Athena, in Greek religion, the city protectress, goddess of war, handicraft, and practical reason, identified by the Romans with Minerva. Representing the intellectual and civilized side of war and the virtues of justice and skill, Athena was superior to
Hirohito, emperor of Japan from 1926 until his death in 1989. He was the longest-reigning monarch in Japan’s history. He reigned during World War II and its aftermath, during which he repudiated the quasi-divine status of Japanese emperors and oversaw t
Kenya’s African origins also give it the meaning ‘the one having stripes.’ The name Kenya will remind hearers of the breathtaking views of the savannahs and the mountains of this East African country. The Republic of Kenya gets its name from Mount Kenya, which is referred to by the ...
After his death his empire too destabilized and formed four lesser successors that continued to battle each other. In the chaos that ensued, the Jews led by Judas Maccabee created their own state and monarchy, namely that of the Hasmoneans, but in 63 BC the Roman general Pompey annexed it...
Produced by Steve Henn, it tells who has accepted the most trips, and how much they spent. Here's the top 100. Here's who picks up the tab. Here are the destinations: "Hideaways tucked up in the mountains. Oceanside resorts. Wine-tasting on the West Coast. Tours of Europe's great ...