Biden, Xi Seek To Manage Differences In Breakthrough Meeting
Amid strained ties between the United States and China, leaders of both countries met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, on 14TH November. U.S President Joe Biden met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in their first in-person meeting after he took office in January 2021. Chinese leader Xi Jinping faced his […]
Coffee and the Art of Conversation
According to historian Tom Standage, the lowly coffee bean deserves some credit for contributing to the Enlightenment. Prior to the introduction of coffee in Europe, the morning draft generally consisted of some form of alcohol. Rather than starting the day slightly inebriated, the coffee drinkers were alert and lively. In the 7th century this newly […]
Your Data Might Already Leaked Before You Hit the “Submit” Button
According to a recent study published by experts from KU Leuven, Radboud University, and the University of Lausanne, users’ email addresses are given to tracking, marketing, and analytics domains by web trackers before such information is given permission to be used or submitted by the person. Before understanding how this information may be used, let’s […]
The Greatest Historical Buildings in the World
There are several historical buildings in the globe that everyone should see at least once. These historical buildings are much more than just remnants or decaying structures. They provide a window into history and allow visitors to follow in the footsteps of historic figures and ancient civilizations. These are some of the greatest historical building […]
Germany May Soon Run Out of Russian Gas, Country Considers Rationing Fuel
This week, Russia cut gas inflows to Europe by 40%. Officially the country blamed delayed repairs in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline which carries gas from Russia to Europe. This move sent Europe into chaos. Countries, especially Germany, were rattled by the cut and started to frantically look for alternatives. Now, the Kremlin has announced […]
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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 Roman Gods in Western Art: Minerva, Neptune, Pluto and Proserpina.
The Romans included most of the Greek myths in their mythology, which often involved deities quarrelling over the world of the mortals. One of those disputes is the naming of the city of Athens. René-Antoine Houasse depicts this mythological event in his 1689 painting ‘Dispute between Minerva and Neptune over the Naming of the City […]
The Marvel of China’s Multi-generational Rice Terrace
While there are only seven well-recognized wonders, there are far many more spectacular structures and landscapes in the world than only those that are most widely recognized. One such landscape is China’s multi-generational rice terrace. The asymmetrical terraces, some as big as football pitches are some of the most spectacular man-made landscapes in the world. […]
Lost then Found: Brutal Storm Unearths Millenniums-Old Obscured Makah Tribe Village
A new chapter began for the historic tribal Ozette village in 1981. Located 14 miles south of Neah Bay, near Lake Ozette, in the U.S. state of Washington, the once-abandoned Native American habitation had been obscured by layers of mud for over 400 years, buried by a colossal mudslide that kept over 55,000 artifacts hidden. […]