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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Parthenon: The perfect Doric temple: 1 of 5
There are few archaeological sites that are as iconic as the Parthenon in Athens. Situated on the Acropolis the temple of Athena has stood as a symbol for Athens and Greece for almost two and half thousand years. Athena was the patron god of Athens. In fact she was so revered by the inhabitants of Attica that they named the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology Greek mythology deities: Hera: 1 of 5
It is often said that behind every great man there is a great woman. The same is true of the Greek gods and goddesses as well. Zeus may have been the supreme ruler of the Olympian gods but there was still Hera sat by his side. Hera was both sister and wife to Zeus and through Greek mythology it is Hera who plays the matriarc... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Biographies: Harry Winston, "the king of diamonds": 1 of 5
The name of "Harry Winston" is now known as one of the world's most prestigious jewellery companies. It is a name linked to most beautiful jewels and settings, and traditionally has also been linked to exclusivity, with goods produced for the most famous and rich people of their generation. The company though is named after ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Greek mythology: Titans: 1 of 5
In popular Greek mythology the Titans are relegated to the roles of villains, yet even so they still play an important role in many of the traditional tales. They were in fact the rulers of the earth and heavens before the time of the Olympian gods, yet most of them ended up incarcerated in Tarterus. The story begins with th... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Cesare Borgia: 1 of 5
Renaissance Italy produced many of the most famous individuals of European history, the names of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the Medici family easily spring to mind. The Medici family though is not the only family to have left its mark in the pages of history books, and the Borgias are equally as well known, although the Med... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Wilfred Owen: 1 of 5
Wilfred Owen is one of the best known poets of World War I and ranks alongside Robert Graves, Rupert Brooke and Siegfried Sassoon, as being at the pinnacle of the genre. There is probably no better war poem than "Dulce et Decorum Est" as written by Owen, and yet the life of Owen was cut short when he was only 25 years of age... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Biography: William Golding: 1 of 5
Sir William Golding is one of the best known British authors of the 20th century. Famed for his first novel, Lord of the Flies', he went from an unknown school teacher to Nobel and Booker prize winner. Golding was born William Gerald Golding on the 19th September, 1911, in the Cornish village of St Columb Minor. Though he wo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Greek mythology: Hermes: 1 of 5
Hermes, the Greek messenger god, is a god of many accolades, trickster, thief, guide and smart. Hermes is the god of travellers and boundaries, of shepherds and cowherds, or literature, of athletics, of invention, of weights and measures, of commerce, and of thieves and liars. Appearing in many tales, Hermes is primarily por... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Botticelli: His life and work: 1 of 5
Sandro Botticelli is one of the most celebrated painters of the Florentine Renaissance period. His works have been in and out of fashion since his death, but his masterpieces are now some of the most recognised paintings of the age. Sandro Botticelli was born Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi on the 1st March, 1445, in Florence... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Interesting facts about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 1 of 5
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is probably one of the best known English authors of all time and certainly he was the best paid for his time. Mention his name and one thing will jump to most people's mind, Conan Doyle equals Sherlock Holmes. Doyle was certainly more than his most famous creation and his personal life was certainly f... More..