The Search for Noah's Ark
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A 7 page paper which discusses the search for Noah's Ark. The paper presents some of the more recent findings and illustrates that the ark still remains undiscovered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAnoahsark.wps

The Siege of Constantinople
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A 5-page paper on the battle that signaled the end of the Byzantine Empire and the Middle Ages. Included are discussions of the issues and personalities involved, the technologies and strategies used and its lasting effect on the modern world. References list 4 sources.
Filename: khconst.rtf

The Temple-State System in Egypt and Mesopotamia.
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This 3 page paper discusses the temple-state system that became in the ancient Near East and the differences between the system in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVtmplst.rtf

The Vikings
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A 3 page overview of the impacts these warriors had on the world, particularly on Western Europe. The author emphasizes that while the Vikings are often remembered in a negative light they also had positive impacts on the regions they invaded. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: PPviking.rtf

The “Sun Stone” or Aztec Calendar -- Meanings, Iconography, Purposes:
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This 11 page report discusses the ancient civilization of the Aztecs and their remarkable “Sun Stone” or calendar. In the Aztec system there are actually two Aztec calendars that are essentially independent of one another. However, both are on the “Sun Stone.” They reflect two different aspects of time which represent the two most important aspects of Aztec life -- agriculture and spirituality. One of the calendars marks 365 days and is called the xiuhpohualli. It describes the days and rituals that are connected with the different seasons, and is generally thought of as the agricultural or solar year calendar. The other calendar consists of only 260 days. In the language of the Aztecs (Nahuatl), it is called the tonalpohualli simply meaning the “day-count.” Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWaztec.wps

Theodora and Justinian: Partners in Ruling the Byzantine Empire
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This 5 page report discusses one of the ancient world’s most renowned leaders, the Byzantine emperor, Justinian (483-565). Historians have often referred to him in some variation on the theme of “the last of the great Roman emperors.” His wife, the Empress Theodora, became known for her ravishing beauty as well as her ruthless manner and haughty disposition despite her early years as an actress and “dancing girl.” Theodora and Justinian personify what has come to be known as something of an archetype regarding the way the ancient and near ancient kingdoms and empires were once ruled. The person gaining the throne through birth, usually a male, was balanced and complemented by his (or her) partner in terms of actually ruling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWjstheo.wps

Thomas Cahill's "How the Irish Saved Civilization"
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A 5 page paper which summarizes Cahill's book "How the Irish Saved Civilization." In addition the paper addresses how Cahill's work relates to Noble's Western Civilization textbook. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAcahill.wps

Three Historical Points
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This 3 page paper discusses three intriguing moments in history: the Harappan Valley civilization; the differences among Christianity, Buddhism and Confucianism, and the settlement of Rus. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HV3Histo.rtf

THUCYDIDES: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES BEHIND THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR
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5 pages in length. According to the political ideologies of Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War," the primary cause of conflict between Sparta and Athens was the fact that the Athenians tried to create a problem between the city-states of Corinth and Corcyra. Athens was summoned to help the Corcyraeans; they proved only a shielded alliance with Corcyra. Corinth, on the other hand, found an ally in Sparta, who came to their aid and ultimately set in place all the elements for war – a backdrop to the conflict. A fear of lost economy was named as yet another reason for the battle’s start, in addition to the obvious political motivation. As well, it was thought that Athens’ movement away from orthodox religious beliefs had caused them great strife with the gods, whose anger thrust them into military defeat in the Peloponnesian War. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCpelop.wps

Turkey
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This 11 page paper examines Turkey as a tourist destination. The paper starts by considering the importance of tourism to the country and then looking at a number of places of historical interest including the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), Dolmabahçe Palace, Troy, Aphrodisias, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Safranbolu, Mount Nemrut, Halil Rahman Mosque, The Temple of Artemisat at Ephesus, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in Bodrum, and finally The House of The Virgin Mary. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEturkeyt.rtf

Various Historical Discussions
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9 pages in length. The student briefly addresses six questions on ancient civilizations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCVariousHist.rtf

Venus of Willendorf
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A 3 page summary and discussion of the Venus of Willendorf. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAvwll.rtf

Were the Crusades a Justifiable Religious Undertaking?
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A 6 page paper which examines whether the Christian Crusades were justifiable religious undertaking or not. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAcrusd.rtf

Who Built the Pyramids
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This 6 page paper explores the possibility of alien life through a look at the ancient Egyptian pyramids. The paper concludes that man did make the pyramids but both sides of the issue are addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Whopyra.wps

Women in Greek and Hebrew Culture
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A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of women, in terms of their sexuality, in ancient Greek and Hebrew culture, as well as the cultures of Americans today. The paper relies on the texts "The Reign of the Phallus" by Eva Keuls, "The Creation of Patriarchy" by Gerda Lerner, and "The Religious Suppression of Eros" by Robert Francoeur. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAeros.wps

World Civilization to 1500
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5 pages. A series of questions based on World Civilization to 1500. Covers many of the most ancient civilizations in Asia, India and Egypt. Some of the topics include the impact of nomads upon civilization, description of some of the text of the Mundaka-Upanishad as well as descriptions of some of the most important locations of ancient civilizations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JAwldciv.rtf

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