BySarah Rodgers The Rise of the French Maid Outfit as a Fetish in the West and its Role in Japanese Lolita Fashion The stereotypical French maid outfit becomes a fetish in the West through its roots in 19th-century French theatre… History
BySarah Rodgers The Shift to Monotheism: How Judaism Evolved from Polytheism to the Worship of One God Judaism becomes distinctly monotheistic mainly during the post-Exilic period, particularly around the 5th century BCE, when explicit declarations… History
BySarah Rodgers Understanding the Harlequin: History, Culture, and Its Modern Significance A Harlequin originally denotes a figure rooted in medieval folklore and evolved into a theatrical character symbolizing a… History
BySarah Rodgers Origins of the Celts: Uncovering Historical Theories and Cultural Roots The Celts really originate from a complex and unsettled past rooted in the Indo-European linguistic family. Scholars have… Public History
BySarah Rodgers Understanding the Aryans: Origins, Culture, and Impact on History The Aryans were an ancient ethno-cultural and linguistic group who identified themselves as “Arya,” meaning “noble” or “free.”… History
BySarah Rodgers Reasons Behind the US Decision Not to Annex Cuba After the 1898 Spanish-American War The US did not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War of 1898 primarily because it preferred to maintain… Public History
BySarah Rodgers The Reasons Behind America’s Decision to Grant Independence to the Philippines The United States let the Philippines go due to changing political attitudes, practical challenges in governing the islands,… History
BySarah Rodgers Galileo’s Fate: Debunking Myths About His Ideas on Earth and the Cosmos Galileo was not killed for saying the Earth is round; he died of natural causes under house arrest… History
BySarah Rodgers The Evolution of the Word Mistress: From Wealthy Lady to Affair Partner The word “mistress” shifted from meaning “rich lady” or a woman with authority to “extramarital girlfriend” through a… Public History
BySarah Rodgers Game of Thrones: Examining Its Distortion of Medieval History and Culture Game of Thrones is not an accurate depiction of medieval times because it is a fantasy narrative designed… Public History