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30th September 2009
If you are staying in one of the many fine hotels or bed and breakfasts in the Cambridge area you may want to take a walk to explore the many historical points of interest that lie in and outside of the city. Whilst there are a wealth of things to see in ... Read >
Author: matthewturner23rd September 2009
Every year February 14th is celebrated as a day for love, exchange of gifts, promises of eternal passion, and more. The inspired pen poems inspired by their love and admiration for the women of their dreams while others just go to shops and buy commercial... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
From the time ancient Romans swallowed a plate of raw oysters and had a rampaging sexual hunger that would only be satisfied if half-a-dozen vestal virgins were deflowered, till the onset of the age of Viagra man has been feverishly laying waste to the fl... Read >
Author: Dr.Diarmad Mcllvenock18th September 2009
Expanding businesses into other countries means that you will be conveying your messages to people who speak other languages. What's more, your audience may have cultural background other than yours -- and it does matter.
Surprisingly many people thin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle14th September 2009
‘Nothing Greens Greener’ is the best way that could have possibly described emeralds and Pliny the Elder chose to say it this way. For centuries the vivid green color of emerald has won the hearts of people from all over the world. Whether kings and r... Read >
Author: Rajesh10th September 2009
Did you know that fossil evidence found in Egyptian tombs suggests that roses have been around for about 35 million years? Cultivating roses was a practice that only began five thousand years ago in China, though it did not take long for the genus Rosa t... Read >
Author: Cesar Booth02nd September 2009
The dangers of asbestos have long been known. Ancient Romans observed a correlation between slaves working with asbestos and lung complications. In modern times, as early as 1898, British health authorities stated that a connection between asbestos work... Read >
Author: famowshowitz23rd August 2009
Wine has been a popular drink to serve with meals for centuries but many people get confused as to which wine goes best with what type of meal. To make matters worse, there’s more to wine than just red and white, there are many different varieties of wi... Read >
Author: jaisuman01st August 2009
Party games keep a Halloween party flowing smoothly. Without games, all there is to do at a Halloween party is mingle and eat, things which can be done on any given day. What differentiates Halloween from other holidays is the exclusivity of the games bei... Read >
Author: Benedict Smythe21st July 2009
Strawberry tattoos are some of the most sought after tattoo design for females because strawberry has a strong feminine connotation. It also represents fertility, temptation and passion. Wearers of this tattoo want to express their feelings and ideas of i... Read >
Author: Dave Luc19th July 2009
Imagine that the first men to start wearing necklaces were the cavemen! They would string mollusks and shells together to adorn themselves with. Some have been found with animal claws, teeth or bone as well as stones.
But we have come a long way since ... Read >
Author: jasmin04th July 2009
Even though bee pollen has received a good deal of attention over the last few decades, a lot of people still do not know exactly what it is. Pollen is technically the male seed of flowers and can be viewed as the male cells of a flowering plant. It is ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th June 2009
The removal of excess body hair is not a recent phenomenon. The ancient Romans buffed, rubbed and oiled their bodies, using volcanic pumice stone to rub away unwanted hair. Today, more modern methods of hair removal are used, but the principle is still th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th June 2009
When we think of scarves we may conjure up images of Hollywood celebrities riding around in convertibles. Scarves have an elegancy about them… a style. So where did the first scarf come from, who invented it and how did it evolve through history?
A... Read >
Author: Justin Morris04th June 2009
The first thing you put on, the last thing you take off, underwear - no matter in what shape or style - is the one thing that most men have in common. You may think they're just pieces of cloth, protecting your parts and keeping them close, but what you'... Read >
Author: Robert Bell15th May 2009
Gambling has been around for centuries. In fact, it is
so prevalent in the society that it has been
considered to be part of human culture. From ancient
Romans, to ancient Chinese, to modern civilizations,
gambling has indeed been a part of history. I... Read >
Author: destian11th May 2009
Mothers day is celebrated on different days across the globe. In India, like in the US, it is observed every year on the second Sunday of May and hence falls on May 10th in 2009.
History of Mothers day is obscure and stretches back to the ancient Greek... Read >
Author: Jasnav08th May 2009
The Claddagh ring is known worldwide as a traditional symbol of love and friendship. Claddagh rings are given as gifts of friendship, love, or worn as wedding rings. These rings are also passed from parent to child as family heirlooms.
