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29th September 2009
There is no question that religion is definitely needed in a man's daily life. It gives you a sense of purpose and it also gives you a moral guide. Today, one of the most popular religion and part of the Christian religion is the Latter Day Saint movement... Read >
Author: Alvin Mitchell18th August 2009
Cyprus is a popular holiday location for tourists in Europe and beyond - with annual visitors surpassing 2.4 million per year, it is obvious that the island of Cyprus is at the top of the list as a hot travel destination.
Cyprus is the third largest o... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st July 2009
The hair of the humans has gained remarkable attention throughout the ages. It has close linkage with the fashion statement of a human being. Styling up the hair in various fashions has been the main concern of every fashion conscious people since the ver... Read >
Author: stephen hall18th July 2009
Karpaz Peninsula has been home to many cities, and monasteries in history. Today, the remains of numerous ancient cities are to be found in the area. The most important historic remains in the peninsula is the city of Carpasia. the city used to stand 5 km... Read >
Author: Eric05th July 2009
Rome is a fascinating adventure waiting for individuals and families to experience all the wonderments that are all around, however, many people do not realize that there are many treasures to be found in underground Rome as well.
For an unusual and e... Read >
Author: Paolo Pedica18th June 2009
Vlora is a coastal city on Albania's Adriatic Coast. It is reputed to be one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean region and in recent years has become an important tourist center.
With nice sandy beaches, the summer time is an ideal time ... Read >
Author: Donald Nelson12th June 2009
A Mediterranean diet and healthy Italian cuisine makes you live longer.
Italy, the country known today had not officially formed until the 19th century, the Italian cuisine can claim their roots going back as far as 4th century BC. Italian cuisine has... Read >
Author: James Murray12th June 2009
UFO's have been recorded as having visited the Earth since ancient times, to present, with more and more encounters with these crafts as well as the occupants reported every day from around the world. Some of the ancient reports include: "Readings of the ... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin04th June 2009
Swimwear has a history peppered with outlandish mistakes. It's hard to find an area of fashion where the costume design has been so absolutely unsuited to the purpose intended.
In antiquity they had the right idea. Bathing was segregated and nude; aki... Read >
Author: Cristina Sanders22nd April 2009
The use of the sun to create energy (whether in the form of heat or electricity) is not new. Solar power has been in use for many centuries.
The History of Solar Power in the Ancient World
The Assyrians may have been the first to implement the use ... Read >
17th April 2009
Creating mosaics is an art. Not everyone can create a masterpiece by arranging small pieces of colored glass. Mosaics have been around for a very long time. The earliest example dates from the 4th century BC and it has been found in an ancient Macedonian ... Read >
Author: Mel C21st March 2009
Every year around Easter, prominently displayed, nationally known magazines parade before an unsuspecting public, articles about ancient books which these magazines allege should, could or would have become books in the Bible.
Usually, they are present... Read >
Author: Wayne09th January 2009
A Mediterranean diet and healthy Italian cuisine makes you live longer.
Italy, the country known today had not officially formed until the 19th century, the Italian cuisine can claim their roots going back as far as 4th century BC. Italian cuisine has... Read >
Author: James Murray29th December 2008
In the current period throughout the world, farming is a pleasant hobby, a desired way to convey expertise and a form of art itself. The repayment the individuals and communities obtain from farming have been widely known and advocated.
Certainly, sti... Read >
Author: Joseph Silva05th December 2008
Although it became fashionable for Britain’s landed gentry to visit the UK’s most popular spa towns during the 16th century onwards, it was the Romans that first promoted health tourism in the country almost 2,000 years ago after discovering the Cel... Read >
Author: pmcindoe03rd December 2008
Goa is a land of palms, coconuts, splendid beaches and warm hospitable Goan people, that is bordered by the majestic blue seas. The Christmas and New Year eve is celebrated with much fun and frolic in Goa. Also known as the "The Rome of the East", this sm... Read >
Author: Aparajita01st December 2008
Roman Bath
Legend has it that Bath was Founded in 860BC by the soon to be King Bladud, father of King Lear. The story goes that Bladud had caught leprosy and was banished from court and sent to look after pigs. The pigs too suffered from Leprosy but Bl... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th November 2008
Boston sushi catering is one of well known for its delicious sushi varieties. Sushi varieties have their origin ever since from the 4th Century B.C. in South Asia marking it one of the most famous, healthy and renowned food stuffs in the history of Asia.... Read >
Author: David27th August 2008
There is little doubt that you know what a carpet is but do you know all of the different types of carpets that are out on the market? There is quite a bit of history attached to carpets and it may surprise you to find out how long they have been around a... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON10th July 2008
While most sunny destinations have their share of historical background, with intricate old remains dotted here and elegant Cathedrals sprinkled there – few are as steeped in history as Cyprus.
