The Mystical Sounds of Mayan Music
Currently we all know about the ancient Mayan Calendar, and our 26.000 year cosmic alignment. Yet one of the many great Mayan mysteries is also about the music they played. which was used to enchant the gods the ancient Maya worshiped. Which many of the latter day descendants of the ancient Maya say spoke directly from the Gods themselves. Music can be enchanting; it can bring us closer to others and our relationship with the spiritual World. And the ancient Maya also used music to celebrate, soothe the sick, welcome the gods, and bring the joy of living to their people. Much is not known about pre-Columbian Mayan music, much of the culture was kept by the scattered remains of the people[..]
Plot and Structure in the Short Story
Any story has a particular plot and structure in which all characters play their part. In the short story, there is a wide range of structures and plot forms. A traditional or typical plot consists of a beginning with introduction of the problem, middle - development of the problem, and an end that elaborates the problem. If you read and study a story, you'll find that it comprises of these elements. Less Predictable Plots: As the trend set by the former writers, most of the writers write stories in a typical way which is often predictable. Nevertheless, some writers break through the typical plot structure and venture into less predictable plots. One of such powerful writers is Canadian[..]
William Blake - British Artist, Eccentric,...
I am not certain what to say about William Blake as poet, painter, engraver and printmaker. He was in his own league in his lifetime 1757-1827, with idiosyncratic views, on everything from nature to religion. His lack of a formal education did not stop his self-education, from reading, throughout all of his life. From a long line of dissenters, he was for the most part pro-bible and anti-Church of England. It is perhaps because he did not have a formally educated cookie cutter view of the world, that he was able to expand and populate his own personal universe with things of his own importance - interpretation of the classics, religion, words and art. I periodically run into him in an[..]
The Curious Legacy of the Ancient Mayan...
The ancient Maya were not only great astronomers or mathematicians, but also had an advanced medical knowledge. Much is known how the Maya, practiced and cured illness, which some of the scattered descendants of this once mighty civilization still practice today. Who were the Mayan "Ah Men?" The Maya had doctors and therapists like we do today, but the fundamental belief of how illness was caused differs. Mayan's believed illness was equated with angering the Gods, and doctors were both spiritual and natural healers, called "Medicine Men" or "Ah men." When someone was afflicted with an illness, the "Ah men" would be called. As sickness was believed to be caused by ones soul captured by a[..]
Romantic Movement in Literature - An...
The Romantic Movement in literature started at the end of the 18th century in Western Europe. It was a revolt against the Enlightenment of the preceding century and the focus was on rational and scientific thought. The characteristics of Romantic literature involve emphasizing on passion, emotion, and the natural world. Nationalism was one of the crucial factors in the Romantic Movement, and as a result, many authors turned towards native mythologies and folk tales as their source material. They went back to aesthetics and tried to emphasized ethos of the medieval age. The earliest examples of Romantic literature started in Germany and the most crucial and remarkable literary figure was[..]
Effects of the Great Depression
At the start of the Great Depression, there was no welfare system in place. Lower industrial production led to mass unemployment and many unemployed found themselves without a home or food for their families. Job insecurity was on everyone's mind and wage cuts were always threatening, as were a reduction in working hours. Shantytowns were a common sight as families lived in basic shelters and ate from soup kitchens. For many, these hardships changed their outlook on life after the depression years. For some, building up security through material possessions became an obsession, where as other people did the exact opposite. They became very frugal and were very careful with their savings[..]
What is Comedy of Manners? Basic Outlines of...
The term 'comedy of manners' is generally used in the literary history and criticism and more specifically applied to the restoration dramatists such as William Congreve and William Wycherley. This type of comedy continues to appear in the works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Oscar Wilde. The form of restoration comedy owes to the powerful dramas of the French writer Moliere. It deals with the intrigues and relations of men and women of sophisticated upper class society. It makes fun of social groups and their fashionable manners. It is often satirical but in a good-natured way! Many critics have objected the low moral tone of the restoration comedy. Wycherley's The Country Wife, shows[..]
