History 7 #25: Why is it important to Study Islam?

Islam is the second most subscribed to religion in the world, so it is good to understand the basis of what they believe, regardless of weather you believe it yourself. It also makes it much easier to understand the thought process of Muslims, and why they do a certain thing that is not “right” to …

Settings and Moods: A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court (English 7 Lesson #20)

Today we’re going to talk about the settings and the moods of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, while also giving a book-report style summary of the book. First we have to tackle the prologue. A tourist (it is implied to be Mark Twain, the author) meets a man, Hank Morgan. Hank says that …

Justinian the Great and Byzantium: History Lesson #20

After the Sack of Rome and the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire was left. It became known as Byzantium. Justinian’s Uncle was the emperor before Justinian became emperor himself. As his Uncle got older, Justinian began to help him rule, as co-emperor. When his uncle died, he became the sole …