The Claddagh ri... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan15th April 2009
The Ancient Egyptians used it. So did the Ancient Romans. In the 1800's, a guy wrote about it, sort of. By the Great Depression, there was a growing demand for it. In the mid 1970's, medical science told us we were doing it wrong. Now, 21st century builde... Read >
Author: Robert Bell31st March 2009
Any tour to Italy in search of art and culture must take in the unforgettable and ancient ruins of Pompeii, only a few hours from Italy’s capital city Rome. Follow in the footsteps of the British gentility on Grand Tour with a trip to the Gulf of Naples... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane27th March 2009
Books are outdated; anyone can agree that books have been around for thousands of years and really haven’t changed much. Very little has changed about the book itself except for the author, picture and content. I wonder if the ancient Romans also hated ... Read >
Author: Sprootz24th March 2009
In the bottom of the ninth inning in the final game of the 2008 World Series, Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies struck out the Tampa Bay batter to win the series.
Philadelphia exploded- there were riots, cheering, drinking, vandalism, and all th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th March 2009
One of the daily grooming tools that most women own is a hairbrush. Have you ever thought about where the hairbrush originated? There are very few references to the hairbrush in history, but there is sufficient evidence that it did. In the time of Ancient... Read >
Author: Vinnie Platania02nd February 2009
You may have heard it said: What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas, and though this is true, it is important to know where to play in Vegas before anything can actually take place. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a seasonal visit, knowing the best L... Read >
Author: Robert Bell28th January 2009
There is nothing like sitting down to a bowel of hot soup on a frosty winter night here in the Midwest. It is even good for us as our grandparents knew. Now, experts are saying that the combination of chicken and broth has real medicinal value.
When wa... Read >
Author: Tami22nd January 2009
The old saying goes, “Everything old is new again.” When it comes to aging and your health, that’s not such a bad thing, is it? The Ancient Romans had a secret weapon in the fight to stay young and healthy. Twenty odd years ago, modern scientists di... Read >
Author: Richard Williams16th January 2009
Anyone that has ever played a sport knows how important winning a trophy can be. Sure, it is about loving the game and having great sportsmanship but having that championship trophy is the ultimate icing on the cake. As you get older, the awards presented... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON09th January 2009
Many people believe that homosexuality is a new phenomenon. Some people think that there were no gays or lesbians back “in the good ole days.” However, the fact is that homosexuality was around as long ago as in ancient Rome . Sexuality in ancient Rom... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch08th December 2008
Bordeaux is one of the two most renowned wine-producing regions of France. It maintains its geographical classification of its viticulture areas since 1855. Bordeaux wine has a large market because it enjoys the status of the largest and oldest wine produ... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson03rd December 2008
Boxing (or pugilism) is a combat sport of English origin in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists in a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds. Victory is achieved if the opponent is knocked down and unab... Read >
Author: asmith03rd December 2008
About Peridot
Peridot occurs in a spectrum of light green shades ranging from olive green, yellow-green, brownish-green, and the most priced variety vivid lime green. The name peridot originates from French which is further derived from the Arabic word "... Read >
Author: Vibha Raj02nd December 2008
A fountain in a garden gives it an ambiance of serenity and elegance, whether the garden is big or small. You will find a wide selection of garden fountains to choose from when you search online. Sitting in your garden or enjoying the view from your patio... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin14th October 2008
Metal garden art has been around for a long time. If you look at garden art as a part of outdoors art, the earliest examples may be the huge line drawing on the plateaus of Central America. More common are the statues and fountains of the ancient Romans a... Read >
Author: Ivan Smith06th October 2008
If you live in France or if you go there on vacation, there are some things that you really must see. These include:
1 Ch�teau de Versailles � The royal palace.
2 Louvre or Mus�e du Louvre � One of the greatest, oldest, and most celebrated mu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th October 2008
Most people who have a family or dependents of some kind take measures to make sure that if anything happened to them, those dependents would still be looked after in financial terms.
