Archive for the 'Humanities' Category
In the news today our archaeologists and scientists have been on fire with the findings of so many different kinds of old finds. I am referring to things that had been underground for millions of years. In a Greek dig, they unearthed a very old Neolithic household and some of its gear. In another find, [...]
Tags : archaeology, scientist, excavation, ancestor, history, artifact, fossil
Fire damage is one of the most unpleasant things you could experience and the very thought of it flashes a lot of uncomfortable pictures. The condition is even worse for those who had a firsthand experience in dealing with fire damage and in this case the fire accident keeps haunting you and many nights you [...]
Tags : A,Lowdown,On,Fire,Damage,Opinion,threapy,therapist,healing,motivation,peace on earth
We’re all familiar with reels as tools, whether we’re talking about fishing reels, hose reels for fire fighting, or demo reels in the world of filmmaking or video art. But one use of the word “reel” that many of us have forgotten about is the tradition of the reel in dancing–one of the four [...]
Tags : hose reel, hose reels
Many vedic books teach individuals how to properly care for their environment and planet, which has been given as a gift. With proper care their environment and planet will continue to provide for them and for future generations with the food they eat to the water they drink.
The environment and planet have been created to [...]
Tags : vedic, books, humanity, environment
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 [...]
Tags : fire extinguisher signs
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 Scott’s Oscar-winning epic Gladiator, [...]
Tags : marcus aurelius, roman history, roman emperors, emperors, gladiator, ancient rome, rome, meditations
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 [...]
Tags : North America, Classicism
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 will learn about the natural fauna and [...]
Tags : africa children, previously disadvantaged, kids in africa, poverty alleviation
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. [...]
Tags : acting school nj, acting school, broadway, learn acting, actor, actress
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 [...]
Tags : Celtic, Cross, stitch
