We talk about it all the time. The theatre is part of our social life, of our society. Through the years, the theatre has strived to be a critic of society. So many authors have used drama and the theatre to present their view on society, politics, democracy, and so on. And it all derives … Read more
Genghis Khan was the Great Khan and founder of the Mongol Empire. It became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. Genghis Khan came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia. He was born as Temujin, but after the victories over rival Mongol tribes, tribal leaders agreed to … Read more
Amsterdam will always be Netherland’s most popular tourist city. After all, with all those Red District girls, marijuana legalization, beautiful nature and enjoying a bike ride, Amsterdam has a lot to offer. But when it comes for the New Year’s Eve celebration, some people prefer other places in Netherland. For example, Friesland, a province in … Read more
There is not a single person in the world who doesn’t know Jamie Oliver. Truth be told, the British chef has become one of the most popular people not only in the food industry, but overall itself. Jamie revolutionized food TV shows, and since then, the field has seen growth in popularity with many and … Read more
When you look at Paris in 1900, you might get a feeling that we went backwards as a society. The Belle Epoque era is one of the most beautiful eras in Europe. The era started after the end of the France-Prussian War in 1871 and lasted until the start of World War I. The Belle … 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
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
You might consider yourself an honest person. But statistically speaking, you are not. According to statistics, the average person lies a minimum of once to twice per day. Some of the common lies we tell is saying we are on our way when we haven’t left home, lying about why we are late to work, … Read more
Japan is one of the densest populated countries in the world. Tokyo, the capital of Japan is a mixture of traditional culture, along with ultramodern skyscrapers and everything in between. With a population of 13 million and more, Tokyo is extremely dense populated city. And how does life looks in a dynamic country and city … Read more
The first thought many people have about Manchester is a cold, wet and sometimes insular city in Britain, almost the same words used to describe nearly all cities in the north part of England. The reality, however, is much different. With almost 3 million people living in the city according to the latest census in … Read more