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1. A Close Look at Tijuana Plastic Surgery January 31, 2012 The long and interesting history of plastic surgery can be traced to the ancient times. Doctors or medical practioners in old India started using skin grafts to reconstruct human skin spots within the 8th century BC. An ancient Indian surgeon named Susrutha made the very first recorded nose construction. He used some or some skin from the forehead. In that time, nose amputations were punishable by old Indian laws. Several millennium later, the Romans performed simple techniques like repairing damaged ears. In Europe, Dr Heinrich von Pfolspeundt conducted an easy plastic surgery by re... (read more) Author: Ombladon Ghita

2. Sigiriya Rock; a landmark of majesty and magnificence January 18, 2012 Sigiriya also known as the ‘Lion’s Rock’ is an ancient rock fortress and palace located in the District of Matale. The palace, built during the 5th Century BC by King Kasyapa is located at the flat top of a massive rock rising 370 meters above sea level. The terrain below houses an elaborate network of gardens, reservoirs, palatial gates and other structures. It is among the eight World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka and was declared by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the world. According to local legends, King Kashyapa was the illegitimate son of King Dhatusena. It is said that Kashyapa murdered hi... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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