Perspectives
Tetrads for History and Alternate History
Marshall McLuhan's tetrad is a useful tool for discovering and understanding how human activities, especially media, are connected to one another. It maps a four-part relationship that happens in any human endeavor. That activity AMPLIFIES or ENHANCES an aspect or certain aspects of human life; as it does this, it OBSOLESCES an activity that had previously been amplified; and the human endeavor also RETRIEVES an activity that had previously been obsolesced or pushed off center stage; and the amplified activity REVERSES or FLIPS INTO a new activity, at once very different from but closely related to what was amplified.
By Paul Levinson2 years ago in History
The Unseen Planet In Our Solar System
For millennia, humans were aware of only five planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, observable with basic telescopes or the naked eye under favorable conditions. In the late 18th century, Sir William Herschel, a renowned astronomer, discovered a new planet—a frosty blue one initially mistaken for a star—later recognized as Uranus. It orbits the Sun 19 times farther than Earth and takes 84 years to complete one revolution. Herschel also detected double stars and nebulae. In the mid-1800s, astronomers detected anomalies in Uranus' orbit, leading to the discovery of Neptune in 1846. Despite theories about another planet between Mercury and the Sun, known as Vulcan, corroborated by the peculiar behavior of Mercury's orbit, no concrete evidence surfaced. Einstein's theory of general relativity later explained Mercury's orbit irregularity, suggesting space-time curvature by massive celestial bodies like planets alters orbits. While the Vulcan theory persisted, Einstein's explanation gained traction, and tests during solar eclipses aimed to validate his theory. Additionally, hypotheses about an undiscovered Planet 9 or Planet X beyond Neptune, affecting objects in the Kuiper Belt, emerged. The Nibiru myth, claiming a doomsday scenario in 2012, proved baseless, as calculations disproved its existence. Moreover, the 2011 Comet Elenin briefly misconstrued as Nibiru, dissipated harmlessly. These astronomical mysteries continue to intrigue, shaping our understanding of the solar system's complexities.
By Cudjoe Justice2 years ago in History
"Weaving Identities: Exploring the Tapestry of Cultural Heritage"
Our cultural legacy gives us a feeling of identity and a link to our past, which makes us feel like we belong. We will examine the complex web of cultural legacy in this investigation, piecing together the historical, traditional, and customary elements that make up the rich tapestry of many global communities. We hope to shed light on the distinct identities that comprise our global community by learning more about the histories, significance, and cultural practices of the many objects, historical locations, and historical practices we come across on this voyage. Come along with us as we explore cultural heritage in depth and celebrate the diversity and beauty that make the world a better place.
By Isabel Martinez2 years ago in History
Usual Things in the US That Confuse Non-Americans
One of the first things a foreign visitor notices upon entering the United States is flags. In some respects, the United States is a completely different world from everywhere else, so let's look at what's typical there that confounds visitors. There are American flags everywhere—on houses, schools, even clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts—and they have changed 27 times in American history. The current American flag was not designed by the government, although there was a competition in 1958 to create a new flag design. It was only accepted in 1960 and is currently the nation's longest-lasting flag and the winning flag was created by a 17-year-old Ohio high school student.
By Yuusuf Jawad Olamide2 years ago in History
Unraveling the Enigma of Atlantis: A Comprehensive Journey into the Mythical Realm
Introduction The secret of Atlantis, a legendary civilization covered in legend and hypothesis, has continued for centuries, spellbinding the minds of researchers, swashbucklers, and narrators. Established in the compositions of the old Greek savant Plato, the story of Atlantis has risen above time, turning into a getting through puzzle that proceeds to interest and entrance the world.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in History
Varanasi
With millions of pilgrims and those seeking spiritual comfort, Varanasi—often referred to as the spiritual centre of India—is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Known by many other names, including Banaras or Kashi, Varanasi, is a city in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state that is situated on the banks of the Ganges River. It is renowned for its rich historical, religious, and cultural legacy that has emerged over time.
By The Knowledge 2 years ago in History
ABABA
She and her brother's name did not ring a bell until much later. Nearly one week after cleaning out my bank account to buy a used car, I looked at the signature on the back of the title before sending it through protocol and read "Salassie." The guy selling me the vehicke had gone back to where he was staying to get a signature put to the document for transferral into my name, and this was what he brought me. Gabrie-Salassie signed to the seller's line. It was a name I had not heard for decades. Daniel Salassie and his sister, Belainesh, were here in town with an aunt, the person who signed the car title. It was enough to cause recall of days long gone. The days of my childhood where a black community fantacized of black kings and kingdoms. They chastised others who "acted like they were the Queen of Sheba" or "thought they were high and mighty" when all they need do was pay attention to what was evolving around them.
By Carmen JimersonCross-Safieddine2 years ago in History
