Jonathan R. Dull's book on the French navy is mistitled and is really more about the Seven Years' War written around the objectives and needs of the French Navy—much different than what it advertises, but it is very well done.
If you are interested in learning cute Japanese words or beautiful Japanese words to add to your vocabulary or list of phrases, your will want to read this article.
Wilhelm Röntgen was a German physicist and mechanical engineer. He created and then detected electromagnetic radiation on November 8, 1895. This was done in a way to produce images using X-rays. He was awarded the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics for his achievements.
This article looks at the meaning in the short story "Once Upon a Time" by Nadine Gordimer. It starts with a summary, then considers symbols, theme and some relevant questions.
During World War II, Lyudmila Pavlichenko was a sniper with the Soviet Red Army. She accumulated over 300 confirmed kills. Pavlichenko has the distinction of being the most lethal female sniper in military history.
This article looks at the meaning in the short story "Popular Mechanics" by Raymond Carver. It starts with a summary, then looks at it as an allegory and answers questions on the story elements.
Rebecca Lee Crumpler was an American author and physician. In 1864, after completing her course of studies at the New England Female Medical College, she became the first African-American female to be a doctor of medicine.
Did Adolf Hitler really commit suicide in the Führerbunker during the last days of WWII?
This article shares some online tools that can help improve your writing. Some are free, and some have a fee. Take advantage of them to elevate your writing to the next level.
Edith Wharton's life provided her with insider knowledge of the aristocracy of New York. In 1921, she won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel “The Age of Innocence.” This made her the first female to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
The Bakunawa is a dragon in Philippine mythology that is often represented as a gigantic sea serpent. It is believed to be the cause of eclipses.
Agent 355 was the code name for a female spy who served during the Revolutionary War. She was one of the first people to conduct spy operations on behalf of the Colonial Army. Her true identity remains a mystery.
This article will take a brief look at 10 different art forms of India that have survived through time.
At the end of World War Two, many Nazi war criminals had the help of the Catholic Church in getting out of Europe.
John Logie Baird was a Scottish electrical engineer and inventor. On January 26, 1926, he demonstrated his newest invention. It was the world's first working television broadcast system. Nobody at that time realized the impact television would have on society.
John Chapman was better known as Johnny Appleseed. He is recognized as an American pioneer nurseryman. He is responsible for introducing apple trees in various places around the United States as well as Canada.
This article looks at the meaning in the short story "Secrets" by Bernard MacLaverty. It starts with a summary, then looks at theme, foreshadowing, the title and more.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, stories circulated around Europe that some women had pig’s heads instead of human ones.
Sybil Ludington was 16 when she rode her horse sidesaddle all night to warn local townspeople of British forces attacking Danbury, Connecticut. She rode twice as far as Paul Revere. Sybil Ludington is considered a true heroine of the Revolutionary War.
This article will take a look at the Atomic Age in America, including how it started and how it shaped the country's culture.
This article looks at the meaning in the short story "The Student" by Anton Chekhov. It starts with a summary, then looks at theme, the epiphany, the setting and the title.
This article looks at the meaning in "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty. It starts with a summary, then looks at theme and symbolism.
This article looks at the meaning in "Désirée's Baby" by Kate Chopin. It starts with a summary, then examines themes and foreshadowing.
This article looks at the meaning in "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. It starts with a summary, then looks at themes and questions to consider.
This article looks at the meaning in "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. It includes a summary, a look at theme and irony, and some questions to consider.
This article looks at the meaning in "The Cask of Amontillado" by Poe. It includes a synopsis, a consideration of themes, a look at irony and questions to consider.
Mary Edwards Walker was a surgeon during the Civil War. Because of her dedication to treating the wounded on the battlefield, she was awarded the medal of honor.
Those long-haired tree-huggers sure had a unique way of talking. Here are some excellent hippie words and phrases with descriptions of what they mean and examples for how to use them in conversation. Let your freak flag fly!
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja lived among animals and without human contact for 12 years. He is one of the few documented cases of children raised in the wild. He was captured by police at the age of 19.
Billy Collins' "Taking Off Emily Dickinson's Clothes" is a controversial poem. It splits opinion, disgusting some, puzzling others and entertaining the rest. A free verse poem and an extended metaphor, it explores the idea of getting to know the deceased poet's work on an intimate level.
This is my review of "Storm Front," the first novel in "The Dresden Files" by Jim Butcher.
Madam C. J. Walker was the first female in the United States to become a self-made millionaire. She developed and marketed cosmetics, hair care products, and more.
In Paramahansa Yogananda’s poem, "The Harvest," the speaker metaphorically compares the beauty of the autumn sky to the inner beauty of the spiritual sky. The devotee's harvest thus will be both material and spiritual.
A grim discovery in 1942 in the Himalayas has led investigators on a hunt to explain how hundreds of skeletons ended up in and around a small lake.
Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. Her service made her the only female to receive a full military pension for her service in the war.
"The Truce" may be the best book of one of the best Latin American authors of all time.
A massive, almost forgotten, wildfire struck northeastern Wisconsin on the same day as the Great Chicago fire.
Ivan VI became Emperor of All Russia when he was just two months old; his reign was short and tragic.
Few things are as annoying as an unwanted house guest. But when it’s a Japanese Yokai, the situation gets downright insane.
When Detroit prohibited liquor sales a group of vicious criminals stepped in to satisfy demand.
A surprisingly large number of people wanted a brilliant Canadian engineer dead.
"Bright Star" is a sonnet written by Keats expressing his wish to remain as constant and 'stedfast' as the north star whilst also being in the company of Fanny Brawne, the love of his short life. The main themes are ideal love and remaining fixed yet in sweet unrest living forever with a lover.
Jonathan Safran Foer's first book was released to critical praise back in 2002. But has it held up over the years to its initial hype?
This is my review of the novel "A Scanner Darkly" by Philip K. Dick
In the 19th century, European powers used opium as a tool for dominating south-east Asia.
Japanese Yokai can be cute and benevolent. On the other hand, they can be utterly monstrous too. Here are 15 deadly Yokai you’d never want to meet, within or outside of Japan.
In Aristotle’s words, "whether we like it or not we have to philosophize. Even if we don’t want to philosophize, we are still philosophizing. Either way, philosophy exists." In this article, we'll take a look at the problem of existence in philosophy.
In 1961, the US launched a failed operation to topple the regime of Fidel Castro in Cuba. What became known as the 'Bay of Pigs Invasion' was a flashpoint of Cold War tension between the US and the USSR, and an example of the challenges of using covert action as a diplomatic tool.
This is my review of Dan Savage's memoir, "American Savage: Insights, Slights, and Fights on Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics."
Sometimes the only person for you is the person you least expect to be a fit. For Art and Zee, this is exactly the case—and their relationship is therefore a very strange, yet somehow completely perfect, journey in love, life, and everything in between.
