Posted on November 7, 2008The Facts About Black Holes
Black holes are incredible phenomenon and while most are thousands upon thousands of light years away from Earth, we can easily find them in a whole host of movies, TV shows, books, etc. If you are fascinated by black holes, you should definitely...
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Posted on November 7, 2008Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile
One of the most popular historical figures to constantly be showcased in the cinema, theater, books and TV is Cleopatra. There is no denying that Cleopatra had an incredibly interesting life and that her story is not only fantastic, but full of...
Posted on November 7, 2008Space & Black Holes
Black holes are one of the most mysterious phenomenons in the universe. While a major theme plot (and some say character) in many science fiction TV shows, movies and books, black holes are real- yet mostly understood. For those that are interested...
Posted on November 7, 2008Political Savvy Cleopatra
Cleopatra is one of the most infamous historical figures. Throughout the millennia and certainly during the last century, Cleopatra has fascinated millions of people with her beauty, political savvy and sad life story. While portrayed as one of the...
Posted on November 7, 2008Enter China's Forbidden City
China has definitely awakened after years of sleep and although the Chinese culture is one of the oldest and now wealthiest countries, many people that live in Europe and North America are not aware of just how beautiful and rich China's history has...
Posted on November 7, 2008Greeks Great Parthenon
If you grew up reading Greek Mythology, loved watching movies about Greek gods and warriors or enjoyed the Greek theatrical classics, one monument that seems to make an appearance in plenty of story lines is the Parthenon. The Parthenon is perhaps...
Posted on November 7, 2008Evel Knievel: A Rare Daredevil
One of the most well known pop icons of the last century was daredevil Evel Knievel. Evel Knievel was infamous and known for risking life and limb jumping over a wide variety of items on a motorcycle. For those that grew up during the late 60's to...
Posted on November 7, 2008Cheetahs: Incredible Speed Machines
The Cheetah is a wonderful animal and is mainly known for its incredible speeds. This beautiful cat has inspired many with its super fast speed, its elegant grace and beautiful form. For those that grew up seeing the cheetah at the zoo, it is hard...
Posted on October 7, 2008Black Hole Facts
If you are into science, astronomy or even science fiction, you probably are amazed at the phenomenon called black holes. Black holes by their very name convey mystery and intrigue and while man has theorized about the existence of black holes since...
Posted on October 7, 2008Wrigley Field: Reconstruction of a Beloved Ballpark
Wrigley Field is a legendary ballpark located in Chicago and the infamous home to the Chicago Cubs. Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is one of the most beloved parks in the nation and the second oldest standing- Fenway Park in Boston is older. While...
Posted on October 7, 2008Cleopatra: The Great Queen of Egypt
One of the great historical figures of ancient times is Cleopatra. Cleopatra while significant in her own right has become quite popular in our culture mainly due to the various movies, books, etc that has have helped tell her story to the masses. ...
Posted on October 7, 2008The Restoration of the Greek Parthenon
Many students are fascinated with Greek mythology. The stories, characters and landmarks offer an insight into what the ancients were thinking. Another great reason many love Greek mythology is that many of the architectural masterpieces and...
Posted on October 7, 2008The Legendary Daredevil Evel Knievel
If you were around during the 60's, 70' and early 80's one pop culture icon that made it's way to the American psych and throughout the world was daredevil Evel Knievel. Evel Knievel was one of the most gifted daredevils to walk the earth and his...
Posted on October 7, 2008Cheetah Facts: Amazing Facts of these Fast Cats
The cheetah is an amazing cat and while their population continues to be dangerously low, much research is being done and programs are in place for this big cat to populate and avoid extinction. Today, a large percentage of cheetahs live in zoos,...
Posted on October 7, 2008True Crimes and the National Archives
While it is common to hear about famous paintings being robbed from top museums around the world, many don't realize that there is a fairly sized black market that trades important paper, letters and documents as well. The National Archives is one...
