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Ethnography. What were the races of Babylonia? Was the non-Shemitic population Turanian or Cushite? Which race worshiped natural forces, and employed magic? Which race developed an elaborate mythology? How did the religion of the Assyrians differ from this latter...
...catalogue of Yale University presents clearly and fully the scope of study offered there, and enables one to make a comparison with that at Harvard which we discussed at some length one week ago. The requirements for admission do not greatly differ so far as classics and mathematics go, except that Harvard presents an option between one of the ancient languages and a rather severe equivalent in physical science and a choice of modern history in place of ancient. But Harvard also requires a considerable amount of English and of physical science, which Yale does not demand at all, before...
...waited to see what all the controversy was about, resolved, nevertheless, to take Princeton's side, however we might differ among ourselves on theological questions. Happily, before we could meet in martial array, it was explained that Dr. Holmes alluded to Andover seminary when he spoke of dry creeds that never learn anything. It is fortunate that the war shifted from big Princeton to little Andover...
...conclusion, I may say I have the deepest respect for the gentleman with whom I have the honor to differ. But I also respect my classmates too much to hear them accused in silence...
Before the erection of the Dionysiac Theatre in the fifth century before Christ, a wooden scaffolding was used for the performance of the early dramas. The exact arrangement of stage and orchestra in the theatre is not fully understood, and archaeologists still differ widely in their views about essential features. False notions have sprung up about the appearance of the theatre through the descriptions which late Roman writers made of it. To dwell carefully on the details of this grand structure, in which the greatest of the world's dramas were performed, is one of the most grateful tasks...