being a part of many people. Especially during the time of the pandemic, where fear was coming over a large portion of the world population. People wanted to find a way to control their emotions, finding Stoicism as a way to do so. -
The fear of a Cold War had never truly disappeared, even after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, modern day America still faces hardship and a thought of a NEW Cold War with a superpower on par with the previous USSR. This conflict is feared to raise tensions. -
In Plato’s Republic, we are told of multiple types of regimes. From Democracy to Tyranny. It relates to us now more than ever as we look at the world stage and countries like Russia and Venezuela. How their elections are more a stage play than anything. It reminds us that our Democracy, our ability to vote and chose who represents us, and what is allowed, is extremely important and something that should be protected and valued. -
The Bhagavad Gita remains highly significant in today's world by providing insights into ethical choices, stress relief, and the quest for meaning and tranquility. The Hindu script helps others find their purpose and is a very prevalent script in most sects of Hinduism. There are, however, some sects that do not use any one script as a “tell all.” But still use the Gita as a very important point of reference. -
“Modern Times” as it relates to the modern day can be taken into consideration when looking at the new age of industrialization that we seem to be going into. As our economy seems to be at a volatile state, similarly to the Great Depression Chaplin was in, we are in a situation where the Mechanization and Automation of labor via AI and Robotics is over the horizon, the fear of such a thing replacing and displacing us fresh in our minds and making us wonder if there is any place for us.