Posted on October 7, 2008The Palace in the Forbidden City
China has definitely awakened. Over the last few centuries the Chinese Empire seemed quiet and withdrawn; however China is definitely making a comeback and for the last several decades has grown at a breakneck speed economically and politically. ...
Posted on October 7, 2008Cheetah Facts That Will Fascinate You
Cheetahs have always been one of the most mysterious and attractive big cats. Besides being quick and agile, most people and even researchers are still finding out some incredible facts about these beautiful animals. If you have ever been...
Posted on September 2, 2008Benjamin Franklin: America's Founding Father
Benjamin Franklin has been an inspiration to all Americans and many of us have come to learn about his great accomplishments and their impacts on our society usually in the first few years of grammar school. Almost every child learning about...
Posted on September 2, 2008Tattoo Art and its Origins
Tattoo art is a cultural phenomenon, it seems that almost every college aged individual either has a tattoo or has thought about getting one. Tattoo art for a long time was viewed as rebellious behavior and would be prominently found on the likes of...
Posted on September 2, 2008Cleopatra: The Mythical Queen
For many, Cleopatra encompasses the magnificent beauty, political savvy and tragedy of some of the best epics ever written and today more and more of her fans are interested in who the real Cleopatra was. With Cleopatra an indelible part of pop...
Posted on August 20, 2008The Big Horn Sheep of Glacier National Park
America offers some of the most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes in the world. With the many national parks this country offers, millions of visitors flock each year to get away from the cities and suburbs to enjoy pristine land and the natural...
Posted on August 20, 2008Quincy Jones: A Musical Master
Quincy Jones is a name that is renown in the music industry. Throughout the decades, the accomplishments and contributions that Quincy Jones has made to jazz, pop, R&B and other genres are awe-inspiring. He is a man that is known in all music...
Posted on August 20, 2008Ancient Greece: The Parthenon
If you love reading about the ancient world or traveling to the Mediterranean region, one of the most recognizable structures that should not be passed up is Greece's Parthenon. The Parthenon is known throughout the world for its elegant, but...
Posted on August 20, 2008Daredevil: The Evil Knievel Experience
Anyone growing up in the late 60's to early 80's knew firsthand the legend that was Evel Knievel. While today, stuntmen are more like engineers making numerous calculations in order to safely complete a stunt, Evel Knievel was a true daredevil that...
Posted on August 20, 2008Cheetah Facts: The Fast Cat
Cheetahs are amazing cats, unfortunately, they are also endangered. While we may think of cheetahs racing in the wild in order to catch their prey, the harsh reality is that a large percentage of cheetahs are now living in zoos. One disturbing...
Posted on July 26, 2008The Phantom of the Opera: The Novel, the Musical, the Mystery
When Gaston Leroux published his novel, The Phantom of the Opera, as a serialization in French magazine Le Gaulois, it took the novel some time to gain much notice. But when it did, this classic work became one of the most popular pieces of...
Posted on July 26, 2008History of the Parthenon
Greece's famous Parthenon is one of the most instantly recognizable structures in the world. With its scarred but still-elegant white columns and imposing position on top of a rocky Athenian hill, many modern architects consider the Parthenon to be...
Posted on July 26, 2008The Many Draws of Glacier National Park
Serene and beautiful Glacier National Park receives about two million visitors each year. People flock there to get away from their busy everyday lives in the cities below... and it's hard to pick a better place. Located in northwestern Montana,...
Posted on July 26, 2008The Most Famous Stunts of Daredevil Evel Knievel
Unlike most of today's stuntmen, Evel Knievel was a true daredevil. Instead of calculating thrust and windspeed and angles, this daredevil just... jumped. There was no math involved in his jumps. He would simple look at the distance to be jumped,...
Posted on July 26, 2008The Famous Photographs of Diane Arbus
"A photograph," Diane Arbus once said, "is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know." Arbus made it her life's work to uncover the hidden secrets in everyday people... and show them the obvious truth in those “less than...
