A quick review of the ancient town of Narni, Italy. It became the namesake for the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis.
Are Extra Vitamins Necessary?
A look at the effects of vitamins on people and why we take them.
The Gay Science
Have you heard about the gay science? In the medieval period, there was an idea called the gay science which celebrated the best poetry that was made, but certainly not gay poetry. The way that they used the word gay was to refer to the feelings of joy or love, either when talking about romance,…
The Tiny Electron
In an atom there are protons, neutrons and electrons. The neutrons and protons are bound together at the center while the electrons orbit them in theoretical positions which, for quantum physics sake, is a bit too detailed too explain here. What most people are likely unaware of is the size of these subatomic particles. The…
Mascames & Boges – Heroes of the Achaemenid Empire on the Greek Frontier
Learn about the last stands of the Persians when the Greeks counterattacked them.
Anacharsis: A Scythian Philosopher in a Greek World
The philosophy of the Scythian philosopher Anacharsis.
Face of Šuppiluliuma I
Witness the sight of Lugal Šuppiluliuma I!
A Ligurian Nightmare
Liguria is described by Livy as an ideal battlefield to create soldiers.
Runaway Achaean Slaves
Macedon at one point was a refugee of Greek slaves
Queen Alexandra’s birdwing
This amazing butterfly is indigenous to a forest in the east of Papua New Guinea. Up close the colors have a metallic to brightened sheen across the wings which makes them stand out amongst any other butterfly.