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My name is Glendon Hubner. I'm 28 years old and I currently reside in Melbourne, Australia, though this may change in the future. I am employed as a Project Manager for a Market Research company.

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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Was the philosopher Socrates of Athens a hero?: 1 of 4

Socrates was certainly a great thinker, one whose influence on Western philosopical and political though cannot be underestimated. There are a lot of myths told concerning his life and personality, for instance his seemingly endless capacity to drink alcohol without becoming drunk, his ugliness, his indifference to pai...
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Battle of Thermopylae & the upcoming movie '300': 1 of 4

The movie '300' is both a good movie and a bad movie, depending on the perspective from which it is judged. This statement, in fact, reflects my own mixed feelings after watching it. I must admit I was titillated by the relentless violence of the film, but then again as an historian I was appalled at the misuse of historical...
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology Popular books written by Alexandre Dumas: 1 of 1

Alexandre Dumas (1802 – 1870) is among the best known writers from the 19th Century. His most famous works are easily recognised in popular culture, and some of his characters have become the most readily recalled examples of certain literary types. Some of his books have also given rise to popular films, w...
Arts & Humanities > English Language Commentary: The misuse of the word "tragic" in the English language: 1 of 1

Language is a fluid and ever changing thing. This is one of the main reasons that there are many different languages today, while there were only a few, perhaps even only one, initial, 'parent' language. It is an incontestable fact of linguistics, and far be it from me to challenge it. I wish, however, to submit a lament for...
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars The Battle of the Marne: A turning point in World War I: 2 of 3

The Battle of the Marne is one of the most well remembered battles of World War 1. In addition, however, it has more strategic importance as a turning point in the course of the war than perhaps the better remembered Somme or Ypres battles. Unlike the Somme or Ypres, the Battle of the Marne wa...