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17th September 2009
A gemstone usually refers to a rock or mineral that is used in jewelry or as a collector's item, usually after it has been polished, cut or faceted.
Gemstones are classified through several ways. They may be grouped according to chemical composition -... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th August 2009
A trip to Peru is fascinating and magical. Travel Peru’s varied scenery, from desert coastline to lush mountains and fertile valleys, sampling its tasty seafood and absorbing its ancient culture among the most interesting experiences in South America. S... Read >
Author: Pawan Kumare08th July 2009
Excuse me, are you a metal detector? Do you want to be? I’m not talking about the actual piece of equipment. I’m talking about the expert participating in the activity itself. Well, if you want to go out there and start digging up some buried treasure... Read >
Author: Alexander26th June 2009
The 12 reasons to be really scared of the date December 21, 2012:A dozen or more ancient Doomsday Predictions from around the world nn the principle that there is never smoke without a fire you've got to question why there are numerous disparate sources t... Read >
Author: Lance Gallagher18th May 2009
Tomatoes are actually fruits and not vegetables. A fruit is the edible part of the plant that contains the seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves, and roots of the plant.
History
Tomatoes first grew as wild cherry sized fruits in the ... Read >
Author: Jean Morrison22nd April 2009
There are many unique things to do in Cajamarca Peru. In ancient times Cajamarca was conquered by the Incas. Then in 1532 Francisco Pizarro ambushed the Inca king Atahualpa. Atahualpa's execution marked the end of the Inca Empire.
Cajamarca is renowne... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll17th April 2009
There are many unique things to do in Puno Peru. It was an important place for the Incas, and officially founded in 1668 by a Spanish viceroy. It is known as the folkloric capitol of Peru, hosting several festivals throughout the year. Most visitors to Pu... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll05th April 2009
In 1911 Hiram Bingham of Yale University rediscovered ancient Machu Picchu buried under four centuries of lush vegetation. Machu Picchu is located at almost 8,000 feet high in the Andes mountains outside of Cuzco, Peru and just above the town Aguas Calien... Read >
Author: Thomas Carroll03rd April 2009
A vacation in Peru is the definitive South American holiday of mystery. For Peru is a mystery; a holiday here will bring history alive, but the more you discover, the more mysterious it becomes. Perhaps this is because of the sheer scales involved.
P... Read >
Author: Margaret01st April 2009
Maca is a small tuber root, with medicinal properties. It is a perennial plant that grows in the Andes Mountain range of Peru at altitudes above 12,000 feet. Maca produces tuber roots that look similar to radishes and turnips, a close relative. It was wil... Read >
Author: TravisWitt30th March 2009
Peru is a country that inspires visitors from all over the globe to come and discover what it has to offer. With stunning scenery, vibrant cities and, for some, the chance to discover treasure, there's plenty that sets Peru apart from the rest.
Home t... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton22nd March 2009
There are vast varieties of hat types in the world. Some of these hats are much more significant than the others, and have lasted longer for years. The Panama hat sure makes other hats look less important in the hat world. This straw hat has dominated the... Read >
Author: devk20th January 2009
With the Aztecs, archaeology merges fully with history. The picture and rebus writing of the Aztec manuscripts and the accounts of Bernal Diaz del Castillo and Bernardino Sahagun are sources as important as the monuments of Tenochtitlan which lie beneath ... Read >
Author: Liza18th January 2009
When was the last time you visited with a lonesome only to have their children frog demo you out to the backyard to vista their newest acquisition which you knew little about, their pet guinea pig?
