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…to put back fallen columns and sculpture began in 1928, but the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, Lord Elgin, had taken many of the sculptures to England in the early 1800s. Known as the Elgin Marbles, they are on view at the British Museum in London…

…Ancient Mali’s Advancements After the kingdom of Ancient Ghana, the next great West African Empire to emerge was the kingdom of Ancient Mali. Ancient Mali and Ghana had many things in common with each other however there were also several nuances…

…The human species is one that is heavily based on tradition. Most of our kind subscribe to the idea of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This simple statement embodies the most basic of principles we as humans live by. Our empirical outlook on life…

…. During the late 19th century and the early 20th century, the world powers of Great Britain and France battled over influence in it's colonies through both humane and extreme measures, encountered the positive and negative aspects of nationalism, and became…

…sense of guilt and shame. He therefore converted to Buddhism, hearing that it was peaceful and would create a better empire for him. To spread this religion, he granted religious groups outside of Buddhism the freedom to worship. He also built hospitals…

…, and their various influences. The early days of the Roman Empire and the "Pax Romana", or "Peace of Rome" are a great part of the historical backdrop of the Church at the time of its founding. But to have a more complete understanding of the historical perspective, one…

…The sun sets. Its crimson shadow is cast over vast empires, empires that spanned centuries. As the world gazed on with admiration, the two ancient powers of Greece and Rome achieved architectural supremacy before its eyes. The temples and architectural…

…in factories that are not up to “American” standard. Nike subcontractors employ nearly 500,000 workers in plants in Indonesia, China and Vietnam (Saporito 1). The exploitation of workers in Third World counties, where the majority of Nike’s labor is done sparks…

…and therefore, their appropriateness. In 1996, Wal Mart was attracted to China to establish FDI. In the process of gaining admittance in to the 140-member World Trade Organization, China is growing friendlier toward FDI. The slow pace at which Chinese companies…

…. China's economy has opened to foreign investments, accepting 3,963 companies early this year . "Hong Kong could play an important role in helping bring the Mainland's financial institutions up to international standards" . The Chinese welcome Hong…