“I’ve got years of experience on you,” my mom always says to me with a smirk. Experience is how you mature and become an adult. I gained years-worth of life lessons in only two weeks last summer backpacking in the Appalachian Mountains. North Carolina Outward...
The great Mt. Kenya is located in Kenya and based on its height; it is the highest mountain in Kenya and statistically considered to be the second highest mountain in Africa, the first one being Kilimanjaro. The Mt Kenya has several highest peaks which include;...
During colonial times there were very strict gender roles that men and women were expected to follow. These rules and laws were different from colony to colony but for the most part was the same. Women focused mainly on the at home stuff, knitting, small...
An Analysis on Puritan Ideas and Values The Puritan ideals and values significantly impacted the development of the New England colonies, both intentionally and unintentionally. Despite the Puritan’s intentional efforts to control all aspects in New England society through their strong work ethic, educational system,...
In North America in the 1700s, the populations of New England and the Virginian Chesapeake region were mostly of English origin, but had gradually separated into two separate societies for several acknowledged reasons. The majority of these people could be sorted into two categories: the...
Life is littered with a variety of obstacles that present a challenge to daily life. Thomas Paine once said, “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” The quote can be understood as, the bigger the obstacle one overcomes, the more satisfied and accomplished...
Kakuei Tanaka was born into a poverty-stricken family in Japan in 1918. At the young age of 15, Tanaka left school to begin working- starting first in construction and later moving into drafting and architecture. In 1939, Tanaka was drafted into the army, joining the...
The Persian Gulf War The problems in Iraq began in 1979 when Saddam Hussein took control of Iraq. In 1991, Saddam Hussein started the Persian Gulf War by invading Kuwait. He accused Kuwait of stealing oil from the Rumain oil field. The crisis continued in...
In the context of originality, pearls serve as the symbol of wealth, royalty and beauty especially in the UAE and the world at large. This is because they are rare and to find them might take some quality time in the sea. Basically, the history...
This area of the world, the Persian Gulf, has a very turbulent history. We tend to call the 1991 conflict the Gulf War, however this was not the first war in this region. From 1980 to 1988 Iraq was involved in a war against its...
The Philippines is one of the most undeveloped countries in Asia and belongs as one of the third world countries. In 2009, 26.5 percent of the total population is living below the poverty line. Those living below the poverty line are unable to afford their...
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. is unquestionably the most written about natural disaster in history. The city of Pompeii was one of the many thriving towns around the Bay of Naples. With a population of between 10,000 and 20,000 people, the eruption...
Possibilities of Pompeii Gathering information is a tricky business. Studying the past may not always be easy as surfing the web or reading a book. Looking at an object or going to a place in person is the best way to interpret it for yourself....
Virtual Tours Virtual tours enable audiences to view specific locations and reveal their key tourist attractions and locations to view. Often, individuals will visit virtual tours prior to booking their vacation because they allow them to get a better understanding of the area and all...
China’s Transformation to Global Superpower China is the world’s most populous nation located in East Asia. Chia stands out to be the world’s second-largest nation by Land area. Analysis by Yan, Wang, and Yao (98) rank China among the fast developing nations, enjoying a stable...
It’s the oldest and the only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the Great Pyramid of Giza. It doesn’t need any speculations in reference to the appearance, size, or shape. It is located in the city of Giza, a necropolis of...
The Loyola High School v. Quebec (Attorney General) 2015 case occurred between a private Catholic school and the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, who introduced a mandatory curriculum (Ethics and Religious Culture) requiring the school to teach their students about the beliefs and ethics...
Quebec bears one of the most unique cultures, both historically and politically, in all of Canada. Not only is it recognized for its language, but for its distinctive legal system that goes back hundreds of years and is worth informing oneself about. The roots of...
Introduction For many years I have been fascinated by how various religions influence certain cultures and the magnitude that certain religions have on individuals. There are so many religions that are worshipped by billions of people on Earth so I decided to take one of...