Almost Famous

Leonardo da Vinci has made a name for himself, to the extent that his numerous works are still studied throughout the world almost 500 years after his death. He was the jack of all trades, from being a proficient artist to ambitious engineer to a curious scientist. His works would be the foundation for modern art, human anatomy, and technology. Like his father before him, who had worked for powerful families, Leonardo’s works would do the same. Leonardo’s works were so prestigious, he would draw…

intent for his meditations is to establish whether or not he can possess any certain knowledge. To do this, he engages in the method of Cartesian doubt, doubting everything he once believed at their foundations. To do this, Descartes reasons that almost everything he has come to believe has been a result of sensory perceptions but senses often are deceptive. If something deceives you at all, Descartes argues that the source cannot be held as a reliable foundation of knowledge. Descartes mentions…

Chaz Dean is a hairstylist to the stars. True, most of his clients are Hollywood celebrities. However, his products are readily available to the public. We've all seen his famous info-commercials advertising the Wen by Chaz Dean hair-care line. Women are sitting around on a stage raving about the wonderful results they obtained with the Wen by Chaz hair-care products. An article appeared on Bustle about a young woman that decide to put the products to the test. Would the products tame her limp,…

The famous song by Drake, a Canadian rapper, “Started from the Bottom” talks tremendously about the social mobility that occurred in his personal life. The most reoccurring lyric in this song, “Started from the bottom, now we’re here”, does a great job in summing up what exactly social mobility is. Social mobility is the ability to move of the social class you were born into, depending on the class that your parents are in, to another higher class. Usually, people tend to say “Started from the…

overstated. During the time that the House Un-American Activities Committee was active the U.S population was in the midst of a intense anti-communism movement in response to the Cold War. The HUAC with the support of public opinion was able to question almost any individual without negative backlash. This wild questioning of anyone when linked with the close connections between Federal Beau of Investigation and HUAC created what is historically viewed as a ‘witch hunt’ against communists.…

The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous painted interior spaces in the world, and one of the most famous works of Michelangelo which depicts key scenes from the book of genesis. This breathtaking painting came into world fame in about 1508-1512. This The chapel, situated in Vatican city of Italy, was built in 1479 under the direction of Pope Sixtus IV, and is renowned for its Renaissance art, especially the ceiling painted by Michelangelo. In 1508, Michelangelo was asked by Pope Julius…

The Milky Way The galaxy is made of many diverse stars. From Protostars to Supergiant stars, it is also very unique. It consists of the only known planet that can sustain life (Earth ). As we know, the galaxy is full of stars. But did you know it is almost as old as the universe, or it was made of several galaxies that collided to create our galaxy? Here are some basic facts to improve your foundation of your understanding of our galaxy, the Milky Way. ( Below here is an image of the Milky…

is famous for its seafood, butter naan, chicken noodles, tandoori chicken and other Indian dishes. After a hearty meal at this place, you can take your kids to the adjacent zoo where they can spot various cats, rabbits, emu birds and more. 7. Kaidi Kitchen Where: 20/3, Bishop Wallers Avenue East, Mylapore, Chennai Timings- 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM to 11:00…

many called the painted ladies of San Francisco unfit for preservation and nearly sixteen thousand were tore down until locals stepped in and took ownership for the structures , restored them and painted them bright colors, creating what is now the famous San Francisco Victorians, one of the city’s biggest…

demanded to be created equal regardless of the circumstances and problems faced. Malcolm X and Mahatma Gandhi fought hard for the African American and Indian races, respectively, throughout their time. Both men were similar in that their situations were almost the same, but their beliefs and backgrounds made their approach to these situations significantly different. Although they shared different values, their work and protests caused a social change that would change the world’s society and…