The Meaning of a Celtic Cross
The Celtic cross can be linked to the 7th century when these crosses where erected by Irish missionaries in Ireland. You can find these crosses standing free in churchyards in Ireland and now in many of the churches in the UK also. The Celtic crosses can be termed as ringed crosses because of their design. The Celtic-cross is a symbol that has a ring circling the intersection of the cross. The earlier Celtic-cross has a ring that joins the arms for supporting the structure of the cross and at times the bottom would be rectangular to give a strong base to the structure. The ring surrounding the cross is usually decorated with carvings and art forms. If you are looking to understanding[..]
Zambian Cultural Heritage - The Tonga People -...
The Tonga people of Zambia live in Zambia's Southern Province. They are an agricultural tribe and herding cattle and crop growing are the two most important aspects of their traditional economy. They have a deep connection to their cattle and land reflecting an ancient spiritual harmony with nature. The Tonga are considered to be original Zambian inhabitants - sites dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries have been found on the Batoka Plateau as well as ancient village sites near Kalomo and Choma. The oldest site can be found on Sebanzi Hill on Lochinvar Ranch which is on the edge of the Kafue Flats. Zambian history suggests that 600 years ago a thriving trade centre existed in the[..]
What is a Bildungsroman in Literature?
You must have come across this word a "bildungsroman" somewhere while reading books or literature. It is a German term which denotes a "novel of education". The term was first coined by Johann Carl Simon Morgenstern. Slowly and gradually, it came on the surface during the German Enlightenment. Now, these days, the authors present the moral, psychological, and social shaping of the personality of a young main character. There are some of the features you'll learn in this article that will help you understand what the term bildungsroman stands for in literature. Some Features: There are certain features which are always present in a bildungsroman: 1. The protagonist or character undergoes[..]
Where is and What is Timbuktu? Part One
From here to Timbuktu is a well worn saying, I have heard it so many times, in so many different places. Indeed, I recall it as one of the first exotic words that my tongue ever found it's way around, on a wintry morning in a cold national school classroom in the depths of the bitter midlands of Ireland. Timbuktu - it rings of something otherworldly, before I ever discovered where it was, it evoked images of deserts and palm trees and camels and men in headdresses and witchdoctors and snake charmers and boys riding elephants and just heaven! A million light years from the snow covered fields of Westmeath, Ireland. It would take years before I really found out where Timbuktu actually was.[..]
Ulysses S Grant Facts
* Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822 at Point Pleasant, Ohio. Point Pleasant is a community east of Cincinnati on the Ohio River. Grant's father Jesse, was a tanner. * When Grant arrived at West Point he found his appointment was in the name of Ulysses S. Grant. Grant's parents named him Hiram Ulysses Grant. Grant never bothered to change the clerical error and was known as Ulysses S. Grant. During the Civil War, Grant was given the nickname "Unconditional Surrender Grant" after Confederate Simon Boliver Buckner surrendered Fort Donelson to him. Grant was also often called Sam Grant. * While a cadet at West Point, Ulysses S. Grant was known as an exceptional horseman. Grant did[..]
Economic Hard Times Launched Early Wagon Trains
The earliest wagon trains of settlers headed into the Old West beginning in the early 1840s. That was no accident: It was a response to the realities of economic hard times that hurt nearly every American in the East and Midwest following an economic "panic" and ongoing depression in the mid- to late-1830s. Most of those settlers were staking all they had on the hope of finding new land, new lives, and happy times in the California and Oregon Territories. Like most pioneers and adventurers, those settlers were willing to take risks as they looked at fulfilling their dreams -- most of them based on hope and false reports about life in the Territories. Few who went West prior to the 1840s[..]
o Tutankhamuno Aknatono Nefertitio Hatshepsuto Ramesses II First on our Red Carpet is the famous boy king Tutankhamun. With his slender build, he walks with a kain, which was made by his uncles favorite artists. Wherever Tutankhamun walks, he is followed closely by his suspicious uncle. Being the son and heir of a famous father/king, a man that wanted to change their fundamental beliefs, would affect any son in inconceivable ways. This brings our next celebrity out onto our red carpet. Tutankhamun's father the famous and mysterious Akhenaten. With his slender cat like face, he intrigues even modern people. With his equal famous wife by his side, he seems able to conquer anything. Now![..]
