Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Old Man Warner, the oldest villager who survived seventy-seven times the lottery supposed to have a power to end this and can think rationally about the cons of this event that occur on June 27 every year. However, he is the one who snorted when another villager, Mr. Adam said that the other villages already started…

1. Take short walks around the Holyrood Park This 640-acre Royal Park is just a short walk from the Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Hiking to the park’s dormant volcano, the Arthur’s Seat provides an excellent view of the city and one of the ancient hill forts in the country. In addition to the area’s diverse wildlife, the medieval St. Anthony’s Chapel and the Salisbury Crags – a series of 150 feet cliff faces are also must-see places in the park. Image Source:…

history and science, and is important to the Kansas farming industry. Though the word hydroponics is fairly new, different cultures have been growing plants without soil since ancient times. Dating back to the Aztecs, people were growing plants on a river. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was considered a type of hydroponics. Theophrastus, (372-287 B.C) a Greek philosopher, undertook various experiments in crop nutrition. There were even hieroglyphic…

destroyed, and he could save but a solitary sample, it would be “Job.” The question in the story is “why bad things happen to good people?” Although bad things are happening to Job, he remains steadfast when everything around you is falling apart. No wonder, there exists the universal expression to be as patient as Job. But shouldn’t his…

Chaos and violence appear to be running rampant through the world at the moment. The issue is even seen right here in the U.S. With all the distress and victims looking for solutions nowadays, it is time to wonder what is fueling all of this violence. There are criminals who live in our towns, cities, and states that are committing acts of violence against their fellow citizens. What are the causes of committing a vicious crime against someone you may or may not know? Needless to say that this…

(22 July 2001), Greg Crister introduces the widespread epidemic and points out that Americans should stigmatize the concept of overeating. Having thoroughly researched obesity in his book: “Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World”, Greg Crister, in yet another work on the topic, advises parents on how to prevent or…

In his speech, “Knowing History and Knowing Who We Are,” historian David McCullough demonstrates that it is important to learn and understand history because of its influence on present-day society. McCullough emphasizes that past generations were inexperienced and imperfect, but their improvisational character shaped destiny. Additionally, McCullough mentions the “hubris of the past”; everything that people are doing now, having now, and thinking now is the best it has ever been. Finally,…

Ephesus: Historical-Cultural Background Situated on the west coast of Asia Minor, Ephesus was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and one of the most influential cities on the main trade route from Rome to the East. (Metzger, 207). The city stood upon the sloping sides and at the base of two hills, Prion and Coressus, commanding a beautiful view; its climate was exceptionally fine, and the soil of the valley was unusually fertile (Banks). Ephesus lay at the mouth of the Cayster River and…

an eponymous arch in Rome to commemorate his triumph. Even now, the structure depicts, in meticulous relief, the temple's spoils being carried through the streets of Rome. The most prominent of the treasures is still seen clearly as a menorah, the seven-branched candelabrum with which the Jewish people are identified to this day. A golden menorah, built according to God's exacting specifications, was kept in the tabernacle during the 40 years the children of Israel spent in the desert…

“London on a Roll”, Worall states that, “A journey to London used to be a gastronomic Calvary, but with more than 6,000 restaurants serving dishes from every corner of the planet, London may now be the most cosmopolitan culinary center anywhere in the world.” (Worall) This implies that the cuisine in London is multi-national and has many varieties, which is essential to its tourism industry. In addition, in “A Tale of Three Cities”, Swerdlow writes that, “The United Nations and other…