Syria
Essays

Figures of legend in history often take on proportions which may be less a reflection of the actual characteristics of these folklored individuals as they are a reflection of the purposes of history's authors.

This article reviews the life and reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Aurelius is ranked among the great Roman emperors but also made significant contributions to the field of philosophy as well. The contributions that he made to the Empire and to the field of philosophy are reviewed and compared.

The Prophet Muhammad brought God's word to the Arab people and thus began the foundation of Islam by the year 610 when he had his first revelation of the Quran, the holly book of Islam.

¶ … consequences of wars and military conflicts are generally viewed in terms of human devastation, the local environments, which support human life, are equally devastated. In Iraq, for example, decades of conflict…

The War on Terror and the Imposition of Cultural Change

The essay looks at the possibility of the USA being a victim of the terrorism attack once more. The paper goes on to explain some of the simple ways that are overlooked that can be used to level attacks to the USA. In this case, the use of anthrax as a weapon is discussed and the various methods that can dupe the USA security out of their wit and attack the citizens using the biological weapon.

¶ … ancient history of Yemen is filled with conflict and countless examples of conflict resolution, some successful but many disastrously unsuccessful. The country has been divided and reformed, the subject of…

PIJ (Palestinian Islamic Jihad): History, motivations, tactics, political goals, ideology, and violent actions

The overall aim of this project is to provide a well-researched, authentic history of the use of gold in adornments -- notably jewelry -- from several cultures and historical periods.

People settled in villages for several reasons. First, they were mostly related in blood to the other people in the village. Then, similar looks, customs, ways of dressing, speaking and cooking kept familiar people…