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I'm Ray Burke and I am your Channel Steward for Arts and Humanities. I am also the sub-channel steward for Ancient History. Over in the Betaville Zone is my Mars Zone. Check it out and have fun.

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Sciences > Archaeology Archaeology today: 3 of 3
Basics of Archaeology: Archaeology is the study of Man's past through his physical and artifactual remains. Archaeology is one of those subjects that fascinate people. Why, they think, would someone spend their days and lives, usually in a field, digging for past civilisations' rubbish? Well, for one, because they love it th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Olmec civilization: 2 of 2
Who are the Olmecs? As an archaeology student, I was always fascinated by this Mesoamerican culture. They are thought to be the founders of Mesoamerican urban tradition, but the Olmecs themselves are still very much a mystery, their origin and development a continuous source of debate. How did this enigmatic culture become t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Inca civilization: 2 of 2
Factors in the Conquistadors Victory over the Inca: It was a moment that defined history when Pizarro arrived on the coast of Peru in 1532. The Spanish Conquistadors, vastly outnumbered, won an astounding victory. But even with advanced weapons and horses, how could this have happened? The numerically superior Inca with thei... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Examining the mythology and themes of Westerns: 2 of 2
Why I Love Westerns: No other country has a history such as the Wild West of America. It was a country of wildness that needed to be tamed, of confrontations with Native Americans, of ambiguous law and order, rickety towns and triumph in adversity. Westerns have familiar themes running through them that forever draw me to th... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Evidence of Chinese oceanic voyages in 1421: 2 of 2
Did the Chinese discover the world in 1421? Retired Royal Navy submarine Commanding Officer, Gavin Menzies, wrote a remarkable book called: "1421 The Year China Discovered the World" (2002) in which he theorised that the Chinese sailed, discovered, and mapped much of the unknown world in 1421, seventy years before Columbus d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Will the current global financial crisis cause wars?: 2 of 2
The credit crunch war: So, we've come to this? Dominique Strauss-Khan, head of the International Monetary Fund stated that the economic crisis is so bad that it could lead to war', if not sorted out soon. War? Things may be tough all over, millions facing poverty, job losses, and emigration, but this just sounds too alarmist... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Will the Copenhagen climate change summit be a success?: 2 of 2
Burning issues for the Copenhagen Summit: Why save the Polar Bears? Why are they the poster child for Global Warming? While climate scientists, environmentalists, and animal lovers fret over the loss of such wildlife, they forget that natural or not, Climate Change will affect evolution and we should be preparing for that in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Tips to good manners while walking in public: 2 of 2
Good Manners: Walking Outdoors. Why do some people have no manners while walking in public? Even if I am in a rush, I make sure that I walk responsibly and do not hinder another pedestrian's path. Should there be some kind of walking etiquette taught to people so that they can be safer and aware while walking down the street... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism How can modern sea pirates be defeated?: 2 of 2
Gunboat diplomacy: Blow them out the water; give no quarter; show no mercy; take no prisoners: we need to deal with the pirates of the high seas. I believe an international armada should steam into pirate territory, sink all their attack ships and hijacked ships, and turn the areas into huge ships' graveyards to warn other p... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Thunderbirds: 2 of 2
5, 4, 3, 2, 1....Thunderbirds Are Go! Thunderbirds, for me, is one of the most visionary TV programmes produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, in 1965. International Rescue was born as former astronaut, Jeff Tracy, commanded his five sons, Scott, Virgil, John, Gordon and Alan in their high-tech missions and fantastical machin... More..