The day that Dr. Benjamin came to our class to speak the topic we learned about was ancient scribes. Dr. Benjamin focused mainly on the Egyptian scribes. In ancient Egypt the scribes were some of the most respected and highly educated people. This was because the scribes were the ones who recorded history and interpreted the writings so that others would have an understanding of the past. We also learned a lot of background history of Howard University and how we are now a part of rich tradition. Dr. Benjamin showed us several prominent figures in Howard history and the buildings that bear their names. We were taught the relation to early scribes and how ancient Egypt still plays apart in our lives today as members of the Howard legacy. I learned from Dr. Benjamin the history behind most of the buildings on campus. I also learned the significant impact that the namesakes of the building had on establishing the legacy of Howard and helping to build the rich tradition that I am now gladly a part of. I learned from this lecture that in order to establish a base in history for yourself you must be able to have your own legacy written down so that it may last for future generations to build upon.
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