Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday and significant historical day of celebration for the Chicano communities here in America. It marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Even though the Mexican Army was eventually defeated, the "Batalla de Puebla" came to represent...
When the dying tyrant Nero proclaimed on his death bed “Oh, what an artist that perishes in me!” his remarks reveal more than just the arrogance of history’s darkest man. They also reveal the almost immutable cultural connection between art and great suffering; between the artist and the sufferer....
I wonder if the french can do anything right when it comes to bicycling's greatest event. After winning the tour and taking the podium with his team mate Lance Armstrong the french decided to play the Danish National Anthem instead of the Spanish National Anthem. I thought this tour was a big hit...
Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...
The Tour de France is considered by many to be the greatest sporting event in the world. A bicycle race spread out over 20 days, the Tour is roughly the equivalent of running a marathon, every day, for nearly a month. RideLust recently published a list of things you probably didn't know about...
When conducting business in a certain country or area, it may be necessary for corporations to fulfill a charter according to the jurisdiction wherein they operate which allows the corporations to do business. This is done by submitting the appropriate documents and fulfilling any requirements and...
This rare breed originated from France and was developed through a selective breeding program using the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. The term “petit” does not actually refer to the size of the breed but to its purpose of tracking down small game. It stands at 20 to 23 inches and weighs...
American Cyclist and former Wall Street Worker Evelyn Stevens nabbed her first stage victory by pulling past Kim Anderson to win stage 4 of the La Route de France on Thursday. "Evelyn Stevens (New York, N.Y.) pulled off her first major European road stage race victory with a win in stage four...
Every day we walk the streets, most of the time little realizing how closely we might be dicing with death. The Grim Reaper is nothing if not unpredictable. Cars speed past in a seemingly parallel world, but the sidewalk would provide no protection if one were to come careering out of control, its...
