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…that sometimes accompanies an Indonesian gamelan orchestra; and the unison and polyphonic choruses of Oceania. In ancient Greece, religious feelings were expressed in drama by a chorus. Although the chorus members—like those of modern opera—were dancers and actors…

…of ancient greek such as sports, banquets, weddings, funerals, and mythological scenes, which is maybe most interesting for us and ancient vase-painters. Before a vase could be painted the finished pottery neede to be smoothed and polished by a pebble…

…In the early 1600's, the British Empire took control of the Indian government and forced the Indians to conform to their new laws. Ancient rich traditions and religions were thrown out and made illegal by ruthless British generals eager to make…

…, it is beneficial to all of society. In Ancient Greece the killing of elderly or very sick patients was considered socially acceptable and legal. The ancient Greeks understood that some people needed to be put out of their misery. In more recent time it was used…

…as a pre-chemistry, which gave a new impulse towards the preparation of medicinal remedies and also was a major influence on today's scientific investigations. Alchemy is an ancient art, practiced in the Middle Ages. The fundamental concept of alchemy stemmed…

…Dante takes the character of Minos both from the Aeneid and from ancient mythology. By placing a pagan god in a Christian view of the afterlife, Dante once again demonstrates that has no problem with mixing vastly different traditions. The punishment…

…The Parthenon is known as the masterpiece of Greek architecture. The Parthenon is the most important and characteristic monument of the ancient Greek civilization and still remains its international symbol. The name of the temple comes from the Greek…

…arts. The term is also applied to various kinds of magic practiced in Asian, African, and Latin American communities. Witchcraft, sorcery and simple spell casting are as ancient as humankind: there is some evidence from cave markings that Paleolithic man…

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…Renaissance Humanism Renaissance humanism is a focus on the features of a classical civilization, including the intellectual and social movements associated with ancient Greece and Rome. People began to explore the power…