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Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History The origin of democracy: 1 of 6
Democracy's origins lie in ancient Greece and with two great lawmakers, Solon and Cleisthenes, who are acknowledged as laying the earliest foundations of democracy the rule of the people. Plato [c427 B.C. c347 B.C.] described Greece as being like frogs around a pool which is an engaging way of depicting the 1500 city-states ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: Types, symptoms and treatment options: 7 of 39
It used to be thought that children and young people never suffered from depression and that it was an adult condition. Studies now have revealed that in the US up to 2.5% of young children and up to 8.3% of adolescents suffer from depression. It is estimated that 9.5% of adults in the US suffer from a depressive disorder - ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How playing chess can make you wiser: 4 of 22
Living wisely can only result from planning wisely, making correct choices in life and accepting and acknowledging when you have made a mistake. When that happens, you have to re-think your position, plan a new way forward and set off on a different path that will lead to the attainment of your goal. The foregoing paragraph ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Symptoms of skin cancer: What to watch for: 2 of 11
We are all vulnerable to skin cancer, no matter what color and tone of our skin. The skin is our largest organ, our first line of protection against injury and infection; the temperature of the body is regulated by it; water and fat are stored in it and the essential vitamin D is produced by it. Its two main layers are the e... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Biography: Elizabeth I of England: 2 of 11
"I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart of a king and of a king of England, too." These were the emotional words of Queen Elizabeth, in 1588, when England was threatened with Spain's Armada. She was gifted with the ability to sway those around her, intuitive always to their mood and wishe... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Emerging wine countries: 3 of 15
Wine has its ancient beginnings in Egypt and Persia, where as early as 3000 BC a simple wine-making process evolving. The joyful discovery was spread around the Mediterranean by seafaring Phoenicians and a great wine-making tradition was established in a number of countries. Eventually, by the 1800s, France was recognized as... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Are current cancer treatments effective: 1 of 5
The human body deals with malignant cancer cells all through our lifetime and, in the majority of cases, our immune system is able to overcome and suppress them, so that no tumor develops. In a few unfortunate individuals, cancer is diagnosed and some form of treatment is required. The patient, quite rightly, needs to know w... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Divorce and children: Putting children first: 6 of 29
Divorce the word you thought would never arise in your marriage is primarily a split between adults who no longer love or respect each other. The reasons for divorce are legion but we are not concerned, here, with that aspect of the break up of the marriage. Often there are children to be considered in the unfortunate sunder... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce The impact of divorce on young children: 13 of 59
Face the facts; if you are serious about creating no adverse effects on your children because of the differences the two of you are experiencing, you will first of all work at resolving your problems. Counseling is important and could be beneficial to your relationship, so it is an approach that should be tried. Without any ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Biography: Vincent Van Gogh: 4 of 18
"I could have told you, Vincent This world was never meant for one As beautiful as you ..." [ Don McLean - Starry starry night] This is a tribute to the life and tormented genius of Vincent van Gogh who would have been astonished to know that he had inspired a hit song, many decades after his tragic death. Vincent was born o... More..