Krakatoa: The Last Days is a BBC Television docudrama based upon a selection of four eyewitness accounts of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, an active stratovolcano between the islands of Sumatra and Java, present day Indonesia. It is the second greatest volcanic eruption in recorded history (after Mount Tambora, only 68 years earlier), erupting more … Read more
We’ve all heard of the Illuminati and the New World Order. They are two most “famous” secret societies that people believe operate behind the scenes in world politics. Conspiracy theories have been trying with years to prove that the Illuminati and the New World Order are deeply involved with politics, with some even stating that … Read more
The legend says that the ancestors of the Oromo people from Northeast Africa first discovered a highly potent and energizing potion made from the seeds of the Coffea plant. The actual growth place of coffee in Africa at that time remains a mystery. The first written record of the use of coffee in a way … Read more
Venezuela is an amazing country. It is one of the more popular countries for tourists. But it is also the home of Caracas, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. How do people live in a country where you should only walk the street holding things you are ready to give away to … Read more
There are many weird statutes around the world. Some of them are weird because of the form and shape of the statue. Some because of what they symbolize. Belle in Amsterdam is certainly among the weirdest statues in the world. What is the statue? The statute is titled “Belle”. She was placed on Oudekerksplein, a … Read more
Young, Black & Republican is the first episode in a series called INTERVIEW. INTERVIEW explores issues that are often underrepresented, misunderstood, and sometimes controversial. Young, Black & Republican features, well, young black Republicans sharing their point of view while dispelling certain myths along the way.
The People’s Republic of China celebrated its 70 year anniversary recently. The country is 70 years old, not China as a country. For that purpose, the country organized the biggest ever military parade. China is considered one of the top 3 military powers, along with Russia and the United States of America. And judging by … Read more
Wegmans Cruelty is a half hour narrative delivered by a little investigative group from the association Compassionate Consumers. Association individuals reached Wegmans Food Markets to attempt to hold some significant dialog about the conditions at Wegmans Egg Farm, and were then misdirected and rejected by Wegmans agents. The group set out to catch real footage … Read more
The 2012-2013 Miami Heat is one of the best teams in the history of the league. They finished with 66-16 record, the best during Lebron James tenure with the Heat. The team came into the season as the defending NBA champion, and managed win back-to-back titles. Not many teams can say they won two titles … Read more
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock, and a subculture that emerged during the mid-1980s. Nirvana is one of the groups that made Grunge popular, with their hit song “Smells like Teen Spirit” the poster child for the genre. During the mid-1980s, Seattle and nearby towns were the center of music. The early grunge movement … Read more