‘Living matter, thinking life. Evolution and prospective of human consciousness', by archaeologist Eudald Carbonell and researcher Jordi Agustí, is an essay on the evolution of life, our species and the challenges of the future. This work is also introduced into the theme of the ecological crisis and the survival of humanity.
I’m specifically curious about seagoing canoes along the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the mid-1800’s. Were they still typically of the dugout variety, or had they evolved to canvas on a wood f…
Synopsis of "Travelers to the Far East" Despite statements like this: "A lady should never travel unaccompanied to a remote place", from the mouth of an English publisher of 19th century travel guides, we discover new Victorian ladies every day who ventured into remote countries.
1. Kwanzaa is less than 60 years old.Maulana Karenga, a Black nationalist who later became a college professor, created Kwanzaa as a way of uniting and empowering the African American community in the aftermath of the deadly Watts Rebellion. Having modeled his holiday on traditional African harvest festivals, he took the name “Kwanzaa” from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits.
Action at the River Cabriels, 21 June 1808 The fight at the River Cabriels, 21 June 1808, saw a French army under Marshal Moncey sweep aside part of a small Spanish force that had been left to watch the northern route between Madrid and Valencia. Moncey had been dispatched from Madrid towards Valencia at the head of a column of 9,000 men, with orders to put down what was believed to be a minor insurrection.
The colorful history of this Albanian militia officer-turned viceroy of Egypt, unfolds like fiction. As part of a combined Turkish-Albanian detachment, Mehemet & 39;Ali came to Egypt during the French invasion of 1798. His support for the Egyptians& 39; struggle against Mamelukes ultimately led to his being named viceroy in 1805, a move approved by the sultan.
Battle of Missionary Ridge, 25 November 1863IntroductionThe PlanSherman AloneThe Miracle of Missionary RidgeAftermathBooksIntroductionBattle during the American Civil War that ended the Confederate siege of Chattanooga. The city had fallen to Union forces on 9 September after a skilful campaign commanded by General William Rosecrans, but he had gone on to defeat at the battle of Chickamauga (19-20 September), just to the south of Chattanooga.
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