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75The Art and Science of Fencing
Originally the art of attack and defense with sword or rapier in single combat, the word is now usually applied to friendly contests for sport with blunted weapons. The sword and buckler combats of Tudor times were superseded at the end of the 16th Century by combats with the Italian cut-and-thrust rapier and dagger, which in turn gave way during the 17th Century, to the French smallsword, the point only being used; from this weapon the modern fencing foil and epee-de-combat are derived.
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83Beards - They Grow On You!
Beards have been worn from ancient to modern times and have gone through many changes in style, from neatly cut and closely trimmed to flowing and full. The beard is often associated with authority, as in the cases of the Assyrian king, King Henry VIII, and Emperor Franz Joseph. Beards have been worn by scholars since Sophocles and shown in art, as by Van Dyck.
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68The Complete Guide To Asterix
The Complete Guide To Asterix by Peter Kessler is a must read for anyone who has picked ever picked up an Asterix book. It's sure to be enjoyed by both young and old Asterix fans. It gives an insight into...
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69Narcissism
Narcissism is a psychological term used to denote fixation at an infantile emotional level. Although intellectually developed, the narcissistic person adopts a childish emotional attitude to life. Narcissism is a causal factor in the origin of neurosis.
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76Genghis Khan
At his birth Genghis Khan (born Temujin) the Mongols were a scattered nomad people feuding among themselves, and raiding Tatar settlements in northern China. Through alliances Temujin was able to dispose of rivals and gradually weld together a force capable of subjugating the Naiman and Kereit tribes. His leadership was confirmed in 1206, when he was acclaimed Genghis Khan. Masters of cavalry tactics and ruthless in war, the Mongols were all-victorious under Genghis's command.
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74Greek Philosopher: Epictetus
Epictetus was one of the greatest of the Stoic philosophers. Born Phrygia, in Asia Minor, sometime between 50 to 55 AD. He became a slave in Rome, but (like many slaves at that time) he was given a liberal...
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70Greek Philosopher: Carneades
Carneades was an outstanding exponent of the phi losophy of Skepticism. He founded the New Academy, a continuation of the famous school of philosophy begun by Plato.
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64Greek Philosopher: Theophrastus
Theophrastus studied under the great philosophers Plato and Aristotle. In 323 B.C. he succeeded Aristotle as head of the Peripatetic school of philosophy. Like Aristotle, Theophrastus was interested in natural phi losophy, or science. He wrote works on zoology, psy chology, botany, and other topics.
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64Greek Philosopher: Xenocrates
Xenocrates was Greek philosopher born around 396 BC in Chalcedon, Bithynia, Asia Minor. In 380 BC he migrated to Athens, where he studied philosophy under Plato and eventually presided over Plato's Academy...
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66Nook: The World's Most Advanced eBook Reader
Barnes & Noble have just announced the news of the release on 20th October of their eBook reader "Nook". Details are still a little light, but here's what I've learned so far in point form: Over one...
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