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All About The Egyptian Army
All about the makeup, organization and hierarchy of the ancient Egyptian armies as well as how they evolved during the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms of Egypt.
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Ancient Egyptian Military Tactics
Learn about the evolution of Egyptian battle tactics throughout the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms of Egypt.
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Weapons of Mesopotamia, Sumer and Egypt: Ancient Swords
Egyptian and Mesopotamian warriors wielded bows and spears since swords and blades were both expensive and rare. Here's a visual history of the weaponry these civilizations used.
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The Most Annoying Words And Phrases In The English Language
What are some of the most annoying words and phrases in the English language that people use every day without noticing how lame or stupid they are?
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Persian and Median Mages in the Ancient Greek World
The Greeks viewed the Persians as the originators of alien magical knowledge. The mages were the wise men of the Persian empire, whose expertise extended beyond religious matters and into the fields of medicine and astrology. Learn about the curious powers and habits of Persian and Median mages.
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Ancient Greek Sorcerers
According to Hellenic sources, Greek sorcerers of the ancient world manipulated their souls by separating it from the body in order to set out on journeys of discovery that might involve temporary death, or bilocation. They did this to cure the sick, receive prophetic visions or chase away ghosts.
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The American Foursquare House Style
This article summarizes the American Foursquare floor plan, features, and overall design. Learn what makes this style of house so special.
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Zen Style Medieval Japanese Architecture (Karayo)
Zen-style Japanese architecture: The typical Zen style complex is axial in plan and bilaterally symmetrical, which is reflective of the regimentation of the Zen monk's daily life. Each act of a Buddhist monk's day is devised to contribute to the big picture of their religious discipline. Zen sects...
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Hygrometer: Leonardo da Vinci's Weather Predictions
Hygrometers measure the moisture in the air, and can help predict weather changes. Nicholas of Cusa, a German cardinal and mathematician, in 1450 became the first person to concieve a weather instrument, when he described a hygrometer, an instrument that could measure the amount of humidity in the...
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Leonardo da Vinci's Camera Obscura
Leonardo da Vinci's camera obscura was one of his most interesting optical inventions. Learn about da Vinci's contribution to photography through his study of the human eye.
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How to Make a Leonardo da Vinci style Masque Mask. Fun For Kids!
One of Leonardo da Vinci's many talents was performing. He played the lute and sang beautifully, loved playing practical jokes and telling riddles. Leonardo created costumes and stage sets for many celebrations. Because he was so skilled at making lifelike figures, he was especially good at making...
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How To Design Your Own Feng Shui House
In this project I'll show you how to design the ideal house according to feng shui rules. You can also reorganize your room using some of these ideas. Stairs should never face the front door. So, when you are designing your house, make sure that...
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Durian: Fruit Banned From Public Places Because It Smells Like Dirty Socks
Durian is the fruit of the durian tree that grows wild in Southeast Asia. The cultivation of the fruit is central to the lives of some local cultures. Durian is one of the most expensive fruits in the world and is infamous for it's repulsive smell ranging from that of rotten onions to vomit.
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All Egyptian Food Recipes: What To Eat In Egypt And How To Make It At Home
Egyptian cuisine has many influences and directions, making Egyptian food recipes very versatile. When it comes to deciding what to eat in Egypt we have a wealth of dishes to choose from. Egyptians love their stomach, which is reflected in the wide variety of dishes they cook. Learn how to cook...
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Metaphors for Faith and God Belief
Both creationists and atheists use metaphors for faith and religion to argue for or against God-belief. Here is a collection of faith metaphors for both sides to chew on as well as an instructional video on how to make an atheist's head explode.
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Origami: How To Make A Nodding Dog In 5 Minutes
Learn how to make a simple nodding dog in under five minutes. This can be taught to children or even blind people.
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There Is A Saint For That! - Patron Saints And Their Causes
Did you know that there is a patron saint for everything. Animals, alcoholics, even serial killers have their patron saints in a system that originated in Roman times and is as old as Christianity.
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Pok-A-Tok: The Mayan Ball Game
Pok-A-Tok is a Mayan ball game invented around 2000 BCE. It was played in teams with the objective of getting a ball through a narrow stone hoop placed high on the court wall. Players were not allowed to use their hands or feet, and the losing team was sacrificed to the gods. Read on to learn more.
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The Maya Codices
Maya scribes spent their time writing in special books made of paper called codices. In these books, scribes faithfully recorded centuries of Maya history, astronomical calculations, and religious practices. Some of the Maya codices even recorded travel and hunting details. Others included tables...
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Maya Pottery
Maya artists produced world-class pottery. To make their pottery, the ancient Maya used clay from the riverbeds. They strengthened it by adding calcite, quartz, or volcanic ash.
