Marco Polo, The First Western Traveler Recorded Ancient China?
By Cédric Rischitelli “I have not told half of what I saw and did,” were Marco Polo’s final words on his deathbed, according to the Dominican monk, Jacopo d’Acqui. In human history, few travellers are as renowned and venerated as the Venetian merchant, Marco Polo. Born in 1254, he reputedly spent a great part of […]
Solar Eclipses of History (II)
By Norma Reis Part 2: Solar Eclipses of the Middle Ages Muhammad’s Eclipse (632 CE) The founder of Islam, the prophet Muhammad, was born in Mecca in the Year of the Elephant, CE 569-570. His birth year got its name from an invasion by the Abyssinians, who used elephants in the assault. The army was […]
Swastikas: The Full Picture
By Casey Van Ommering What are your first thoughts looking at this symbol? What does it represent? If you are at all familiar with history in the 20th century, you recognize the Swastika – the symbol of the Third Reich that Hitler ruled prior to and during World War II. In 1933, the Nazis rose […]
Solar Eclipses of History (I)
By Norma Reis Introduction Since the very beginning of history, people have been amazed by what they see when they look up at the sky. Indeed, looking at the celestial sphere without the unpleasant interference of city lights is magnificent. It can sometimes mesmerise us with a deep desire of traveling out to these celestial […]
Irish Pubs: More than a Drinking Spot️
For many, drinking is more than a desire to quench their thirst. Most times, bars, cafes, and pubs provide an opportunity to enjoy many other activities. The bar and coffee culture is robust in many parts of Europe and the United States. They use these spots to get a cool drink or coffee while taking […]