The multicultural heritage of the United States is vividly reflected in its maps. To fully grasp the literal meanings of every American place name, you’d need to understand a variety of languages, including French, English, Spanish, Hawaiian, and Algonquian, among others. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a polyglot to decode a U.S. map like … Read the rest
10 Movies to Watch in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King was an American icon. A masterful orator for the ages, his enduring optimism helped transform the United States of America. It was Dr. King’s tireless dedication to the Civil Rights Movement as its inspirational and courageous leader that helped to end segregation in America. Although Dr. King, a native of Atlanta,
Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth name was Michael.
Some of America’s most famous figures were not born with the names we know them by. Bill Clinton was originally William Jefferson Blythe III, John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison, and Martin Luther King Jr. started life as Michael King Jr. until he was five. The change came about because of his father, Reverend … Read the rest
Biblical Account of the 12 Tribes of Israel
The historical origin of the 12 Tribes of Israel is deeply rooted in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish tradition. The concept and identity of these tribes originate from the patriarch Jacob, later renamed Israel, and his 12 sons. Each tribe is associated with one of Jacob’s sons and forms the foundational framework for the Israelite … Read the rest
Most Expensive U.S. Home Sales in 2024
As the rich get richer, $100 million homes are the new mark of the ultra-wealthy.
Since 2011, when the $100 million threshold was first crossed, there have been close to 45 homes sold at that price or above in the U.S., and the pace is accelerating: 30 of those estates have been purchased since 2020, … Read the rest
January 2025 stargazing: A parade of bright planets
As the new year of 2025 begins, the night sky of January offers an exciting lineup of celestial events for stargazing enthusiasts. These include a rare chance to see a parade of four bright planets – Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars – in one evening view.
Additionally, Venus and Saturn will appear exceptionally close to … Read the rest
Pagan Origins of Christmas: Saturnalia, Yule, and Other Pre-Christian Traditions
The origins of Christmas can be traced back to the ancient Roman and Norse civilizations. In fact, 25th December was not even Jesus’ date of birth. The early Christians appropriated what was originally a pagan holiday because it was convenient. Before that, the people of ancient Europe had celebrations of the pagan god Saturn or … Read the rest
List of all the songs from the end Credits of Madmen
Seasons 5 and 6 began with a combination of the first 2 episodes, so there were only 12 credits songs in those seasons. Everything by David Carbonara is music composed for the show.
SEASON 1
- On The Street Where You Live – Vic Damone
- The Great Divide – The Cardigans
- P.S. I Love You –
A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS
ORIGINS OF CHRISTMAS
The origins of Christmas stem from both the pagan and Roman cultures. The Romans actually celebrated two holidays in the month of December. The first was Saturnalia, which was a two-week festival honoring their god of agriculture Saturn. On December 25th, they celebrated the birth of Mithra, their sun god. Both celebrations … Read the rest
The Family Tree of Greek Mythology: From Chaos to the Olympians
The rich tapestry of Greek mythology unfolds through a sprawling family tree, tracing the origins of the cosmos and its divine inhabitants. This lineage begins with Chaos, the formless void from which all existence emerged. Chaos serves as the primordial source of creation, giving rise to the Primordial Deities, who embody elemental forces … Read the rest