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Fantastic Ventifacts
Ventifact are an interesting bunch. They are beautiful, sometimes strange-looking rock formations, developed by wind and ice crystals in a process called sand-blasting. Come and have a look.
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Fun Facts About Ancient Roman Law and Punishment
Ancient Roman law facts can be fun, but some of them are actually less fun due to the severity of the punishment certain crimes received.
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10 Great Bitches in History
The women found in this article, including Nefertiti and Empress Theodora, are legendary for being the greatest bitches in history. May they serve as inspiration for women today.
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Basic Arabic Words, Terms, and Phrases for Traveling to Dubai
Learn basic Arabic words and phrases as spoken in the Gulf States and use them as a polite gesture when traveling to Dubai.
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Wedding Poems, Wedding Blessings
I present my selection of timeless wedding poems and blessings from multiple cultures around the world to serve as a boilerplate from which you can create your own personal wedding vows and love poems to show your love, caring and affection to your other half.
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Algonquin Indians Tribe
The name Algonquin is used to denote a Native American Indian tribe and it is different from the term Algonquian, which is the name of the language family that this tribe, the Alginquin Indians, belongs to. Algonquin, pronounced al-GON-kin, means...
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Inside the Ninja House
Today, ninja houses in Japan count among the most attractive tourist destinations of the country. They have been moved from their original places and rebuilt as tourist attraction. Not surprisingly, they look...
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Hierarchy Inside the Ninja Village
The social structure within the ninja community of Iga Province was as rigid as you would expect in medieval Japan. The heads of samurai clans associated with ninja activity were called shonin and they sat at...
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Iga & Koga: Homelands of Ninjutsu and the Ninja
The Iga Province and the southern area of Omi Province, known as Koga, are today associated with the origins of ninjutsu and the ninja.
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Specialised Ninja Equipment and Gear
The ninja could use a diverse array of specialized weapons and equipment under appropriate circumstances. The majority of these ninja tools appear in Bansen Shukai, a famed seventeenth-century ninja manual. ...
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Ninjutsu, Japanese Martial Art of Ninja Espionage
Ninjutsu is the Japanese martial art of espionage, called the “techniques of stealth” or the “arts of invisibility.” Ninja were trained to infiltrate into enemy territory to spy on troops, arms,...
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Kyudo, Japanese Archery Tradition
Japanese archery, called Kyudo, can be traced back to two origins: ceremonial archery connected to Shinto and combatant archery associated with warfare and hunting.
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Ancient Roman Festivals, Celebrations, and Holidays (P to Z)
This article lists important ancient Roman festivals, holidays and celebrations in alphabetical order from P through Z. Each occasion listed includes a short history and description as well as the date or dates on which it was held.
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Ancient Roman Festivals, Celebrations and Holidays (L–O)
This article lists important festivals, holidays and celebrations in ancient Rome. The occasions are in alphabetical order from L through O and include a short history and description, along with the dates they were held.
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Ancient Roman Festivals, Celebrations and Holidays (Fg–K)
This article lists important ancient Roman festivals, holidays and celebrations in alphabetical order from Fg through K. Each occasion listed includes a short history and description as well as the date or dates on which it was held.
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Ancient Roman Festivals, Celebrations and Holidays (A–Fe)
Important ancient Roman festivals, holidays and celebrations in alphabetical order from A to Fe. Each occasion includes a short history and description as well as the date or dates on which it was held.
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Alcohol Distillation and its Origins
Many races assert that the alcohol distillation process was invented by them and they were the first to distill alcohol as a beverage, but there is insufficient evidence to bestow the honor on any one group....
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Ancient Aztec Festivals, Celebrations and Holidays
Traditional festivals were an important part of everyday life for the Aztecs. This article contains a list of the most significant ancient Aztec festivals, holidays, and celebrations.
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Wine Tasting Chart To Identify Familiar Aromas And Flavors In Wine
The wine taste chart presented here is a useful tool for your memory to identify aromas and flavours that are not always apparent at first sip of a glass of wine. These are almost always everyday aromas that we all know well, but cannot put a name...
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What is the Marketing Mix? The Eight Ps, Four Cs, As and Os.
The marketing mix is an assortment of techniques and their combinations used to market a new brand. These techniques are often called the four Ps or more recently the eight Ps. Product is used to refer to the range of products or services that...
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Hungarian Cuisine: Dobosh Torte Cake
Dobosh torte is a rich sponge cake consisting of six layers filled with rich chocolate buttercream and topped with caramel. It was named after its inventor, the Hungarian pastry chef József C. Dobos in 1884. Dobosh torte is the most famous cake...
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Letter Endings, Letter Closings
Have you ever felt it's boring to use the same letter endings or letter closings over and over again? Sometimes, a good, flippant closure does not come naturally, so it's always useful to have a list of possibilities at your fingertips. Informal...