Interested in United States Presidents? One thing that very few Americans can do is recite the names of the presidents – all 44 of them so far. It is likely that there are some names that you may not even recognize. If you want to change that, want to learn more about our many presidents, want to know about presidential travel sites or are a teacher looking to instruct students about our presidents, you will want to check out the … Continue reading
Take a trip to the museum Obviously nothing beats visiting a museum in person, but it would be both time consuming and costly to travel to see all the wonderful museums of the world. The next best thing is to virtual visit the world’s finest museums by viewing their websites. You can also use the various websites to help you determine those museums you want to take the effort to visit in person. Many of the sites offer much more … Continue reading
Fascinated about fossils? Many people believe that fossils are important as a way to answer questions about the history of the Earth. But fossils are useful for even more than that. For example, studying microscopic fossils aids in the locating of oil and gas. We also learn about what the climate was throughout history. Beyond all that, fossils are interesting, beautiful and coveted. The following ten websites give valuable information about fossils for those that are fascinated with them. They … Continue reading
Interested in dragons? Dragons have been part of our world for a very long time. They are found in ancient art, stories handed down through generations, movies, books, video games and even tattoos. We even have two animals that bear the name dragon – the bearded dragon and the Komodo dragon. If you are interested in dragons for any reason, you will find the following ten websites entertaining and enlightening. They are listed in order of their Alexa traffic count … Continue reading
Celebrate Celtic style Of all the holidays that we have in this country, St. Patrick’s Day is the one that although specific to one nationality, the Irish, is loved and adored by Irish and nonIrish alike. In fact, all things Celtic seem to have a huge following. With the wealth of Irish and Celtic music and the fun culture, it is easy to see why. If you enjoy Celtic music, have some Irish flowing through your veins, or are just … Continue reading
Study the Bible.. The Bible is a complex book that even the most devout can find challenging to navigate at times. The best way to start on one’s path to understanding the Bible is through continued study that goes beyond just hearing a sermon once a week. The following ten websites are among the most popular for truly studying the Bible. They are listed in order of their Alexa traffic count rating. 1. Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/ Global Alexa Rating: … Continue reading
Everything about Architecture Throughout the history of mankind, architecture changes and yet never fails to fascinate us. It is a great goal to create residential, commercial and community structures that are unique and pleasing to the eye. It is just as much fun to view architecture from hundreds of years ago all around the world. The following ten websites focus on architecture – some as it relates today and others an appreciation of yesterday. They are listed in order of … Continue reading
All about the American Wild West… If you are old enough, you might recall that many of the movies coming out of Hollywood used to be westerns back in the days before cable television and special effects. Western movies may not have the same appeal today as they once did, but there are still a few more recent ones out there. What children didn’t play cowboys and Indians back then? We still have a fascination with the stories of how … Continue reading
Love to learn latin? Why study Latin? It is, after all, a dead language, spoken by absolutely no one. Surprisingly, it is this very point that makes Latin such a fantastic language to study. It is taught via the stringent grammatical rules from which it is constructed. As you learn Latin, you gain a unique insight into how all languages work, and how they are structured. It is a unique perspective you are unlikely to gain from studying any modern language. … Continue reading
Interested in World War Two? Whilst the outbreak of hostilities that began the First World War can be blamed on a number of contributory factors, the reasons for the start of the Second World War are much more clear cut, namely the rise of National Socialism in Germany and the rise to power of Adolf Hitler. By the late 1930s, Hitler had already formed alliances with Japan (whom had eyes on China) and Italy (whom wished to expand their territories over … Continue reading
