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Humanities Information
Saturn: Your Challenge to Become An Expert
The true meaning of Saturn is that he is the teacher of the
deeper lessons of life. Therefore, what he demands is that you
learn your life lessons so well that you will never forget them.
The Saga of Puffed Wheat Anderson, A Minnesota Legend
I have no idea how old I was when I first learned about the famed Minnesota scientist and inventor Alex P. Anderson, AKA Puffed Wheat Anderson.
The American Melting Pot Myth
Most myths have some element of truth in them. The 'melting pot' that media of all sorts (which includes our propaganda in law and education) tell us became America, is another of the half-truths or superficial observations which deserves a little study if we are to accept the deeper potential meaning in it.
To Quote or Not to Quote
"By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote."
Quotation and Originality 1876 Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
American poet and essayistShould we express our own thoughts in our own words? Or should we delight in repeating the sentiments of others? Disraeli, Johnson, Behan, Churchill, Wilde, and Emerson all voice their opinions in quotes on quotes.
Zorro
ZORRO:Timon of Athens. But most often they wrote in code or refused to write at all.
Your Souls Purpose Is Found In the Zodiac
Of course, science has explained this to us, and we accept it
intellectually, but most of us don't think of ourselves as being
born in the sky while riding the earth spaceship.It seems very obvious that since we are part of the heavens all
of us are constantly moving through the zodiac and are subject
to its magnetic signals.
What is Y Ddraig Goch - the Welsh Red Dragon?
The red Dragon was introduced to Britain during Roman times. It is possible that the Romans learned of the dragon from the Persians.
A Short Biography on Some of Europes Most Loved and Hated Monarchs - Pt 4 Queen Mary I
Queen Mary I of England was born in 1516 to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon and was the first British monarch to rule in her own right. Mary was pronounced queen in 1553 and ruled for five years after the death of Edward VI.
Sun Tzu: The Art of War
The Art of War is an ancient Chinese text on strategy and warfare written by a Sun Wu, a brilliant military general more than two thousand years ago. It is considered one of the oldest attempts at analyzing and documenting the specific components of strategic warfare, with wisdom that is as applicable today as it was thousands of years ago.
History of the Royal Barges - a Timeless Tradition
The history of the royal barges dates back to the Sukhothai era
in the 13th century when the first royal barges were reportedly
seen. The barges were originally troop carriers at a time when
it was more expedient to transport troops into battle along
rivers.
Josephine the Merovingian
I cannot emphasize enough the dearth of information, or the outright disinformation, I find in various web world accounts relating to Josephine and Jean Lafitte. I chuckle to think they often get her given name wrong as I have noted from the beginning of this book.
Marcus Garvey: A Symbol for Black Nationalism
My first kid's father named my son Marcus after legendary Marcus Garvey. Which made me curious to know more about who Marcus Garvey actually was?"Up You Mighty Race, Accomplish What You Will.
Miss-story
Many 'fabulous' personages and concepts are created by man. Some are attempts to make sense of a confusing array of real things man doesn't understand, others are created by those who would have us 'believe'.
Family, Incest, and Law
Family Values in Ancient Times:Many people of the present make some very grave and disturbing assumptions about prior unethical behaviour by humans. My theories may be biased and overly appreciative of a time before Empire and there is less data due to the destructive power of Empire and the hegemony to go on.
A Look At The Years of Celebrities Wearing Jewelry
As far back as one can remember famous celebrities have been wearing the jewelry made by famous jewelry designers. Through out many eras and many styles the celebrities and jewelry designers have held a close bond.
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