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Achilles and his heel
The name Achilles is remembered today mainly because everyone has two Achilles tendons, which connect the calf muscle to the heel, and many people have suffered considerable pain, discomfort and inconvenience when one of these has been strained or torn.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
4 Remarkable Lessons from a Legendary General
Once I heard an interesting question from a European colleague, regarding South-American languages: Why the 200 million Spanish speakers of the continent live in nine different countries, while the 220 million Portuguese speakers concentrate in one single country?
By Borba de Souza5 years ago in FYI
Alexander Severus, Emperor of Rome
Alexander Severus (who is also referred to as Severus Alexander) became Rome’s emperor when possibly aged only 11. To begin with he was only a figurehead for his dominating mother, and even in adulthood he found it impossible to assert his own authority.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
7 Stereotypes That Make Women Lose Comfort at Workplaces
Sexual harassment, provocation, and disparity in work has now become a regular part of a working woman's day. They do comprehend that these are profound issues of workplace safety but understand that it will take the more time to be fixed as it is the issue of mindset of men. Gender bias and harassment are not the only issues women face. There are tons of other things that men at work tend to do or say that make them extremely awkward. What’s is worrying is that all this can be seen happening openly in many places. These issues are often not discussed even if they trouble women a lot. The roots of this issue lie in the easygoing mindset and suspicions most associations have due to fake complaints of harassment.
By Muds Management5 years ago in FYI
The Battle of Poitiers, 1356
On 19th September 1356 the English won a notable victory against the French at the Battle of Poitiers. This was one of many battles fought at various times during the period that has become known as the Hundred Years War. This is something of a misnomer because it actually lasted for 120 years and it was not a single war but a series of eight separate conflicts between the royal houses of England and France.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Julian, a 4th century Roman Emperor
Julian was born in Constantinople in the year 331, being the son of Julius Constantius and a nephew of Emperor Constantine the Great. On the death in May 337 of Constantine, who had begun to convert the Empire to Christianity, his sons, Julian’s cousins, divided the Empire between them, although the youngest, Constans, was still a minor.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The Renaissance Man- Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519 CE) was surely one of the most intellectual and influential figures of Europe in particular and the World in general. He was a genius scientist, an expert anatomist, a perfectionist military engineer, a keen painter, and a philosopher. However, he is mainly popular because of his paintings.
By Natasha Matloob5 years ago in FYI
Women in the Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is one of the most popular tourist attractions we have on earth today. It always fascinates me that at one time in history, this “City” was home to thousands of people. So, what was life like for the “Women” who lived in The forbidden City?
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in FYI