Statutes of Kilkenny and the Gaelic Revival
By the end of the thirteenth century, the government in Dublin had become alarmed at the way in which the English were assimilating into Gaelic culture, becoming 'more Irish than the Irish themselves'. It began to pass a number of statutes designed to keep the Gaelic Irish and the English settlers apart. This legislation became known as the Statues of Kilkenny, were some of it was passed in 1366. The statutes forbade inter-marrying between the two 'races', the English fostering or adoption of Irish children, the use of Irish names or dress, the playing of hurling and the playing of Irish music. The prime motivator of the Statues was Edward III's son, Lionel of Antwerp, Earl of Clarence,[..]
As some Native American tribes have begun to prosper, they have also been able to increase their giving. Tribes give to many groups and not just their own tribal members. Giving from tribes is nothing new. In 1847 the Choctaw's, who had recently been forced to move from Mississippi to Oklahoma, drew up a collection of $170 to provide relief to the Irish during the Great Potato Famine. This during a time when many Choctaw's were struggling to survive. But now that some tribes are prospering, that giving spirit is able to be more active. A nice trend is the tribe-to-tribe help. Not all tribes are geographically situated to take advantage of certain economic development endeavors. So, it is[..]
Have Innovative Fun Learning Important Dates in...
History is the one area of life that fascinates everyone at least at a certain point of time. The happenings of the past were landmarks that paved the way to the future and so gaining information about these incidents can make you enter their world and understand them and also about the interesting things that happened in history. One of the most innovative ways to have fun learning all there is about your past is by learning important dates in history that recorded extraordinary events. Events that made a remarkable impact on people, cities, countries or even the entire world are often not remembered by the act itself but depending on the year it happened and often your memory will also[..]
Cambodia is one of the beautiful countries in Asian continent. This country is placed in east part of the continent and in the peninsula of In do Chinese. The boarders for this nation are Vietnam on the east and south, Thailand and Laos on the north. In the western coast, there is Gulf of Thailand. In the east, there is Mekong River and a large alluvial plain ringer by the mountains. The natural storage Basin of Mekong River is a wonderful lake; the alluvial plain area is centered with this lake. When it comes to Cambodian history, you need to know about the Khmer history. The tradition, culture and history are basic important tasks to this Khmer history. The capital of this nation has[..]
Mexico is known for its cultural fiestas and traditional Catholic celebrations. Each year, a lot of these festivities showcase the rich history of the Mexican people through dances, parades, and contests. The festivals are normally adorned by cutout flags of different colors, and these are called papel picado or paper that has been perforated. They say that using this type of Mexico flag is a tradition that has been passed down through generations, starting from the Aztecs. The flags were used by the Aztecs for their ceremonies and the material they utilized for these are called amatl. These bark-mulch paper flags were decorated with images of the deities the Aztecs worshipped during[..]
NHIK DEUM: Former Cambodia's King of Painting
Mr. NHIK DEUM was born February 12, 1934 in a remote area, close to a small river, in Reap village, Reap commune, Pearaing district, Prey Veng province, into a prosperous husbandry family. His father was NHIK PIDOR and his mother was PRUM POUL. Mr. NHIK DEUM has seven siblings. His too early childhood did not really draw the public attention, until he was about ten years old, when the impact of the Second World War steered Cambodia into a grasping interest between Japan and France. At that time, Cambodians, as well as NHIK DEUM himself did not enjoy regular education. Fortunately, NHIK DEUM finished elementary school in 1949. Due to curiosity and innate aptitude, NHIK DEUM decided to[..]
Analysis of Herbert J Gan's "The Uses of...
In the article entitled "The Uses of Poverty: The Poor Pay All," sociologist Herbert J. Gans discusses the strange alliance between the poor and the wealthy in American society. He states that the underprivileged in essence have kept several vocations in existence such as social work, criminology, and journalism. These vocations serve the double pretense of aiding the less fortunate and protecting society from these same individuals. He compares his analogy with that of Richard K. Merton, who applied the functional analysis theology to explain the prolonged existence of the political machine in urban areas. Mr. Merton's reasoning was that the political machine continued to exist because[..]
St Ignatius of Loyola - The Patron Saint of...
