Historical
Commodus, Emperor of Rome
The Roman Empire was led by a series of thoroughly worthy emperors after the death of Domitian in 96 AD. According to the 18th century historian Edward Gibbon, there were then “five good emperors”, the last of them being Marcus Aurelius, who died in 180.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Nobel Prize Winners of 2020
On Tuesday, the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2020 was presented to Roger Penrose (UK), Reinhard Genzel (Germany), and Andrea Ghez (USA) for a discovery that has influenced our modern understanding of the world and black holes. Drs. Penrose was honored for his work of discovering the existence of black holes, which is a direct result of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. Meanwhile, Dr. Genzel and Dr. GheZ have been honored for decades of their research by gathering compelling evidence of large black holes in our galaxy.
By Sita Dahal5 years ago in FYI
Slaveowner Madame Lalaurie Tortured and Killed her Slaves for Fun
Madame LaLaurie whipped her slaves, gauged their eyes out, and poked holes in their skulls, leaving maggots to infest the openings. This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the sickening acts of torture this eighteenth-century slave owner committed against her slaves. Why she was so cruel remains a mystery to many and perhaps the most tragic aspect of Madame LaLaurie’s life is that she never faced justice for her heinous acts.
By Perfectmess5 years ago in FYI
Royal Navy Force
Royal Navy Force For two centuries, the Royal Navy (RN) was the most powerful force in the world. For the first time since the removal of HMS Ark Royal in 2011, the Navy has deployed an aircraft controller, 65,000 tons HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08). Today, the Navy is a shadow of what it was before, and the Department of Defense estimates that only 30 ships will be equipped and returned to work by 2020.
By Aayush Alphonz5 years ago in FYI
Queen Anne furniture
The reign of Queen Anne (1702-14) marked a period in English furniture design that was characterised by functionality, comfort and elegance. Queen Anne furniture is generally regarded today as the most popular of all English styles, although it derives more from the work of independent craftsmen than professional designers.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Portrait of Charlotte du Val d'Ognes by Marie-Denise Villers
Not everyone agrees that this portrait of an artist at work is by Marie-Denise Villers. There was a time when it was believed to be by Jacques-Louis David and then a strong case was made for Constance Marie Charpentier being the portraitist.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was an enlightened philosopher who was deeply concerned about justice. He asserted in his work that life was in harmony with nature and beauty, with full respect for the neighbors, even though they seemed to have different values and ideas, and with the great determination needed to consider the contradictions that exist in modern society. Rousseau himself was often involved in defending his views against those who felt misunderstood.
By Radha Karki5 years ago in FYI
River Nile
A few days after the discovery of the rosetta stone and the news of the pharaohs and crocodiles eating people, it was in the fertile banks of the Nile that one of the most remarkable civilizations on Earth, ancient Egypt, was born about 3000 BC. For thousands of years, the Egyptians relied on the Nile for water, which flowed through the Ethiopian highlands of Central Africa. The water and mud of the flood plains form the basis of civilization and serve as an inspiration to the people who lived in Northeast Africa during this critical period of history.
By Radha Karki5 years ago in FYI
The Bomber Pilot
The Bomber Pilot The number 25,000 PS25,000 looks like a huge amount you can use to train a bomb driver. The bomber must be in the air for 400 hours. Pilots can work for a few hours, but it depends on our route, our fuel depots, our aircraft routes, and our weapons operations, "said Lieutenant Colonel Niki Rogue-Polidor, pilot B-2, and 509th Bomber Squadron and Security Officer.
By Aayush Alphonz5 years ago in FYI
Elective Torture: Why Do We Shave Our Body Hair?
Both sexes have a love-hate relationship with body hair removal. We’ve been pulling, plucking, burning, tweezing, and ripping out undesirable hair since the dawn of time. It’s believed that as far back as 4,000 B.C., women were using dangerous substances like arsenic and quicklime to get the job done.
By Kathy Copeland Padden5 years ago in FYI
