Category: Nature
Zimbabwe claims Biblical Ark of the Covenant
The news reports that the long-lost Biblical Ark of the Covenant has been found in Zimbabwe has re-ignited interest in its guardians – the Lemba tribe. But where does fiction finish and fact begin? Until the story of the hunt is told by the… Continue Reading “Zimbabwe claims Biblical Ark of the Covenant”
King Solomon described in the The Book of Wisdom
During the reign of Solomon, the people of Israel flourished – after defeating their enemies under King David, they dwelt in security and prosperity under Solomon’s wise rule. Today, we can still learn from Solomon’s wisdom by reading the books of the Bible he… Continue Reading “King Solomon described in the The Book of Wisdom”
What is France doing in Africa?
After years of French-led anti-terrorist missions in the Sahel region it only gets clearer that African problems need African solutions. However, history offers a cautionary reminder to Africans that pan-Africans like Patrice Lumumba, Muammar Gaddafi and Kwame Nkrumah paid the ultimate price for such… Continue Reading “What is France doing in Africa?”
Trinidad & Tobago Leper Colony @ Chacachacare Island
Less than 5 miles off the northwest coast of Trinidad, the most westerly isle of the Bocas del Dragon archipelago, Chacachacare rises out of the sea. Just 900 acres of rocky land covered by scrubby plants and poisonous Manchineel trees, Chacachacare has a dark… Continue Reading “Trinidad & Tobago Leper Colony @ Chacachacare Island”
The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon
Queen of Sheba (flourished 10th century bce) was, according to Jewish and Islamic traditions, the ruler of the kingdom of Sabaʾ (or Sheba) in southwestern Arabia. In the biblical account of the reign of King Solomon, she visited his court at the head of… Continue Reading “The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon”
Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains
Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. It is perched above the Urubamba River valley in a narrow saddle between two sharp peaks—Machu Picchu (Old… Continue Reading “Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains”
Curacao Corrupted @ Every Level of Society
According to an American survey, most states in the USA are corrupted, but according to the DEA these numbers are nothing compared to the corruption levels on some of the Caribbean Islands. Aruba, St.Maarten and Curacao top the corruption list. Dutch and (British) BVI off-shores… Continue Reading “Curacao Corrupted @ Every Level of Society”
Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten
Vandaag, 56 jaar geleden, oOp 30 mei 1969 brak op Curaçao een volksopstand uit die diepe sporen heeft nagelaten in de geschiedenis van het eiland en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Meer dan vijftig jaar later blijven de gebeurtenissen van die dag resoneren – niet… Continue Reading “Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten”
Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions
Washington has maintained a triple generation-spanning trade embargo on the Caribbean nation, attempted to invade it and, controversially, holds land on the Cuban island that it uses for its torture camp at Guantanamo Bay. All the while (ironically) accusing the Cuban government of human rights abuses. The… Continue Reading “Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions”
The Truth behind the infamous Philadelphia Experiment?
In October of 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer was supposedly turned invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk. But did it really happen? If the stories are to be believed, the Philadelphia Experiment went something like this. As it sat in the Philadelphia Naval… Continue Reading “The Truth behind the infamous Philadelphia Experiment?”
France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo
Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico’s triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle… Continue Reading “Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo”
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