The history of writing is a long and interesting one. Without living users and comparison examples, an archaeologist that unearths a new script is probably going to spend the rest of their life scratching their head and trying to translate it. Without the equivalent of a Rosetta stone, it's almost...
Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
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...
If you are an ESL student, there are unique challenges you face in order to get a good grade on your paper or college essay. We've put together these proofreading tips to help ESL students with editing their papers. If you follow these steps, it will help you do well on your next assignment....
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
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...
One of the most important things that you can have in your professional arsenal is a well-written and updated resume. This is especially true given the prevailing economic climate wherein you may have to look for a new job more often than you would like. Having your resume always ready can help...
Here are five tips for writing a great college admission essay.1. First impressions really do matter. Your paper needs to look neat and well-organized with uniform formatting and spacing. Then make your first paragraph really dynamic to get the college admission board’s attention....
Fantasy as a genre is often unfairly maligned. While there are plenty of authors who seem to be paid by the word and are only concerned with churning out volume, there are many authors producing fantastic works that transcend genre and often are even worthy of the word literature. While there were...
One of the most important parts of your college application is the essay. One the one hand, you want to stand out from the rest of the applicants. On the other hand, you need to convey a certain level of social, intellectual and emotional aptitude by conforming to rules. So how do you walk this...
