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So You Think You Know European Geography?

Ever since I published the quiz "So You Think You Know U.S. Geography?", my readers have been asking me to create another quiz. The wait is over! How good are you at European geography? Please take my quiz and find out. Be honest with yourself, and don't look at any maps or globes while taking the quiz — and don't do any Internet or library research, either.

53 comments    europe england france
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Five Poems by Poetry's "Bad Boy," Lord Byron

The life of 19th-century Romantic poet Lord Byron is summarized. His literary and humanitarian endeavors are highlighted. Five of Lord Byron's poems on history, love and relationships are presented.

24 comments    19th century westminster abbey
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Greek Influences today

There are many Greek influences that still affect us today such as Democracy: The Greeks created the world’s first democracy. Athens started out as a monarchy and then advanced to and oligarchy until it finally reached a democracy. The...

21 comments    democracy architecture greece
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The true origins of Western Philosophy

The founders of western philosophy was said to be Greek, but if you clearly look deeper into the historical facts, what will come out is quite the contrary. Egyptians belief and practice of philosophy came first and has fueled the ancient world of mysticism with huge amounts of knowledge on the subject 1000's of years before Greek philosophers we know of today were even thought of. This needs to be corrected in our history books somehow.

6 comments    history ideas philosophy
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Greek Debt: Who Does Greece Owe Money To?

This is a complicated question to answer, and one which I really wanted the answer to until recently. After a fair bit of reading I feel capable of answering this question, in layman's terms, for others who have been overcome with the same sense of...

13 comments    debt economy loans
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History of Sandals

Living in a tropical country makes me more prefer wearing sandals. It's more comfortable, light, and cool. I used to wear stylish sandals for outdoor activities and rubber sandals when I'm home. Most tropical people only wear shoes for formal...

14 comments    egypt leather sandals
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What is Going On In Greece?

Everyone has seen the newscasts showing the upheaval in Greece. The majority of the news has insinuated that the Greeks have lived way beyond their means and now they are revolting against having to pay the piper, now austerity measures will be...

39 comments    america government debt
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How to dress like a greek woman in ancient Greece

The fashion of ancient Greek woman was simple though nice. More draped then dress, she wore no more then a piece of fabric,wrapped around her body.

0 comments    ancient greece greek woman
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The Greek Hoplite

The Greek Hoplite is one of the most famous ancient soldier units in human history. Using the phalanx army formation, the Hoplites proved to be both incredibly potent and influential as a fighting force.

9 comments    greece greek roman
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Poisonous and Venomous Spiders, Snakes and Insects in Greece

Venomous snakes, poisonous spiders, biting insects, and dangerous animals in Greece can turn an adventure vacation into the vacation from hell. Greece is an astoundingly beautiful country, but there are dangers that can lurk in dark corners, on the...

2 comments    jelly fish sting ray brown bears
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