And delightful they are, for guinea pigs make great p... Read >
Author: Julia Solomon06th January 2009
Peru is special for tourism. Cajamarca is a city located in the north of the country. Old Churches and Colonial buildings are part of Cajamarca’s attractive. Here, was performed much of the Inca history. If you have the opportunity of visit Cajamarca, v... Read >
Author: CapybaraSEO02nd December 2008
When we think of pearls we quite naturally think of the ocean, since that is where the pearl originates. Since the dawn of time, mankind has held the seas in great awe, seeing them as another, separate world, the sometimes dark and often mysterious home o... Read >
Author: vicsfinejewelry24th January 2008
Just as predicted following the supermarket devaluing of cashmere, the high street is using a new ‘buzz word’ in its labelling of garments. ‘Contains Alpaca’, ‘Alpaca Blend’, ‘…with alpaca’ are becoming common add-ons to accompany polym... Read >
Author: MissXzzim24th January 2008
Just as predicted following the supermarket devaluing of cashmere, the high street is using a new ‘buzz word’ in its labelling of garments. ‘Contains Alpaca’, ‘Alpaca Blend’, ‘…with alpaca’ are becoming common add-ons to accompany polym... Read >
Author: MissXzzim22nd January 2008
By James West
Some of the largest gold deposits in the world are currently under development in Argentina, a country whose past political problems have precluded the exploration over the bulk of its vast 2.8 million square kilometers.
Barrick (NYSE:... Read >
Author: ResourceX Investor22nd January 2008
You drive across bridges; walk through tunnels; and marvel at large buildings, interesting productions of construction are all around us, but how often do we stop and consider them?
Interesting construction tidbits can be traced back all the way to th... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo12th November 2007
In Peru above the Urubamba Valley is situated the lost Incas’ City, 2.430m above sea level. It’s called Machu Picchu. The place, located on a mountain ridge, stayed untouched till the year of 1911, when it was officially discovered. Though the locals ... Read >
Author: andrewshw202nd September 2007
Tattoos are a very old form of body art that go back to ancient times when many cultures used them. Some historians say that tattoos go back 5000 years, while others believe they go back well over 10000 years.
The earliest known evidence of tattooing g... Read >
Author: Robert Hills02nd July 2007
The Incas regarded coca as ‘the divine plant’ mainly because of its property of imparting endurance, nevertheless its use was entwined with every aspect of life; the art, mythology, culture and economy of the Inca Empire.
Millions of Indians have ... Read >
Author: Howard G Charing01st July 2007
Agriculture was a fundamentally important step in the development of civilization, because it constituted the discovery of a way to live and let others live, too. As long as primitive man remained dependent upon hunting or wild fruit and vegetables there ... Read >
04th June 2007
Agriculture is not a lost art, but must be recognized as one of those that reached a high development in the remote past and afterward declined, and has not yet recovered its ancient prestige. The system of agriculture developed by the ancient Peruvians e... Read >
19th April 2007
Michel Nostradamus, history's most famous prophet, died in southern France in the late sixteenth century. The lines of Nazca are one of archaeology's greatest mysteries and were created nearly a thousand years earlier on a faraway continent. A direct conn... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta27th March 2007
From my hotel window in Quito I look towards the Historic Downtown of Quito, and it’s completely different and fascinating to remember what I saw in the city by night tour and what you see in the morning, in the City Tour of Quito - Ecuador. Each on... Read >
Author: Eric Castro27th March 2007
From my hotel window in Quito I look towards the Historic Downtown of Quito, and it’s completely fascinating to remember what I saw in the city tour of Quito. Each one of the churches, monuments, squares, streets and more, all come back to my head as... Read >
Author: Eric Castro27th 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 Mallett20th February 2007
Most women experience the onset of the menopause at an average age of about 50, but it can start anytime from the early forties to the late fifties. Symptoms can vary: some women sail through but others suffer the miseries of irritability, loss of libido,... Read >
Author: Tony Luck14th November 2006
With a weight ranging from 2 to 6 pounds, the Chihuahua is said to be the smallest dog breed on Earth. Should you want to get a Chihuahua, you will benefit from many advantages, starting with the approval of any landlord. They are so tiny that cannot upse... Read >
Author: Dalvin Rumsey17th May 2006
When it comes to platinum history, this precious metal goes back a long way.
In fact, platinum history can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, which means that
the history of this beautiful metal spans around three thousand years. When
exploring platin... Read >
Author: Afshin Yaghtin01st April 2006
Peru is located on the upper west coast of South America. If you are considering Peru as a travel destination, following is an overview of the country.
Overview of Peru for Travelers
Historically, Peru was the location of the dominant early culture... Read >
Author: Richard Monk
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