Often refered to as the father of `Modern Criminology`, Cesare Lombroso was born 18 November 1835 in Verona. He was the son of Aronne Lombroso, a wealthy Jewish Tradesman, and Zeffora Levi. He studied literature, linguistics, and archaeology at the universities of Pedua, Vienna, and Paris. He died in Turin in 19 October 1909. At a young age he was interested to help the poor and sick: as a freshly graduated doctor, he was traveling in the Lombardy region, printing pamphlets on his own expence and
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Mirror Mirror on the wall who is the fairest of us all? A famous line from a famous fairytale, one that has been twisted by Gregory Maguire in Mirror Mirror. 7 year old Bianca de Nevada, lives in Montefiore, Italy in 1502, with her father, the cook Primavera, and Fra Ludovico. A mirror is found in a lake and taken to Binca’s house. At Montefiore, Bianca is sheltered and told never to leave. In time, Cesare and his sister Lucrezia Borgia arrive in Montefiore.The powerful children of a pope demand
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The Renaissance was a cultural movement. It was the beginning of the modern world. During the Renaissance period, many artists’ works were devoted to Christianity. Artists used oil media on wood panel supports. Oil paintings showed perspective. Matthias Grünewald was one of the artists during the Renaissance. One of Matthias’ painting was, The Temptation of Saint Anthony. It was painted during 1512-1516 . He was known as the greatest German Renaissance artist who made religious paintings with intense
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The Renaissance What was the Renaissance? The Renaissance was a time of change throughout Europe. The Renaissance began from these three main causes. The causes of the Renaissance was the decline of feudalism, new ways of thinking and difference in beliefs. These are the causes, now the effects them are very important. First, what contributed the decline of feudalism? First, development of nations happened which led to rise of monarchs. Lords had decline of power from this. Then, the deadly plague
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Michelangelo, at the age of eighty seven uttered the simple, yet powerful words “Ancora Imparo”. The words translated into English mean, “Still I learn” and they are words dancer and choreographer, Ian Eastwood, live by in his day to day life. Eastwood, who got a majority of his following from YouTube videos and social media, has been dancing since the age ten and has been teaching around the world since he was fifteen. How does he compare to other dancers? How does his style stand out in the dancing
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Saint Catherine of Siena Saint Catherine of Siena by Mary Fabyan Windeatt is a story a great saint. When Catherine was born in Siena, Italy 1347. Catherine lived a very holy life. She had 25 brothers and sisters, although most died as a young child. Saint Catherine was very holy, obedient, and different in a good way. She was amazing! Saint Catherine had a strong and powerful love for God One day saint Catherine’s love was stronger than ever, she cut her hair so no boy would want to marry
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In this paper, I will argue that Machiavelli is correct: a leader needs to be beast-like and must break their word when it suits their purpose. In support I will argue the following; a ruler must assume characteristics of both lion and fox to be an effective ruler, then I will argue he must be amoral with his decisions as a ruler, finally he must become an actor who is unpredictable so that he may break his word effectively. A ruler needs to assume characteristics of both lion and fox
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Arcosanti is an Arcology based intentional community in Paradise Valley, Arizona. This place is supposed to be an intentional community with a focus on education, and was created by an Italian man named Paolo Soleri. Paolo was born in 1919, and passed away in 2013. He was an architect, urban designer, and a philosopher. His creation, Arcosanti is an 'urban laboratory' with an intention to show an alternative way of living. He believed that Arcosanti would bring humans together through Arcology (architecture
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Pondering the Art of the Baroque and Renaissance Period The Baroque and Renaissance periods. Two periods of time that stand out in history. Almost 500 years ago, these eras, of which legends of the arts arose, still captivate the specters of today. Renaissance Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo Davinci are all familiar names cemented in history as some of the greatest artists and inventors of all time..., but what do they have in common? They were all artists in the Renaissance period. Renaissance
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In The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli outlines the specific paths that any new or aspiring prince must take in order to be a successful juxtaposition leader. Since he naturally provides numerous historical examples for both successful and unsuccessful approaches, their is perhaps the most effective rhetorical strategy on display in this text. As such, it is only logical that we examine the most successful example of a prince, that being Ferdinand of Aragon, so as to illuminate Machiavelli’s argument
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