For most of us that means taking out a life insurance policy that ... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell16th September 2008
From times immemorial, the nuptial orb or rather the wedding ring, has been the symbol of everlasting love. The shape of the ring-the circle- bears deep significance, acting as a symbol of the Sun, the Universe, the Earth, of Holiness and of Peace. Weddin... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire15th August 2008
Concerning the modern furniture genre there are actually a lot to think of and consider. We all know that the term modernism was first used in the late 19th century when the society was eager to alter, reshape or improve their environment assisted by the ... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor13th August 2008
If you are hankering for a Europe destination, you should really consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Emilia-Romagna may be the only region of Italy that is named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. Th... Read >
Author: Tasha Fayee12th August 2008
If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It may be the only region of Italy named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. This article describes the Romag... Read >
Author: Ravii Kumarr29th July 2008
If a person is planning on visiting Rome, then a visit to the grand Rome city center is a must. This is where one can be literally transported back into time and feel in touch with the ancient Romans and their lives. Since this happens to be one of the mo... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON20th July 2008
The plumber gets his name from the Latin name for lead; plumbum, as the ancient Romans used pipes made from lead for their pipes. Plumbers became pivotal in how societies function as their job was to enable the incoming and outgoing supply of water. The p... Read >
Author: barry.walker14th July 2008
Memory techniques are not new. These techniques have been existing for a long time now. It is very difficult to understand human memory as its mechanism is very complicated. However, human memory is one of the most crucial things to understand.
Memory... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert14th July 2008
Boiled eggs with a dressed-up yolk have been around since ancient Romans poured sauces of wine, honey, pine nuts and herbs on them. By the Renaissance time, eggs stuffed with savory spices were common.
Like other dishes that have gathered attention rece... Read >
Author: Zachary09th July 2008
“Tempus fugit,” as the Ancient Romans said. Time flies.
It’s a truism we hear so often that we rarely reflect on what it means for our lives, both personal and professional. Those minutes and hours we waste on pointless activities and procrastin... Read >
Author: Kaled Asmri27th June 2008
If you are planning a tour of Europe destination, you should consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Emilia-Romagna may be the only region of Italy that is named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. This a... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss27th June 2008
If you are hankering for a Europe destination, you should really consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Emilia-Romagna may be the only region of Italy that is named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. Th... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss26th May 2008
If you are planning a European tourist vacation, you should consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It may be the only region of Italy named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans nearly 2200 years ago. This article describes the ... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss08th May 2008
Did you know that fossil evidence found in Egyptian tombs suggests that roses have been around for about 35 million years? Cultivating roses was a practice that only began five thousand years ago in China, though it did not take long for the genus Rosa to... Read >
Author: Timothy Spencer07th April 2008
Mothers have been venerated for centuries. The tradition continues today, with Mother’s Day being one of the most celebrated occasions of the year.
Ancient Greeks held a spring festival in honor of Rhea, the mother of gods and goddesses. The Greek ce... Read >
Author: D Beart02nd April 2008
The ritual of the wedding proposal and the presentation of the diamond engagement ring create the highlight event of any courtship. A tradition that dates back to the ancient Romans, the engagement ring itself has many layers of symbolism. Each piece of t... Read >
Author: Jill Renee25th March 2008
The use of light as a therapeutic agent can be traced back over thousands of years. Indeed, the sun has been an omnipotent, almighty deity throughout the world since the start of human history. From the time of the Pharaohs, most ancient civilisation and ... Read >
Author: allergymatters25th February 2008
Congratulations!! How did you do it? Your teeth look so white. I received that compliment upon completing my first dental whitening procedure. Though the results were not without flaws, I remain happy with the new look my teeth possess.
To start with, le... Read >
Author: Matt Wittchow02nd February 2008
Boxing is a combat game played throughout the world. The history of the combat sports game seems to be more interesting and the participation of people get increased day by day. It is a pre-historic game which founds its origin in ancient Greek period. Ge... Read >
Author: shijinaseo23rd January 2008
Covering a bride?s head with a veil or a hat today is purely an aesthetic decision but the history of bridal head decoration is a lot more complicated and quite bizarre.
