The Myth or Allegory of the Cave is a metaphor used by Plato to explain the hierarchy of knowledge and the government of the sages. Myth of the Cave or Allegory of the Cave is a metaphor elaborated by Plato and contained in his work The Republic . The Republic is a political work of Plato who tal
The Ku Klux Klan was an organization created in the mid-19th century and became a terrorist group that persecuted, beat and murdered black people in the southern United States. The Ku Klux Klan is a terrorist organization that emerged in the United States, in the 19th century, and was marked by bei
The relationship between History and Evidence Paradigm was explained by the Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg and constitutes one of the most important reflections in the area. By Me. Cláudio FernandesOn several occasions, the practice of historiography, since its origins, has been compared to activ
Improvements in the field of aesthetics currently produce an avalanche of novelties that seem to make our time unique. Makeup, creams, hair treatments, medications, surgeries seem to compose this universe focused on certain paradigms of beauty, harmony and perfection. However, few can imagine how th
In 1917, the audience of the little National Winter Garden I expected another artistic presentation filled with jokes , sexy dancers and the presentation of monologues . At one point, the mostly male audience came across a performance by comedian Mae Dix . The actress, worried about the cost of main
The first prototypes of the famous sexual condoms that we know today appeared in antiquity, in civilizations such as the Chinese and the Greek. Posted as one of the great icons of the contemporary world, the condom or condom is one of the best known forms of contraceptive prevention existing in the
Known as a national passion, football is a game that today mobilizes the passion of many people around the world. Gaining unparalleled prominence in the world of sports, the Football World Cup is considered the biggest sporting event on the planet. However, all this prominence given to team sports g
The Beetle is one of the most popular cars in all of history. In Brazil, this model appeared in 1953. By Rainer SousaEscarabajo, Huevito, Maggiolino, Bug, Coccinelle and Beetle are just some of the synonyms used to name the Beetle, one of the most popular cars in all of history. Those most sympathe
Despite so many uses in contemporary times, enamel was already part of the daily life of ancient Egyptian royalty, but the use of more vibrant colors was exclusive to the royal family. When talking about enamel , many people soon remember the habit that many have of painting or reinforcing their na
Circus history is full of ups and downs. Even so, it is an entertainment that fascinates and attracts audiences around the world. In the entertainment world, the circus occupies a privileged position among all existing forms of entertainment. Even in times of radio, TV and internet this ancient ar
By Rainer Sousa Today, engineering is undertaking increasingly surprising achievements. Through the use of various resources and the refinement of techniques, the possibilities of working with shapes and dimensions promote increasingly daring architectural constructions. However, for this to be poss
As a result of the development of the use of vegetable resins for chewing, chewing gum became popular around the world after World War II. One of the best-selling chewables in the world, the gum , has an uncertain origin. Its popularity, linked to the behavior of young Americans, makes us think t
The first historical accounts of the habit of bathing date back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. Currently, technological and medicinal development gives us a false impression that the habit of taking baths, as well as other care with personal hygiene, has improved over time. One of the most f
The city of Moscow is the capital and largest city in all of Russia. It has a history of more than 800 years that involves numerous remarkable events. Moscow, in addition to being the capital of Russia, it is the largest and most important city in that country. The capital of Russia has 12.3 millio
The history of elections in Brazil began in the colonial period, when elections were held in the 16th century. The current model was designed in the 1988 Constitution. The history of elections in Brazil began there in the colonial period when an election was held for the first time in the country,
Rebellion, personality, History. These might be one of the few words that can define the meaning of the tattoo among us. In the context of contemporary society, individualism induces many people to make their skin the place for registering ideas, values or simple vanity. One of the best known reco
Roller coasters, as their name implies, originated in Russia. In winter, people started to have fun with their sleds on small ice elevations. The sled game caught the attention of many companies, until the company Les Montagnes Russes à Belleville built the first gravity roller coaster in Paris, 181
The history of reading is among the most important strands of historical studies in the second half of the 20th century and represents a fertile field for understanding History. By Me. Cláudio FernandesThe history da read became a very fruitful field of study from the 1970s, especially with the mat
“This has never happened before”. This can be seen as one of the most usual responses given to the embarrassing situation in which the man is haunted by the “ghost” of sexual impotence. More than a misfortune, impotence involves cultural values regarding the expectations of the sexual behavior of
By Rainer Sousa In the process of consolidation of the Catholic Church, we observed that the imposition of dogmas and hierarchical rigidity were fundamental elements in the organization of this institution. In addition to rules and positions, other actions were of great importance for this millenary
In the Second Polish Republic, there was no penalty for drunk driving. The law was full of holes, the social consent was 100%, and the accident statistics were appalling. Drunken chauffeur, perpetrator of a terrible disaster. One killed, two seriously injured - shouted the headline of one of t
Louis XIV at Versailles surrounded by servants. Bizarre works were carried out at the palace, created specifically to please people Of the impressive number of servants and strange jobs which took place at the palace of Versailles I already talked about in this post https://www.pilloledist
In the Yellow Sea, a sea border called the Northen Limit Line was established after the Korean War. It was violated by both Korean states for many years. Reason? Blue Kalinka, inconspicuous blue crab. It is so valuable that it was profitable to sacrifice the life of soldiers for him ... After th
A saying that was fashionable in a bygone era was that it is not a high school diploma but a sincere willingness that will make you an officer. Meanwhile, in the Second Republic of Poland, obtaining an officers patent required not only a maturity certificate, but also a considerable financial effort