Royal Society

Wright tells of how Pepys was in the Royal Society, where he often communicated with many scientists such as Sir Robert Boyle and Dr Turberville, leaders in their fields at the time, and from whom in that society he learned about subjects such as chemistry and optometry. He also recounts Pepys own astronomical observations after he spent a fair amount of money purchasing a…

in every monument she orders built to leave clear who belongs in the throne. Nevertheless, after the death of Hatshepsut almost all of her legacy was destroyed, as discovered through excavations near the temple of Deir el-Bahri. Ancient Egyptian society was characterized for its hold onto tradition and conservative view in regards of gender roles, a female pharaoh no matter how successful would have proven disruptive to a linear male pharaonic descend. Cruelly and without regard she was erased…

use of his arm,” Admiral ‘Round’ said, or so I referred to him. His girth surpassed his height so much so that he found need to stretch his arms and roll forward to reach the desk in front of him. “Therefore, you will be removed from service in the Royal Navy and no longer receive benefits associated with a member there of.” There were a number of gasps of surprise and several cheers at the reading of the verdict. The court room, normally minimally occupied for such a proceeding was filled to…

792). Napoleon had the mission to take over Europe and make France the centerpiece country. Martyn Thompson of the Journal of the History of Ideas quotes Napoleon in 1805 as saying, “There is not enough sameness among the nations of Europe. European society needs a regeneration. There must be a superior power which dominates all the other powers, with enough authority to force them to live in harmony with one another-and…

becomes the most admirable character in the play because of her logical argument and her equalitarian approach. She is ‘imaginative’ and ‘sensitive’, firm in her faith and commitment, but she is a conscious woman of her place in the royal family and as a queen in the society. The dramatist has evolved her character from her childhood days to the present state of act. She is courageous, persuasive and demonstrates her ideas and actions. She is a blend of practical wisdom and commonsense. She…

The scientific voyage of the HMS Challenger changed the course of scientific history during its four year voyage that spanned more than 69,000 nautical miles. In 1870, the British government agreed to give the Royal Society the use of one of its ships for research use. The warship HMS Challenger was modified to a research ship by having ammunition and 15 guns removed and replaced with laboratories. It was the first expedition of its kind, organized and funded specifically to chart and record…

Have you ever read a story blindly and just couldn’t understand it so you made assumptions about it? That is what happened to me. I recently read Tartuffe by Moliere, after my first read of the story, I thought it was not relatable, virtually impossible to ever happen, and just not funny. However, after understanding the cultural background, the life experiences of the author, and the author’s purpose for writing these stories, I now see this literary work as a strong satire that is relatable…

Corporation under Article 14 and 16 against the Corporation. Ramana Dayaram Sherry V. International Airport Authority of India and Ors. (1979) 3 SCC489, in this case court learned corporation within the incorporation of Companies Act, 1956 or the Societies Registration Act,…

Throughout the years Greek Mythology has influenced art and literature. It was created to teach people using stories about their gods. For example, the myth of the Sirens from The Odyssey teaches us to use logic to resist temptation and move forward with our lives. Ulysses, Latin for Odysseus, and his men are sailing back to their home Ithaca, when the stumble upon Sirens. They must stay strong and resist temptation so they can continue their journey. In the painting, Ulysses and The Sirens,…

beautiful set pieces, to the humor, to the cast and soundtrack (but Wes always has great soundtracks). But it’s hard when I look at his films and consider when in his career they came out, I mean his second film was Rushmore and it’s superb, but so is The Royal Tenenbaums, and so is The Life Aquatic, and so is Moonrise Kingdom, etc. What’s your favorite Wes film, and where do you rank them? Have you seen anything good…