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100Year of the Tiger - Chinese New Year 2010 and Other New Year Observances
When we speak of the New Year, the date that comes to most people's minds is January 1st the date that many of the old Roman calendars as well as the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars use as the start of...
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73Historical Accuracy of Ridley Scott's Gladiator Film
Although a fictional story, Maximus is a wholly invented character, the wider world of Gladiator fits in reasonably well with recorded history. The real Commodus did indeed become emperor in AD180, at the...
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75A List of Unusual Pets
Most of us are seemed to be in awe with animals especially when we have some of them as our well-loved pets. Cuddly and affectionate, these wonderful creatures give us joy when we are with them and even...
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70Visiting Berlin
There is some sort of mournful elegance about Berlin and this is encapsulated in the city's many statues. For they have been witness to some of the darkest hours in European history. Take for example the...
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81Six Exciting Ways To Play The Sims 3
It's all so sickeningly perfect... The Sims 3 is an open ended sandbox style game. That is its greatest asset and also its greatest weakness. With no clearly defined end point, or goals that matter, new...
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79Kimba the White Lion-My First Favorite Cartoon
Everyone has a first favorite cartoon and for me it is Kimba the White Lion. I was 3 or 4 (I think) when I first saw this cartoon. I loved animals, all animals, but cats hold a special place in my heart. ...
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89Roman Emperor - Trajan
The Roman emperor Trajan was important for extending the empire's frontiers to include Armenia, Dacia and also Mesopotamia. Many scenes from the emperor's campaign in Dacia are recorded on Trajan's column in Rome, the base of which is inscribed with reliefs of captured arms while a long, continuous spiral relief winds up around the column commemorating the campaign. A strong willed man who was ambitious for power and military glory, Trajan concentrated on both strengthening and consolidating the
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81Exclusive Lovable Tourist Attractions to visit in Northern India
Exclusive Tourist Attractions in Kashmir Kashmir is considered as one of the most beautiful areas of the world. It is a city of mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers, is currently the scene of a political...
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74Fear Not
Shepherds are a humble people. They spend a lot of time alone with their thoughts. During those lonely nights under a canopy of stars watching their flock, they have time to ponder life, and what is...
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84Top 10 Best things to see in Athens, Greece
I didn't get to spend much time in Athens, but it certainly did whet my appetite to go back someday. I did get to see some of the things below, but if you should ever get the chance to go, do try to stop at...
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