He was born Ignacio López de Loyola in the municipality of Azpeitia in Gipuzkoa, Spain in 1491. He was born into wealth and was the youngest of 13 children. His father, Juan Velásquez de Cuellar, was the treasurer to Ferdinand and Isabella, King and Queen of Spain. When he grew up, he became a knight. He also joined the Spanish army. He was a brave soldier who fought in several battles. He fought for the honor of Spain and the glory of the Spain flag. But it was the Battle of Pamplona that started the events that would change his life completely. The French Army was advancing on them ferociously. In the midst of the battle, his legs were seriously wounded. A cannon ball hit his legs[..]
Why Are Magical Realist Novels So Different?
Magical Realism is a very unique genre that introduces elements of the mythological and fantastical into conventional literary settings. This unusual blending creates a genre that is loved by many readers, writers, and academics, and also hated by many of the same. One thing about magical realist literature is that the style and voice varies greatly from work to work depending on what part of the world the magical realist novel is from. One aspect of magical realism is that the "magic" or mythological part of this genre comes from the author's background and culture. This is why a novel of this genre from Latin America will read, sound, and feel completely different from an Australian[..]
A History of Richard, Duke of York in Ireland
Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York served in senior military positions in France during the Hundred Years' War. His conflcit with King Henry VI was a major cause of the War of the Roses. He never became King but he was father of Edward IV and Richard III. Outside the Pale, Ireland was divided up into a plethora of individual supremacies some were loyal to the English Crown, some were not. The Gaelic chieftains directed their fiefdoms with little or no recognition of the English administration. Three great Anglo-Irish lordships, straddled the south of the country namely the Butler earldom of Ormond and the Fitzgerald earldoms of Desmond and Kildare. These earls were also caught up in[..]
tart --> In the later centuries of the Middle Ages siege engines were often employed to take down the walls of a medieval castle. But in the early centuries an attacking army often did not have the skill, resources, or time to build and use siege engines so they employed other very ingenious methods including biological warfare. A Medieval Castle is a fortress built out of thousands of tons of stone and designed for maximum safety and security yet they were still taken and often by very devious means. Here were some of these simpler and less technological ways that castles were sieged. Deception: Spies were used to infiltrate the castle. They could, at night, open the castle gates or[..]
The Redeeming and Liberating Power of Literature
tart --> True, serious, honest literature can liberate us from our chains and bonds and redeem the dignity and wholeness of a life that gets squandered in so many shopping trips to the mall, and so many idle days and nights spent in meaningless work and watching all that drivel on the tube. A definition is in order. I do not want to mean that "only" "true literature" is art. No. Art is an infinite field of creation and expression. But I believe not all art liberates. Some actually thicken the chains that tie us to our fears and illusions. Some art liberates us from the bonds that keep us as dwarfs while good literature gives us the wings that we never suspected we had. Is true literature[..]
The American Dream and Eugene O'Neill
The present study attempts to scrutinize Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh and Long Day's Journey into Night. Here, the critical overview is based on "The American Dream" as a national myth; it is the myth of success or a fulfilled life for all Americans. The theoretical framework is based on the ideas of some critics such as Lewis, Carpenter, and Pradhan on "The American Dream". This study follows a historical perspective and states that "The American Dream" has been with Americans from the beginning of the history of America. And later shows that this particular dream has turned to be a myth for centuries. For this research, first, a comprehensive study is done on the history of[..]
Olympias was born c.371 BC in the Molossian kingdom of Epirus on the borders of modern day Albania. She was about fourteen years old when she met king Philip of Macedon at a mystery cult festival in Samothrace. It is said that Philip immediately fell in love with her, however this is probably an over romantic version of reality. Philip had been a very shrewd and successful ruler who had united the various tribes of Macedon into a recognisable kingdom. He had led his kingdom to victories against the other Greeks, most notably Thebes, Sparta and Athens. He had already begun an effective empire that filled the vacuum left after the thirty years of Peloponnesian war between Sparta and Athens[..]
The Greek Hero Theseus
Theseus was the son of both king Aegeus of Athens and Poseidon. His mother was Aethra, a princess of Troezan near Athens. His mixed paternity may seem unusual, however the ancient Greeks believed that it was possible for a hero to have two fathers. Shortly after Aegeus married Aethra he decided to return to Athens. Aethra was instructed to keep their son with her until he was old enough to travel to his father in Athens. Aegeus buried a pair of sandals and a sword under a huge stone and told Aethra that when Theseus could lift the stone and take the items from under it, then he would be ready to come to Athens. When Theseus came of age he went to the rock and lifted it with ease and took[..]
