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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
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
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
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 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
Flip through enough 13th- and 14th-century manuscripts, and you’re likely to come across a startling image in the margins: a group of bunnies roasting hunters over a fire and boiling their hounds. It’s called “The Rabbits’ Revenge,” and it was fairly popular among medieval texts.
Today, rabbits are most commonly depicted through their softer … Read the rest
It may not be easy for most people to admit, but certain national holidays often get a little muddled in their minds—namely, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Clearly, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has seen and/or been asked about the confusion enough times that it has gone ahead and dedicated some space on … Read the rest
Almost 170 years after the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe feasted together for the first unofficial Thanksgiving in 1621, the U.S. government decided to make it official. So on October 3, 1789, President George Washington declared that the nation would celebrate a “day of publick thanksgivin” on November 26 that year.
While November 26, … Read the rest
As architects and their clients become more conscious of the impact construction has on the climate, many talents are taking pains to make sure their designs not only enhance but protect the environment. Features such as green roofs and passive architecture help connect the dwellings to their sites and offer sustainable alternatives to traditional heating … Read the rest