“At the height of its power the roman empire was vast. Stretching from the deserts of Africa to the borders of Northern England. Over one quarter of the worlds population lived and died under the rule of the Caesars. Winter of 180 A.D. Emperor Marcus Arelius’ 12-year campaign against the barbarian tribes in Germania was ...
There are numerous spells that have been cast in Harry Potter’s world. My previous four articles highlighted many of these spells. The rest of them are listed here. If you haven’t read my previous articles, they are located here, here, here, and here respectively. The pronunciation and description of more of the spells are located ...
The human imagination, the ability to perceive another kind of reality made purely of thought, has always been the muse of artists and writers alike. Poets especially prize this human ability to imagine and create because it is the essence of their work, both for the poet himself and the reader. However, no contemporary poet ...
When “The Bachelor” didn’t work out, Holly Durst didn’t give up on love. When the “Bachelor Pad” came calling, she said “Yes.” Little did she know that this time, her life would change forever. On season 2 of the “Bachelor Pad,” Holly had an emotional falling out with her former fiancé and good friend, Michael ...
“The Past is never dead. It’s not even Past”-William Faulkner The past is often times considered to be a map of the future. The past determines where we have been as a people and where we are going. This statement can be partnered with the South African word “Sankofa” meaning “We must go back and ...
W. H. Auden has written an unusual response to death in “Stop All the Clocks, Cut Off the Telephone.” The title itself demands that seemingly unreasonable actions be carried out. Why should all the clocks be stopped? Why should the telephone be cut off? The normal events of daily life, such as clocks ticking, telephones ...
Remus Lupin is another supporting character that Harry Potter fans simply love. This character is interesting for so many different reasons. With his work in the Order of the Phoenix and his protecting of Harry Potter, it’s easy to see why so many people love Remus Lupin. The following are just a few fun facts ...
If you are a student of the Bible, you know that the task of finding and purchasing a new study Bible can be overwhelming. A quick perusal of a modest Christian book store will present scores of options. Is there really that big of a difference between study Bibles? Are most of the differences cosmetic ...
Philip Larkin’s poems are full of resentment and anger for youth, innocence, and naivety. Larkin, through his poems, sets out to destroy each of these ideals one by one. Using imagery and carefully planned structure, Larkin is able to create an atmosphere in which he can effectively criticize and deconstruct the subject of innocence in ...
First Part Halle – Hamburg – Rome 1690-1712 It’s hard today to speak about Handel’s life and works without mentioning the similarities between him and Bach; first of all they were born in the same year:1685, even if it’s not a case than the most geniuses of the late baroque era (Couperin, Telemann Scarlatti ) ...