A Quick Guide to William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is one of the more amazing writers to come out of England. Here is a quick guide to this amazing writer to get you up to speed. A Quick Guide to William Shakespeare There are many debates on who is the greatest writer in history. Some scholars point to more recent authors such as Hemingway and Steinbeck, while others dismiss these writers entirely. One name that comes up more than any other during this type of debate is Shakespeare. His writing, which encompasses the worlds of plays and poetry, is almost universally regarded as some of the best in existence. The life of William Shakespeare starts with his birth on April 23, 1564. Much about his early life is[..]
Despite his tragic demise at a young age of only 37, Robert Burns' collection of poetry and songs has elevated him to the position of being Scotland's national bard. His work had the ability to convey the imagery of liberty and independence for both the common man as well as for the Scots themselves that made Burns a literary hero - a bard. Born January 25, 1759 the son of a tenant-farming family, Robert Burns was educated well and was well read. During his teenage years and through early manhood, Burns worked on farms and it is during these formative years that he developed some of the passions that remained with him and were expressed through his works. Putting the period into a social[..]
I first learned about the Mayan Rabbit Scribe back in 2000 when my husband and I traveled to Guatemala to explore the ruins at Tikal. I had been to several various sites in the past, including Chichen-Itza, Tulum and Coba because I've been fascinated with the Mayan culture ever since I was a child. Perhaps I even manifested these Mayan temple journeys as a teenager while coloring in the drawings of a Mayan-Incan-Aztec coloring book I bought at a second-hand store. The amount of information that you can find about the Mayan culture online or in your local library is nothing compared with the facts and lore you hear from the tour guides onsite. While visiting Tikal, I learned that the[..]
Hanseatic League - Medieval Trading Ports
In the later Middle Ages there was an alliance of trading guilds that controlled all of the business over Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea region. This was the Hanseatic League. Hansa is a German term for "guilds. The Baltic Sea area had always been the subject of piracy, raids and unorganized trade but the scale of these ventures never reached an international scope. The Hanseatic League changed all that. In 1158-59 the German town of Lubeck, now the second largest city in northern Germany, was rebuilt by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, after he had captured it from Adolf the Second of Holstein. This would one day be the cornerstone of the league. Henry the Lion was one of the most[..]
Literature of the Victorian Era - 4 General...
The literature of the Victorian age entered in a new period after the romantic revival. The literature of this era expressed the fusion of pure romance to gross realism. Though, the Victorian Age produced two great poets Tennyson and Browning, the age is also remarkable for the excellence of its prose. The discoveries of science have particular effects upon the literature of the age. If you study all the great writers of this period, you will mark four general characteristics: 1. Literature of this age tends to come closer to daily life which reflects its practical problems and interests. It becomes a powerful instrument for human progress. 2. Moral Purpose: The Victorian literature[..]
Spending a childhood in Cape Town one becomes familiar with the local Xhosa people. So many times along the way we forget to ask the people that walk along-side us in this beautiful country, what it is that they believe and how do they share their moments with those they love and where do they come from. This brief look into the tradition of weddings and history of the people will hopefully allow you for a moment to consider the cultures of those around us. Maybe even celebrate in the colour and spirit of it all. At the time of white settlement in the Cape there were Xhosa groups living far inland, from 1770 onwards the Trek Boers who had approached from the West confronted them. Both[..]
Catalonian Culture Vs Spanish Culture
It happened many years ago, that I met a man from Barcelona at a bar in England whom I asked if he considered himself to be Spanish or Catalonian. At first this man seemed surprised by my question till I explained to him that I had always heard that certain groups in Spain considered themselves to be more from a certain region then the country. For instance that some in the Basque country felt themselves not to be Spanish but Basques only. I even mentioned how this seemed a bit odd to me, as I would never say when asked that I was not British but Scottish. Once I explained my question to this gentleman whose name was Jorge, he told me that the matter was not such an easy one. Yes, he did[..]