Posted on July 26, 2008Black Holes in Science Fiction
There's something infinitely romantic about the concept of black holes. It's odd, really, if you think about it. We don't know much about what's on the other side of the universe or even our galaxy... but wondering about those things doesn't...
Posted on July 26, 2008Wrigley Field: A Rich Tradition in Baseball
Wrigley Field is a Chicago --and an American-- landmark. Constructed in 1914 for what would today be considered a “measly" $250,000, the field is one of the oldest ballparks in baseball history. And, funnily enough, it wasn't always called Wrigley...
Posted on July 26, 2008Cheetah Facts: The Hard Life of the World's Fastest Cat
One of the most disturbing cheetah facts is the decline in the population of this incredible animal. About 100 years ago, it's estimated that there were over 100,000 cheetahs all over the world, from Africa to Asia to the Mediterranean. Today, most...
Posted on July 26, 2008Quincy Jones: Becoming the Arranger
Quincy Jones started out his career in music as a teenaged trumpet player. And while Jones would have had an important place in music even if he'd only played trumpet and nothing else, it was Quincy Jones' emerging talents in composing, producing,...
Posted on June 28, 2008The 100 Year Old Voices: The Phantom of the Opera
In 1910, Gaston Leroux wrote the following words in his dark-and-famous novel, The Phantom of the Opera: "It will be remembered that, later, when digging in the substructure of the Opéra, before burying the phonographic records of the artist's...
Posted on June 28, 2008Th Parthenon: Old Made New
When you imagine the Parthenon, Greece's breathtaking temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, you probably think of an elegant, glowing white building on a hill. History and beauty and achievement in one perfect place: a shrine of man's ability to...
Posted on June 28, 2008The National Archives: To Catch a Thief
Who would expect that browsing through eBay could involve them in a major government sting operation? But that's exactly what happened to eBay shopper and Civil War buff Dean Thomas. When he recognized an eBay seller's offerings as documents that...
Posted on June 28, 2008The Bighorn Sheep of Glacier National Park
The bighorn sheep, with its large, curling horns and imposing presence, is a symbol of the North American west. These hardy animals live in the cold mountains of the west, and are an important element of the wildlife of Glacier National Park. ...
Posted on June 28, 2008From Iceman to Ice T: History of Tattoo Art
The pierced and leather-clad biker wandering, freshly-decorated, out of the local tattoo parlor may think he's doing something incredibly original. But he probably doesn't realize that the art tattoo has been a part of man's history for over 5,000...
Posted on June 28, 2008Evel Knievel: A World Class Daredevil
In The Guinness Book of World Records, famous daredevil motorcycle rider Evel Knievel is honored with a top spot: he's survived the “most broken bones in a lifetime." And while his tally of broken bones alone (433 according to Guinness) makes Evel...
Posted on June 19, 2008Diane Arbus: Photographer of Freaks
When she was beginning her career in fine art photography, controversial American photographer Diane Arbus was asked what it was she wanted to photograph. Her answer? “I want to photograph what is evil." Some think Diane Arbus's photographs did...
Posted on June 19, 2008Black Holes
Black holes are one of science fiction lovers' favorite concepts. Massively powerful, un-seeable spaces that sucks everything --light, matter, gas-- into them like milk through a straw. Fascinating. And the more that astronomers learn about black...
Posted on June 19, 2008Cheetah Facts
Slim, graceful, and powerful, cheetahs can't help but capture our imaginations. Some cheetah facts are well known, such their famed ability to run up to 70 miles an hour (a speed they can reach in just four seconds). Or their gorgeous spotted coat...
Posted on June 19, 2008The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City (called “Forbidden" because nobody could leave or enter the palace without permission from the emperor) was once a teeming palace, later a museum closed off to foreigners, and is now a historical landmark thrown wide open for the...
Posted on June 19, 2008The Faces of Cleopatra
Most of us --even those not particularly interested in Egyptian history-- are familiar with black-eyed image of dark and beautiful Queen Cleopatra, rolling out of a carpet and into the shocked presence of Julius Caesar. But even more fascinating...
