Human civilization has always been accompanied by disputes and wars, in the tremendous transformation of thousand years. From ancient Babylon and Egypt to the modern society, there have been thousands of wars. Mankind has made countless sacrifices, in order to expand and defend their homeland....
There are some different theories within Taj Mahal construction and the common theories about the Taj Mahal. One of them is that Shah Jahan instructed the artisans to cut off their hands in order to be ensured that no one can similar monument ever designed...
Introduction There are several different theories surrounding the construction of the Taj Mahal, as well as common myths associated with it. One of these theories suggests that Shah Jahan instructed the artisans to cut off their hands to ensure that no similar monument would ever...
The American dream of Manifest Destiny began to take the nation by storm during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this was an era of westward expansion and exploration. Breathtaking land was discovered; however, Congress was more concerned about modernizing and settling the land...
The Great Pyramid of Giza: A Timeless Wonder The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the world’s most famous wonders. It’s a real miracle that more than 4,000 years after it saw the light of day, it still stands in the sands of Egypt....
When I was about eleven years old, I suddenly became intrigued by a specific National Park: Yellowstone. At the time, wolves were my favorite animal, and it had been that way for a few months. I was longing to see one in real life, and...
The Department of National Parks Victoria published a proposal on their website entitled ‘Mount Howling to Pleasant Peak Alpine Crossing 2017 Master Plan’ that examines private investors to financially support the redevelopment of the Alpine National Park. The use of optimistic statements, coupled with clear...
Introduction This Report will outline the key challenges facing the management of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The report will critically explore the management techniques and policies used by the governing body (Ugandan Wildlife Authority) to tackle issues related to human – wildlife/conservation conflicts. A focus...
Most people may think it is just a park, but Fort Worden was actually once the home of a World War II military base. With a gorgeous view setting it right on the Puget Sound of Port Townsend, Washington, many locals and tourists often scatter...
In the two essays “Cathedral” written by Raymond Carver and “Look at Your Fish” by Samuel H. Scudder they show many themes of sight and how people perceive their sight. Carver’s essay has a character named Robert who is blind. There’s also a character (called...
Oklahoma City remains identified as the “Big Friendly,” and by the way that is also good for the family. It is full of activities and attractions that the whole family can enjoy, whether you like nature, the West, or have a lot of fun. If...
Urbanization typically has negative effects on natural parks, and nature in general, with trees and sometimes even entire forests being cut down to have houses and buildings built.The world is becoming more urbanized as time goes by, and the majority of people in the world...
The history of Easter Island, and its inhabitants, has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery. How did they come to live on the island? Why did they build hundreds of stone statues? The statues have become an iconic part of the islands history and...
The Mosque of Hagia Sophia & Selim ll The Middle East as we know it today emerged from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman history involves not only the Ottoman dynasty but also, this great empire ruled over Arabs, Serbs, Greeks, Armenians, Jews,...
Hagia Sophia: A Multisensory, Transcendent Experience “Hagia Sophia and Multisensory Aesthetics”, written by Bissera Pentcheva, explored how the interior design elements of Hagia Sophia, namely the gold accents and book-matched marble, reflect and represent language and literature of the time. Mention of traditional chants and...
Great numbers of species have been driven to extinction never to be seen again. Once, the one-horned Indian rhinoceros seemed bound to share this fate. Fortunately, through early intervention the species has slowly rebounded. The Kaziranga National Park has been instrumental in the preservation of...
Executive Summary Brazil allows vast geographical areas with mountain trails. Brazilians express their interest towards outdoor activities specially cycling. Due to lack of knowledge, some Brazilians of smaller cities don’t know about benefits of bicycling. Because of that some Brazilians are facing some health problems....
Deep in the jungles of central Vietnam, there is a cave. It’s called Hang Toi, or Dark Cave — and rightly so. With no artificial lights inside, it is simply six kilometers of pitch blackness. Instead of the usual limestone, it’s made mostly of basalt,...
During the twentieth century, the United States witnessed the carving of one of the greatest architectural phenomenon of the time, namely Mount Rushmore. It is here that workers painstakingly chiseled the faces of three presidents into the granite mountainside in the Black Hills of South...