Arts & Humanities - 23 February 2007

2007-02-23 20:57:38 · 2 answers · asked by debgibsonfan25 1 in Books & Authors

No Ancient Greek writer ever claimed to know Persian or Lydian or Carthaginian, or in fact any foreign language until Latin, when the Romans were lording it over then - and even then, only for administration, as the Greeks almost completely ignored Latin literature. Very, very little was ever translated from Egyptian or Persian or Babylonian or Carthaginian - the Voyage of Hanno is one of the exceptions that proves the rule. What is more, when Manetho, Berossus and Sanchuniathon wrote books explaining their history and culture (Egyptian, Babylonian, Phoenician respectively) these books have only survived in fragments.
While interested in other cultures, the Greeks didn't want to look through other cultures' eyes. What is the reason for this neglect?
In comparison, for all their own disdainful attitudes, the British started translating Sanskrit texts in the eighteenth century, and throughout the colonial period there was a steady stream of texts and translations.

2007-02-23 20:48:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Someone told me that Pyramid experts were sending a drilling robot to drill though granite in to ante-chambers. One finally drilled a hole after a year of work only to find another thick slab of hard rock ahead. If so why don't they just put lil shaped explosive and find what the goodies in the secret areas ?

Must be interesting stuff if the old Egyptians taken so much precautions to stop ppl getting in.

2007-02-23 20:46:53 · 11 answers · asked by Narky 5 in History

2007-02-23 20:39:51 · 2 answers · asked by felix 1 in Sculpture

2007-02-23 20:34:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Infact what happens when you say I have understood something.

2007-02-23 20:29:44 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-02-23 20:16:25 · 17 answers · asked by Aish 2 in Philosophy

I want a title that is different and unique. Something that is different from "inner beauty"

2007-02-23 20:13:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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2007-02-23 20:08:44 · 6 answers · asked by khalid 1 in Philosophy

2007-02-23 20:07:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

i'm going to try to do the extension from a stage in an auditorium out into 1st 3 rows of the crowd

2007-02-23 20:03:13 · 2 answers · asked by shorty 1 in Performing Arts

2007-02-23 20:02:50 · 6 answers · asked by Keith M 2 in History

Your opinion should not be mythological or historical. It's an open argument. I quote INDIA as "We people, the Indians". and you...?

2007-02-23 20:00:41 · 22 answers · asked by naineshnigam 1 in Philosophy

2007-02-23 19:59:59 · 3 answers · asked by wants all the answers 1 in Books & Authors

2007-02-23 19:59:45 · 7 answers · asked by The Knowledge Server 1 in Philosophy

2007-02-23 19:57:57 · 8 answers · asked by Keith M 2 in History

2007-02-23 19:54:27 · 9 answers · asked by Keith M 2 in History

I have to do an hour long presentation about the holocaust. What should i include?

2007-02-23 19:50:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

is it punjab or uttar pradesh

2007-02-23 19:45:16 · 9 answers · asked by jetlad 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

America was designed to be a republic, not a ruler of other nations. An example to them, a "city on a hill." It has drifted into an empire, presuming to impose its will by power on others such as Iraq. How will it all end?

I fear that America will fall due to internal decadence. As Rome did. A symptom of decay is the flight into irrational mysticism, such as fundamentalist religious delusions. Domestic problems are neglected while resources are diverted to external adventures.

The American people are pacified and distracted by bread and circuses, in the form of cheap or free food and free entertainment (think Food Stamps and television). If Britney Spears shaves her head, this is treated as of it is significant, and Anna Nicole Smith is treated as if she mattered, America has lost its way and is in decay. And when it falls it will take Western Civilization with it.

What can we do? I will not go queitly into that dark night, but rage, rage against the dying of the light.

2007-02-23 19:42:11 · 7 answers · asked by fra59e 4 in History

where can i find graffiti names like "yadira"

2007-02-23 19:39:22 · 1 answers · asked by Jewelz 2 in Drawing & Illustration

2007-02-23 19:36:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

2007-02-23 19:31:33 · 3 answers · asked by tom d 1 in Philosophy

What factors serve as hindrances to attaining knowledge? Which one is the most difficult to handle? Why?

2007-02-23 19:30:03 · 3 answers · asked by tom d 1 in Philosophy

What are the possible sources of knowledge? Which one you think is the most reliable? Why?

2007-02-23 19:28:07 · 6 answers · asked by tom d 1 in Philosophy

2007-02-23 19:27:52 · 6 answers · asked by beep deeb 1 in Philosophy

the artists way is a book which helps people find their lost creativity. It is a programme to follow over a 12 week period. You can do it on your own following the rules in the book or you can join a group and do it together for support.

2007-02-23 19:23:59 · 3 answers · asked by alison h 1 in Other - Visual Arts

2007-02-23 19:20:04 · 1 answers · asked by Angela N 1 in History

2007-02-23 19:19:19 · 1 answers · asked by Ranny K 1 in Books & Authors

I don't need to write mine own shape poem but I need to find it in internet.

2007-02-23 19:18:02 · 2 answers · asked by sleinaddaniels 1 in Books & Authors