Pizza, a baked flatbread with toppings of cheese, meat, and vegetables, is probably the most popular food eaten around the world now. Ask an ordinary person on the street, “Who invented pizza?” Their response would probably be “the Italians.” And this would be the correct response, in a way. But the roots of pizza can …
Ancient Egyptian mythology is the collection of myths and religious practices belonging to the Nile River Valley civilization. The beliefs of the ancient civilization lasted until the fall of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in 30 BCE at the hands of the Roman Empire. Thereafter, Egypt became a Roman subdivision and Christianity became the main religion of …
From Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, to Nietzsche the list of famous philosophers whose ideas have reverberated throughout history is vast. Philosophers played and continue to play an important role in society by providing new perspectives, questioning assumptions, and analyzing complex issues. They are responsible for exploring fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and the nature …
The Loch Ness monster, or Nessie as she is popularly known, is a mythical creature believed to dwell in the waters of Lake Ness in Scotland. Scotland and Celtic mythology is full of the fantastical. There are numerous stories of the Celtic gods and goddesses or various Irish and Scottish heroes and creatures. But we …
Spartan training is the intense physical training that the ancient Spartans of Greece underwent in order to become formidable warriors. The Spartan training regimen was known for its emphasis on strength, endurance, and mental toughness. But why was it so notorious? And why did it make them so famous? Or rather, what did the Spartan …
Female pilots have been around since the beginning of the twentieth century and have been pioneers in many ways. From Raymonde de Laroche, Hélène Dutrieu, Amelia Earhart, and Amy Johnson to the present-day female pilots, women have left a significant mark in the history of aviation but not without difficulties. Notable Female Pilots There have …