MYSTERIES IN HISTORY
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Famous Mysteries in United States HistoryThe history of the United States is short when compared to that of other countries. Nonetheless, it is riddled with mysteries.
Famous Mysteries in European HistoryMysteries have a tendency to capture the minds of the curious and European history is full of them.- Top Five Famous Disappearances in HistoryThese are the disappearances that sparked international attention. Some of them have been capturing attention for decades or even more than a century. Some of them are more recent. All of them are astounding.
Contemporary Questions in Philosophy: Are People Machines?Is there a difference between the mind and the brain? Are your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, sensations, and wishes things that happen in addition to all physical processes in your brain, or are they themselves some of those physical processes?- Top 10 Weirdest Things Discovered in and About SpaceCheck out this top 10 list of space's weirdest objects, mysteries and discoveries, filled with fascinating facts about space. Links to view images are provided. Learn about the Milky Way's black hole, a weird x-shaped object spotted, and much more!
- Immortal Beloved (Movie Review)Journey with me now into the heart of one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in history: the mystery of Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved."
Top Ten Historical Mysteries, by Mr GhazOne of my favorite (and very prolific!) online writers is the awsome Mr. Ghaz, a 40-year-old free lance insurance surveyor who is living in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and is "currently experimenting" with his skills, in this case: writing.
Muslim View of Biblical Eve and How They Think She was Buried in Saudi ArabiaBiblical Eve has had a huge renaissance in interest here in the Western world ever since scientists traced our DNA back to her. Muslims, though, have had a myth for years that Eve was buried in Saudi Arabia--and a cemetery there still gets visitors to give the myth life...
Themes in Christopher Marlowe's Doctor FaustusMarlowe's "Doctor Faustus" stands as one of the most influential and frequently-referenced pieces of literature in history.
Russia: A HistoryA record of mysterious murders in Russia. Russia from 1994 to 2006.- Pompeii - Studies in ArchaeologyPompeii is one of the most interesting archaeological finds. Life was captured in authenticity buried beneath layers of molten lava and ash.
First Man on Mars in Sight!Soon enough astronauts will make their way to the Red Planet. Perhaps this means there is a back up plan also in sight for our backfiring environmental problems.- The Earliest "X-Files" in Ancient EgyptThe earliest documented UFO sitings were written of far back as the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III, who lived more than 1500 years before Christ
Elixir of Life: A Short History and the Promises of Good Health in One Pill or PotionWhile we get plenty of infomercials selling elixirs, there really isn't any such thing as an Elixir of Life. That's not to say that it didn't exist at one time--and many alchemists from other countries tried to find it, only to end up creating their own concoctions...- History of Lincoln and Kennedy: Mystery Conspiracy or Random CoincidenceI was recently forwarded an email that stated many history mysteries between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, I did a little research on these presidents and learned the truth.
Strange Airport Codes, Part III: When the Kids in the Family Want to KnowEven airports that aren't as well-known in the world like LAX or ORD have some interesting stories, too. So if you and the family are heading to grandma's house in Nashville or to a wedding in Knoxville with the kids, find out why their airport codes seem so strange.- The Lives, Laws and Legends of Women in Ancient AthensThe following is an account not only of the traditions, restrictions and lives of Athenian women in the fifth and sixth century, B..C. It also scrutinizes that backgrounds, education and perspectives of the sources from which I retrieved this information.
- Repeating the Fall of Rome in the United StatesThought provoking look at the current social and economic trends in America.
- Trying to Study Medical HistoryAn analysis of the daunting task of trying to breakdown and study medical history in early America.
- A Complete History of the Masonic Order in AmericaAlthough the Masons have a very storied history, much actual fact about them seems to have been forgotten. This paper includes interviews with several lodge leaders and goes back through the history of Masonic culture in America.
- Yusun Beck's Lessons of HistoryLearn from the past...
- The History of the NovelA brief abstract of the novel's history, and not just in American literature.
A Discussion of Heroism in Literature and FilmThe purpose of this article is to discuss heroism. Included will be both a personal definition and the Aristotelian definition of heroism. Examples of heroism in literature and film will also be discussed.- A Brief History of the TarotA quick little look at the mysteries surrounding the origins of the Tarot deck.
- Passion of the Christ: A Study in Comparative ReligionThis study of symbols from Hinduism and Christianity as found in the film ends with a blurb about an opinion poll for addenda probes beyond antisemitism and excessive violence.
The Best Presents for History BuffsPicking the perfect present for a history buff can seem daunting. Here are some ways to find something to acknowledge their unique hobby.
Great Gifts for the History Buff Under $60Great gifts for the history buff in your family. Movies to Money they are sure to be thrilled.- The Real Mona Lisa: It May Not Be Hanging in the LouvreA second Mona Lisa exists. It has a history that can be traced from the renaissance to modern times. Is it possible that the painting known as the Mona Lisa is just a copy made by DaVinci himself?
- Yeats Passion with the Occult and Feminine Mystique Expressed in PoemIn the poem, The Song of Wandering Aengus, one can clearly see Yeats's fascination with the occult as a way of incorporating classic pagan and Celtic myths as a means of creating an alternative reality for his own nationalistic intentions.
- WANTED: Political History of Texas Since the New DealThis article points out the lack of literature on the political history of Texas since the New Deal of the 1930s. Historians have yet to fill in the gaps in our understanding of the political evolution of Texas.
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