Cyprus has one of the oldest cultures in the Mediterran... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins30th June 2008
Magnets have been in use for thousands of years. The first known reference to magnetism dates back to the 4th century B.C.E. from a Chinese literary work called "Book of the Devil Valley Master." In this book, it was written that "lodestone attracts iro... Read >
Author: Ellen Bell20th June 2008
In 90 km of Odessa and 18km from the Black Sea you can find a city which is more then 2500 years old. It is Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy (The old name is Akkerman or Ackerman).
In 600 BC this was the site of the Greek colony of Tyras. By the 4th century BC ... Read >
Author: Helen06th June 2008
A rich history has helped define the Balearic Islands we know today. The official spoken languages are Spanish and Catalan, though many islanders are multi-lingual and speak English, French and German as well.
Mallorca and Menorca are very popular tour... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th April 2008
Legend has it that the first settlement in the area that became Larnaca (then known as Kition) was founded by Noah’s great-grandson Kittim. At one time Kition was the principal colony in Cyprus, of the ancient civilisation of Phoenicia until becoming ... Read >
Author: mpressman03rd April 2008
The History of Arsenic, favoured by Victorian Taxidermists
Arsenic and arsenic compounds have had a long and Janus-type interaction with humanity; on the one hand they have been extensively utilized, but on the other hand their poisonous properties hav... Read >
Author: www.Taxidermy4cash.com03rd April 2008
The armies of Imperial Rome, and the 500-year history of the empire which they won and defended, are the shared foundation of the whole Western military tradition. There is no simple explanation for the access of vigour
through which a nation rises to... Read >
Author: saturnino26th March 2008
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world. What is the first? Well water of course! But after water it is tea. There are so many variations to this beverage that it is easy to see how it is the second most consumed beverage.
You can drink ... Read >
Author: TJacquot21st January 2008
Hebrew is spoken by more than six million people. The majority of these live in the modern state of Israel but it Hebrew is also spoken by Jewish communities around the world in varying levels of proficiency.
In the state of Israel, it is one of the t... Read >
Author: Ultimate Language06th May 2007
Jewelry tends to be somewhat cyclical. Looks go in and out of fashion. A new popular trend is a rather odd one. Chainmail has come back into fashion.
One of today's popular styles of jewelry has its origin in armor. Chainmail is a type of Medieval arm... Read >
Author: Arsene Bergkamp01st April 2007
Mastering the modes is the best way to add color to your lead playing. All the great modern guitar players, from Satriani to Hammett to Vai, have a through command of the modes.
Sooner or later the serious student of the guitar develops an interest in ... Read >
Author: Mike Hayes15th February 2007
We typically think of a catapult as something that was used in the Middle Ages to destroy the walls of a castle. But catapults have a very long history dating long before the time of castles and they were developed and designed in many different ways by m... Read >
Author: Will Kalif08th February 2007
Bodrum Peninsula
A Short History of Bodrum
The reason that Bodrum is extremely popular is not only because of the beautiful scenery and architecture but also the remarkable Mausoleum of Halicarnassus that was built in the 4th Century BC by King Mausol... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st January 2007
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Candles have played both a functional and cultural role in societies since ancient times. This article examines the evolution and enduring expansion of the roles candles play in our lives.
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Author: Janet K. Nelson26th January 2007
Naples of modern day shows all of the signs of it’s long history. Listening to the language and looking at the remnants of lost civilisations, the buildings and architecture, remind you of the long traditional history of this city.
Naples was origin... Read >
Author: stozzer25th January 2007
The Golden City Prague is the precious “Pearl of Europe”. The beautiful city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The former capital of Czechoslovakia, Prague is the largest city of the Czech Republic situated in the western part of the cou... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson27th September 2006
Traditional system of Indian medicine.
It is attributed to Dhanvantari, the physician to the gods in Hindu mythology, who received it from Brahma. Its earliest concepts were set out in the portion of the Vedas known as the Atharvaveda (c. 2nd millenniu... Read >
Author: Lance Teo23rd August 2006
In Africa, Ethiopia's historical pedigree is second only to that of Egypt. The country claims a history going back 5,000 years, and there are Bible episodes mentioning Ethiopia dating back at least 3,000 years.
The rich history is a blend of fact, lege... Read >
Author: Andrew Muigai06th August 2006
Soli, in North Cyprus, is not far from Guzelyurt. Soli is an ancient town where you can see the ruins of the marketplace from Greek days, a Roman-era theater, and a Byzantine basilica. Step back in time to learn about Soli in the days not long after Const... Read >
Author: Jessica I. Jones19th February 2006
The tradition of St. Patrick's Day began hundreds of years ago when a boy in Roman England was captured and taken to Ireland as a captive where he found God. It is said that St. Patrick could hear from the angels, and that he had raised people from the d... Read >
Author: NS Kennedy10th August 2005
Ethiopia is an enchanting country whose delights are unknown to most travelers. And yet this is a truly unique destination with such attractions as can be found nowhere else in the world. The biggest draw is the rich Orthodox Christian heritage. Ethiopia ... Read >
Author: Andrew Muigai
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