Fire Extinguisher Signs And The Age Of The Symbol
September 4, 2008
Symbols: from fire extinguisher signs to airline diagrams, they’re becoming a more and more common sight in our world. Some people consider the proliferation of the symbol to be a sign of declining literacy rates worldwide, and with them the decline of civilization in general. But the rise of the symbol is by no means bad–and by no means new. Although there is some truth to the idea that a focus... Read more »
The Mystery of Edward Leedskalnin
September 4, 2008
The Coral Castle in Homestead Florida is one of the most mysterious structures of modern times. Constructed by one man, Edward Leedskalnin, this 1100 structure made of huge coral blocks were single handedly carved, moved, positioned by this 100 pound Latvian immigrant less than a hundred years ago. Although the Coral Castle itself is a great mystery, seemingly... Read more »
Who Was the Real Marcus Aurelius?
August 29, 2008
Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Renowned as a popular leader of the empire during the second century, the discovery has prompted many to question: who exactly was Marcus Aurelius? Hollywood most famously fictionalised the emperor in 2000 for Ridley... Read more »
The Truth About American Colonists
August 26, 2008
The English colonists in North America were neither adventurers nor the rulers of great and ancient peoples. Unlike various colonizers down the ages, they had no need to impress the native people, nor did they have a strong local tradition to fit into. They were simple, hard-working people, often craftsmen, seeking a better life across the sea. There was little stone suitable for building, and there... Read more »
The Truth About American Colonists
August 26, 2008
The English colonists in North America were neither adventurers nor the rulers of great and ancient peoples. Unlike various colonizers down the ages, they had no need to impress the native people, nor did they have a strong local tradition to fit into. They were simple, hard-working people, often craftsmen, seeking a better life across the sea. There was... Read more »
Help Namibia’s ‘Enviro Kidz’ Programme
August 19, 2008
Namibia Wildlife Resorts, the governmental organisation which runs the National Parks camping and accommodation facilities, has recently introduced the NWR Enviro-Kidz initiative. This aims to provide opportunities, primarily to school groups from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, to experience the protected areas of Namibia. It is also hoped that they... Read more »
Acting School NJ Guide to How to Get Broadway Theater at Great Prices!
August 13, 2008
Going to a Broadway show, is amongst the most exciting things that you can do in New York. What actually is Broadway though? Well, it’s amongst one of the most exciting theater and musical districts in the whole world! You will find the Netherlander Theater on W41th Street, and Broadway Theatre on W. 53rd St. As well as four other theaters which are also located in the... Read more »
The Significance of the Celtic Cross
August 2, 2008
There are many places in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland where you will see large numbers of Celtic crosses. Many people confuse the Celtic cross with the High Cross and the Irish Memorial Cross, but it is completely different. The image of this cross is that of a conventional Latin cross with a circle connecting the stem and the arms. One usually... Read more »
Understanding the Practice of Name Translations
July 31, 2008
Name translations refer to the practice of choosing a name in your own language and then having it translated into another language. This is something that can be done through the use of a professional who has training in translating different languages into English or into whatever language you want. There are a number of ways... Read more »
Kings Of Calamity: English Heritage Search For Britain’s Worst Ever Monarch
July 22, 2008
Picking someone as Britain’s worst ever ruler is certainly no easy task. How does one pit someone like the Saxon Ethelred the Unready with say the 20th Century’s Edward VIII? In spite of this, a group of high profile historians have got together with English Heritage and come up with a top three failures;... Read more »
