19th-Century French Painting and Philosophy Depicted Through the Work of Jacques-Louis David

Throughout the course of French history, notably throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, art styles altered significantly. This sudden and extreme change happened as a result of a shift in artists’ philosophies and preferences. Within a century, the artistic style evolved from the Portrait of Madame Récamier (1800) by Jacques-Louis David to Luxe, Calme et […]

Interesting Facts About Mount Sinai Monastery

Are you familiar with the story of Moses going up onto Mount Sinai, where God gives him wisdom and power? Although it is a well-known Bible passage, a large number of individuals have only obtained this knowledge from childhood: Bible school or religious studies. So for those who need some reminding, or for those who […]

George Cruikshank, A Master of Storytelling Through Illustrations

Long before Disney and Hollywood, there were many past artists who entertained children and families, telling stories with their drawings. During the 20th century, one popular household name is Norman Rockwell, whose paintings, post cards and publications have been preserved and promoted. On the other side of the Atlantic, there was another masterful artist, who […]

How Did Jupiter Get So big?

Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system and the fifth planet from the sun. The origin of its name is the Roman ruler of the gods, in their mythology. The atmosphere is thick and dry. Jupiter is considered a gas giant with a mass more than two and a half times the combined […]

The Threat of China

According to Virginia senator Mark Warner, the United States may be underestimating China’s global impact. In other words, if the United States does not take the threat China poses seriously and begin marking territory as soon as possible, China may  soon surpass the US  in technological, military, political and economic power and worldwide influence. According […]

The Incredible Mexico Tour of Three Young Dancers

The “Three Musketeers” are a young and enthusiastic group of dancers. They recently went to Mexico for an 18-day tour. Sam Pu, one of the group’s members, performed his dance for the sixth time in Mexico. They had to wait two years for this to come to fruition. The narrative of these dancers serves as […]

Cute Towns in Northern California

Downieville Downieville was formed in 1849 when gold was discovered in this town on September 14, 1849, and it was named after the discovery. During the northern portion of the California Gold Rush, it was known as “the fork” due to its position at the junction of the Downey River and the North Yuba River. […]

Snapping China Before the Revolutions

Unlike Egypt with its pyramids buried under the sands, China did not have calamitous sand storms or great floods to erase its 5,000 years of civilization. But, the China you see today has been altered beyond the great flood, not by nature, but by its people. During recent history, China experienced colossal loss during Japanese […]

A Day in the Coldest Village on Earth

Yakutia, often spelled Yakutiya, is the coldest location on earth. There, life is difficult, but inhabitants have invented several ways to make it more bearable. Kirill Petrov and his wife reside with their nine-year-old child in a Yakutia village.  His two older daughters attend a university far from their hometown. What does a regular day […]

The Roman Senate’s Debate During The Fall of the Roman Empire

During the medieval ages, Rome was at the pinnacle of its grandeur and magnificence. This civilization was so strong that it was impregnable from the outside. During this period, the barbarians attempted to persuade Rome to grant them citizenship in exchange for taxes. Regarding this issue, senators in the Roman senate debated whether to award […]