Johannes Kepler was a German astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer. In the 17th century, he served as a key figure during the scientific revolution. Kepler came up with the laws of planetary motion and wrote works that provided the foundation for Newton’s theory of universal gravitation. The name Kepler is one of the most important in … Read more
According to some statistics, there are more than 4,000 minerals on earth. Sadly for most of us, we will never see them in real life. With so many bizarre mineral assemblages in the world, finding a rare gemstone has become a science and industry that is making people extremely rich. Now, there are some rare … Read more
Clara Barton is a nurse from the Civil War Battlefields. She earned the name the Angel of the Battlefield by helping many soldiers. Before and after she stepped into nursing, she fought sexism at every turn. This is why many regard her as one of the most influential women in history. Today, we will look … Read more
For most of us, a big old fat guy, dressed in red with white beard climbs the chimney, and leaves presents on Christmas Eve. But that is not the case for everyone. There are countless of Christmas and New Year’s Eve traditions and celebrations. Let’s take a look at some of the bizarre and interesting … Read more
Let’s start from the beginning. The history of chocolate dates back more than 3,000 years ago. Chocolate was first invented by the Aztecs, who made chocolate from ground cacao seeds. They added seasonings so that they can product spicy and frothy drink. At the beginning, chocolate was actually a drink. Therefore, even the name chocolate suggests that. … Read more
Opus Dei, formally known as the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, is an institution of the Catholic Church. Its members seek personal Christian holiness and strive to live with Christian principles. The majority of its membership are lay people, and the remainder are secular priests under the governance of a prelate elected … Read more
Samurai are the most well-known class of people in Ancient Japan. The legend of Samurai goes so far, that even Hollywood made a movie about it. Samurai were noble warriors fighting evil and defending the country. Their armor and sword were sacred, and they lived by a strict moral code. The code, named “bushido” governed … Read more
The eerie ruins of Pompeii can be found near the Italian city of Naples nowadays. And they hold a special place in history. In 79 AD, the iconic Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the entire Roman city along with the 2,000 residents. Many years later, archeologists found the ruins. The city was first discovered by accident … Read more
Today, with the use of internet TV, you will be able to have the delivery of TV shows as well as other content you might have missed through catch up TV on the internet. All you need to do is to ensure that you have high speed internet as well as a good bandwidth to … Read more
Mary, or Virgin Mary, is one of the most controversial woman in the history of religion. According to the New Testament Mary is the mother of Jesus. She was an ordinary Jewish woman of Nazareth, and she was impregnated by God in a sinless way. Protestants believe she was not sinless, while Catholics and Orthodox … Read more