The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB), or the Fenian organisation was founded simultaneously in Dublin and New York in 1858 by a number of individuals who had been connected with the 1848 rebellion in Ireland, which included - James Stephens, John O'Mahony, Charles Kickham, John O'Leary, Thomas Clarke Luby and Michael Doheny. They organised the movement along the lines of 'circles' which was comparative to a regiment, it was very secretive with each rank only knowing the one above it. The Fenians believed that armed revolution was the only way forward and they therefore prepared for an uprising for when Britain should be at a disadvantage. They soon established themselves in Australia,[..]
The History of Boomerangs
When boomerangs are mentioned, often people think of Australia. However, these amazing sticks actually predate Australia, having been found in Ancient Egypt and throughout Europe. "The famed King Tutankhamen of Egypt had an extensive collection of boomerangs over 2000 years ago." Australian boomerangs are the most famous since they are the best preserved specimens, some of which are ten thousand years old. The oldest boomerang found was in Olazowa Cave in Poland. Made out of a Mammoth tusk, it is has been dated to be about 30,000 years old. Historians are not sure when the first boomerangs were developed, since they require careful construction to get the delicate balancing right so the[..]
1st Generation Hispanics are closely in tune with their culture. Whether they are from Mexico or El Salvador, they live in the U.S. but their hearts and their minds are still back home in their native country. That is why in America there are so many languages being spoken. There is also more and more exposure to flags of other countries. The reason behind this is the First Generation mindset of not letting go of the inner culture. A first Generation Hispanic will talk openly about where they came from and how they like to visit their native land from time to time. Once they settle, 1st Generation Hispanics will settle for life and live in the same home or city for the rest of their[..]
How Irish Was the Revolutionary Che Guevara?
Ernesto 'Che' Guevara was born on 14 June, 1928 in Rosario, Argentina, the eldest of five children into a family of Spanish, Basque and Irish descent. His father Ernesto Guevera Lynch said of his son, that his veins flowed with the blood of Irish rebels. His great-grandfather, Patrick Lynch allegedly left Galway, Ireland during the devastating famine in the 1840's. The name Lynch is one of the most common surnames in Ireland. The origin of the name comes from the Norman, de Lench, they established themselves in Galway becoming one of the fourteen tribes that dominated the city. Dr. Che Guevara arrived at Shannon Airport on Saturday, 13 March 1965. He was onboard a Cuban Airlines[..]
The Lancastrian Tudor, Henry VII succeeded to the English throne in 1485 after the Battle of Bosworth. Henry was determined to bring order to England after almost a century of civil war. His marriage to Elizabeth of York had the effect of combining the Lancastrian and Yorkist factions within the Tudor line thus eliminating further dissension regarding the line of succession. However, Ireland was involved in two Yorkist plots centred around the pretenders who claimed a closer dynastic link to the Plantagenets than Henry. Henry crushed these two insurrections and moved to cease the threat that Ireland now presented. In 1494 he dispatched Sir Edward Poynings to bring the country to heel and[..]
Preparing for the UGC NET in English Literature
The UGC conducts National Eligibility Test (NET) in various subjects of Humanities, including English, and Social Sciences, for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (as well as Lectureship) for pursuing Ph. D. level research. The test comprises three session papers. The first paper is of general nature, intended to assess the research (or teaching) aptitude, without excluding reasoning ability, comprehension, and general awareness of the candidates. The second paper consists of short-answer questions based on the subject opted by the candidates. The third paper contains only descriptive questions. It has four sections. Section I requires candidates to write a[..]
The Decline of Norman Influence in Ireland
The Norman conquest of Ireland began to lose momentum in the middle of the thirteenth century. This was due to a number of contributing factors which included their sparse population outside of their main centres of influence in Leinster and parts of Munster, lack of male heirs, the absence of a systematic plan of conquest for the country and drainage of men and supplies for wars in Wales and Scotland. In addition, England was still involved in very costly campaigns on the Continent and the native Irish were beginning to strengthen in their opposition to the Norman conquest. Indications of the change in the powerbase in the country was evident in Battles of Callan (1261) and Ath in Chip[..]
Akhnaton, Nefertiti and the Boy Pharaoh...
Recently, yahoo News reported that the controversial mummified body of Egypt's youngest Pharaoh, Tutenchamon, has been subjected to DNA test and that the result will soon be announced. It is persuaded that through this, the mystery surrounding his genealogy will finally be set to rest. It will be known who were his parents, why he died whether from a blow on the head or some other source, the relationship with Ech - en - aton, generally referred to as AKHNATON, who introduced the concept of one God, according to scholars in Egypt. But the DNA test will only raise new puzzles- historical puzzles, for the history of that time was suffused in so much intrigue, vendetta and power play so[..]
