by Thomas B. | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles, History, Military/War
The term Viking Age refers to the period from the 790s to the late 11th century in Europe. During this period, Viking activity started with raids on Christian lands in England and eventually expanded to mainland Europe. They even made it to some parts of present-day...
by Thomas B. | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles, Health
Simply put, Trypophobia is an aversion to the sight of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps. We have to say it is not officially recognized as a mental disorder. Yet, it may be diagnosed as a specific phobia if excessive fear and distress occur....
by Thomas B. | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles, Lifestyle
Akihito is the 125th member of the world’s oldest reigning dynasty. Akihito, original name Tsugu Akihito, became emperor of Japan in 1989 upon the death of his father, emperor Showa (Hirohito). He was the fifth child and eldest son of Emperor Hirohito and Empress...
by Thomas B. | Jul 25, 2022 | Articles, Religion
WHAT ARE WE CELEBRATING? ORIGIN The Saint Patrick’s Day is an annual religious holiday celebrated on 17th March. The Gaelic Irish name of this holiday is Lá Fhéile Pádraig, meaning the Day of the Festival of Patrick. The reason for the marking of this holiday on...
by Thomas B. | Jul 24, 2022 | Articles, History, Military/War
By all accounts, World War II was the deadliest military conflict in the history of mankind. During the War, more than 60 million people lost their lives. At the time, 60 million accounted for 3% of world population, which at the time, was estimated at 2.3 billion...