Imagine your hair twisted and waxed into a punk-like spire coming straight from th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th October 2007
The golden key to good health the natural way, lies in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. The statement definitely sounds clichéd but there's nothing denying its truth. Out of the amazing range of exotic fruits and vegetables available, there is o... Read >
Author: Wain Roy25th September 2007
For someone seeking a European vacation destination they would do well to consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It is an area of Italy named for a road that was constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. It like a lot of Ital... Read >
Author: Clyde Dennis29th August 2007
If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It may be the only region of Italy named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. This article describes the Emili... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss23rd July 2007
Swimming pools have been around for much longer than you or me. It can be traced back to the 3rd millennium BC ‘great bath’ constructed at Mohenjo-Daro civilization which was a part of the Indus Valley civilization located in the Sindh province of Pak... Read >
Author: Eric Wills05th July 2007
If you are in the mood for fine French wine and food, consider the Rhone Valley region of southeastern France. You may even find a bargain, and I am sure that you'll enjoy yourself on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local red Cot... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss02nd July 2007
If you are in the market for fine German wine and food, you should consider the Baden region of southeastern Germany. You may find a bargain, and I know that you will enjoy yourself fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local Pi... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss18th June 2007
Cold Sores and Fever Blisters have been a blight on the human face for over 2000 years. They have been, and still are, a worldwide epidemic. Historically, the ancient Romans were cursed with them too. In fact, they had such an outbreak of cold sores a... Read >
Author: Denny Bodoh16th June 2007
Cold Sores and Fever Blisters have been a blight on the human face for over 2000 years. They have been, and still are, a worldwide epidemic. Historically, the ancient Romans were cursed with them too. In fact, they had such an outbreak of cold sores a... Read >
Author: Denny Bodoh10th May 2007
Coloring hair is very fashionable these days. You can easily see people of all age groups going for hair coloring. People are experimenting with all kinds of colors to look fashionable. It is no longer just natural black or golden people are going for, bu... Read >
Author: Maria Karla06th March 2007
The city of Rome has the 50% of all the archaeological and artistic heritage in the world and every year it is visited by around 8 million customers.
During the works under the soil of Rome, the new metro workers are constantly bringing to light more her... Read >
Author: stefano sandano27th February 2007
Emerald is the birthstone for May and is known for being the 20th and 35th wedding anniversary gemstone. Many think wearing emerald brings you wisdom and growth. This is regularly given as a gift for an anniversary or as a sign of love and devotion.
At... Read >
Author: Martin Mallett12th February 2007
Unlike in the past, we don't need nor necessarily use fireplaces for warmth. Today, we use fireplaces for aesthetics or to create a warm atmosphere within a home. Although they aren't required, fireplaces have a unique way of turning a house into home.
... Read >
Author: PaulGlover05th February 2007
Ask any average person about stained glass and the reaction will most probably be something along the lines of, 'Oh sure, yeah - it's pretty. I like it.' But there's much more to stained glass than aesthetics. This ancient art form has a rich history thro... Read >
Author: PaulGlover17th January 2007
Lowland region South East from Zagreb is called Turopolje. It is beautiful and fertile mass of fields and rivers with one hilly section - Vukomericke Gorice.
Cultural, historical and archaeological sites are plentifully. From prehistoric, Roman, Mediev... Read >
Author: Josephine Boehm03rd December 2006
Paralegals wear suits to work. Their jobs are professional in nature and it is important to dress appropriately with that sense of that business world. Ladies, carefully consider how you accessorize with jewelry for the office. A legal assistant’s je... Read >
Author: Laura McDonald10th November 2006
The history of the scarf dates back at least as far as ancient Rome. A linen kerchief known as a sudarium (Latin term for “sweat cloth”) was used by the Romans to wipe their necks and faces. The ancient Romans developed the scarf into a diverse men's ... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft27th September 2006
Emilia-Romagna stretches from the Ligurian border in northeastern Italy to the Adriatic Sea. As the name indicates, historically it was composed of two regions, Emilia and Romagna. It may be the only region of Italy named for a road, one constructed by th... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss02nd February 2006
Pearls have a rich and vibrant history, dating back to ancient times when heroic divers would brave the ocean's depths to bring to the water's surface these treasures of the deep. The pearl itself is known far and wide as the "Queen of Gems," so it is no... Read >
Author: Bill Carmel01st February 2006
Every year February 14th is celebrated as a day for love, exchange of gifts, promises of eternal passion, and more. The inspired pen poems inspired by their love and admiration for the women of their dreams while others just go to shops and buy commercial... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson01st February 2006
Copyright 2006 Wendy Owen
Arthritis is known to affect around forty percent of the Americans and over fifty percent of the people globally. This is one disease that is responsible for the maximum amount of pain worldwide and thousands of dollars have b... Read >
Author: Wendy Owen31st December 2005
There are few other life events so steeped in tradition as weddings. Do you know the origins of our present day customs? Why do we follow them? Well that one is easy you do it because your mom did and her mom and so on back countless generations. Here is... Read >
Author: Mary Jane Holmes
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