In mathematical hieroglyphic texts the vertical height of a Pyramid was expressed by the word peremus. Some Egyptologists think that permemus is the original word from which our modern word Pyramid is derived. When the figure of a Pyramid was used as a hieroglyphic sign on the painted walls of the masabas in the period of the Great Pyramid (the IVth Dynasty of Egyptian Kings) it was portrayed in white with a yellow (golden) capstone and a temenos (enclosure) wall. The reason why it was thus represented, was to show the top-stone representing the sun, both literal and symbolic (the latter symbolising Christ "the Sun of righteousness" - Malachi 4:2). It was appropriate indeed that the[..]
Robert Emmet was born in Dublin, in 1778 into the Protestant Ascendancy. He became heavily influenced by the ideals of the French and American revolutions and became a member of the Society of the United Irishmen. From 1800 to 1802, Emmet resided on the continent with leaders of the United Irishmen who had been exiled from Ireland following the rebellion of 1798. Emmet was involved in the Irish delegation attempting to persuade the French to ally with their cause against British rule. With the promise of aid secured, Emmet returned to Ireland in 1802 and began to prepare for insurrection and the French landing. However, a premature explosion at one of the arms depots forced him to move[..]
Rags to Riches?
We have come to expect that ghetto babies will grow up and die as ghetto adults. We seldom see any stories in the media about people who never raise above their ghetto existence. A large number of people born in a ghetto grow up and live decent lives. Many make it to a middle-class life style. However, these people are just as un-news worthy as those that never leave the ghetto. The rages to riches stories are presented by the media as proof of the possibilities for American citizens. They perpetuate the ideal that anyone living in America can become anything he/she wants to be. How often have we seen the headlines: From The Ghetto To Millionaire. The media perpetuates the ideal that[..]
The Regency Debutante-A Feast of Fictional...
The Regency debutante comes in very handy for authors like me, even though she is as individual as the writers who create her. She can appear in just about all shapes and sizes--within a framework of having the ability to attract "Mr. Right," of course. (In other words, she can be anything as long as it's attractive enough for the purposes of a romance.) Half the fun of a Regency (or any romance) is being able to understand and relate to the heroine; therefore, she must be wonderful in some ways and definitely lacking in others; she must be attractive but not so perfect that you can't believe in her; she must strike a chord in every female reader who picks up your book, and any writer[..]
Understanding Attachment Theory and It's Models
While reading Julia Wood's Relational Communication, I identified with many of the topics discussed, perhaps none more so than the section devoted to attachment theory. The theory provided me with many new insights regarding my self-perception and my relationships with others. Throughout the reading, I find the theory accurately describing my childhood and my emotions. According to Wood (2000), attachment theory claims that our earliest experiences decisively influence how we view ourselves, others, and relationships. Wood continues by citing studies by Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, and Wall (1978) that found that the initial bonding between a child and its primary caregiver, usually the[..]
An Adventure Story
The other day while trying to make sense of the world, specifically my own, a client was telling me about a charity Christmas party- having lots of toys left over he did not know what to do. His friend suggested he take them to an orphanage where he knows the children are in desperate need of love and toys. On a normal Christmas day he and his wife would run a soup kitchen but decided to visit the orphanage instead. As they arrived 50 wide eyed forgotten orphans dashed to greet them, with only one special teddy bear they asked the "mother" who they should give it to as they didn't want a riot on their hands. She pointed to a room and said "there's a little baby in there who has just been[..]
I have blue eyes and according to the Blue-eyed Genealogy Study, anyone else who has blue eyes is related to me. The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Copenhagen headed the study that stated in a January 2008 press release, that blue eyes are linked to a genetic mutation that happened between 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. The team, headed by Professor Hans Eiberg, studied 155 individuals out of a Danish family and several blue-eyed people born in Turkey and Jordan. According to the study, because 97% of the blue-eyed people they tested had the same set of 13 SNP mutations in two particular genes in their chromosome 15, they are all descendants of one person.[..]