December 2022 The Ages of Exploration are arguably one of the most crucial facets of modern civilization. Historians can come to sound conclusions on Western Civilization and its culture of discovery by probing these Ages separately and recognizing overarching themes pertaining to the cultural aspects of exploration. An understanding of Western Civilization itself is significant… Continue reading The Ages of Discovery: Discourse on Western Civilization’s Explorative Culture
Category: Discourse on the Ages of Exploration
On the Third Age of Exploration
December 2022 The Third Age of Exploration is an ongoing phenomenon that is being analyzed by historians which involves new uses of technology and new arenas of discovery – the Ice, the Abyss, and Space. One can gain a sense of understanding about these new arenas, both separately and synchronously, through various authors such as… Continue reading On the Third Age of Exploration
On the Second Age of Exploration
November 2022 The Second Age of Exploration is a fascinating topic that is well-covered and analyzed by historians. Through explorers such as Captain James Cook, Alexander von Humboldt, and David Livingstone, one can grasp not only the transformation they partook in, but the true essence of the age. One can also further this understanding by… Continue reading On the Second Age of Exploration
On the First Age of Exploration
October 2022 A World Lit Only by Fire, written by William Manchester in 1992 is an exceptional in-depth exploration of the Medieval Ages, specifically focusing on the Renaissance and the actions that led to its end. Manchester starts the book by giving context to the Dark Ages, discussing that it was a bloody, violent, and… Continue reading On the First Age of Exploration
Dalton G. King 