How was the Statue of Zeus at Olympia built? What makes Hercules a hero? How did the Greeks worship? Why are Greek myths famous? How did Heimdall get his powers? How is Antigone like Persephone? In the Iliad, how is Hera represented and why? Why did Zeus punish the rebels in Sophocles...
It was put on the map in terms of public philosophy by utilitarian Peter Singer, with his landmark Animal Liberation, published back in 1975. In truth, utilitarians have been very clear on the subject from the beginning. The founder of the approach, Jeremy Bentham, famously said that when ...
I many respects, the culture of the Etruscans was very similar to that of Mycenae in Greece. Their cities ,twelve in number ,were autonomous like the city-states of Archaic Greece and were combined in a loose organization which historians have referred to as the Etruscans Confede...
If the pavement feels too hot for your barefoot, it is too hot for Pluto's. Asphalt temperatures can be much hotter than the air temperature (when in direct sunlight with no wind and low humidity) so it's important to be aware of the difference between pavement and air temperatures....
My first choice was a chocolate tester. Although Lisa didn't know the job well, she got me some information about it. I discovered that chocolate testers make a lot of money, so I was sure I had found my dream job. However, when I found out that chocolate testers don't just sit ar...
Greeks convened from all expanses of the empire to attend the celebration. Whether it was Zeus, Herakles or Pelops, someone decided that it would be a good idea to honor the mortals, too, by showcasing their athletic prowess. The idea behind the Olympics was twofold: to exhibit the ...
- Obey first command: 50% of the time or better The curly coated retriever was originally bred in England for fetching waterfowl. It is important for owners of this breed to incorporate fun into the training process to keep the dog’s attention. ...
Now, watch her closely…she begins her rant with her typical staged humour [Clip: “Everybody blames the Jews for killing Christ. And the Jews try to pass it off on the Romans. I’m one of the few people who believes it was the blacks.”] But once she launches into her blasphemy...
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