Maria Callas was one of the most outstanding soprano singers of the 20th century. You can say she was the most outstanding singer. Many years after her birth, her extraordinary voice and acting remains engraved in our memory thanks to CDs and DVDs. Of course, YouTube helps as well. Her status as a cultural icon … Read more
The Class of ’92 Director: Ben & Gabe Turner Released: December 2013 In 1992, a group of young, talents players (Including David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes) were promoted from the Manchester United youth set-up into the first team by legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Over the next ten years, that Manchester United side enjoyed … Read more
Since the creation of North Korea, all of its leaders, including Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il, and Kim Jong-un, have used a high-security private train as a preferred method of travel. Trains have historically been used by many global leaders and royalty, but the leaders of North Korea has taken them to a new level. The … Read more
Neurasthenia was a nervous condition in the 19th century. It is the predecessor of chronic fatigue. And it helped shape the way modern Americans think about health and happiness. The condition was first described in 1869 by American neurologist George Beard. Symptoms of the condition included anxiety, migraine, insomnia, and depression. At the time, experts … Read more
Hijab is an accessory in the form of a scarf that Muslim women wear. They are the same light scarves women all around the world use to decorate their neck or put across their shoulders when they are cold. But they represent much more for women in Muslim countries. Let’s take a look what is … Read more
To begin this list, and in no particular order, it is only fair if we began with Michael Moore. One of the ten most controversial documentaries is the Fahrenheit 9/11. This is as controversial as the producer of the film himself is. This is because, judging by the behavior of the Republicans, who did little … Read more
Easter Island was discovered by Dutch explorers on Easter Sunday in 1722. Initially known as Rapa Nui to its first inhabitants, it is located 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile. The remote island is famous for nearly 1,000 giant stone statues known as Moai. The first inhabitants were the Rapa Nui, a Polynesian society … Read more
The Catacombs of Paris are some of the most famous attractions in Paris. Tourists love them for their mystique and mystery. They hide so many dark secrets. For a city famous for its love of fashion, romance, and culture, Paris has a couple of dark secrets lurking under its streets. And the Catacombs are home … Read more
Angkor is a vast temple city in Cambodia. It is one of the many lost cities in the world. Nowadays, it features just several remains of the capital of the Khmer Empire. The Empire dated from the 9th to the 15th century, and the remains include the famous Angkor Wat temple, Bayon Temple, and many … Read more
When it comes to active members of the Army, China is head and shoulders above anyone else. China has more than 2 million active members of the army, which is much more than what the United States have, for example. There are only three other nations exceeding 1 million active members of the army. Those … Read more