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1. History of tennis the game of skill and stamina November 01, 2009 Tennis is a game of skill and stamina and it interests billions of people worldwide. But what is more interesting is that how this sport came in to its present form through the passing centuries. The root of tennis can be traced as far back as the ancient game called sphairistike which originated in Greece. In literature, tennis is mentioned back in the middle ages in The Second Shepherds Play. The real tennis evolved over three centuries; before being played as a ball game where ball was supposed to be hit by the bare hand and later with a glove. It was only by the sixteenth century that the ... (read more) Author: Gurdip Malik

2. Discovery of Diabetes October 28, 2009 Diabetes is an ancient disease. It is not a newly discovered disease. There are evidences to prove that people of ancient civilizations such as Indian, Greece and Rome were aware of this disease. People have been suffering from diabetes for a long time but we came to now about it only in 1552 B.C.Since then many researches have been conducted in this field to make the masses aware of this disease. Therefore, the people who discovered diabetes belonged to ancient civilization. Aerates coined the word diabetes. It is derived from the Greek verb diabainein. Sushruta who was the father of Indian ... (read more) Author: gray smithroy

3. Greece Lights 2010 Olympics Flame October 22, 2009 The flame for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics has been successfully lit by the sun's rays in a ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece.Actress Maria Nafpliotou (R), who plays the role of the High Priestess, hands over the flame at the 2010 Winter Games lighting ceremony at Ancient Olympia's temple of Hera, Greece, 22 Oct 2009For the past three Winter Games: Turin, Salt Lake City and Nagano - officials had to use backup flames kindled at rehearsals. On Thursday, a short break in the clouds allowed a Greek actress playing a High Priestess to focus the sun's rays on a silver torch using a concave mirr... (read more)

4. History of Platform Shoes October 22, 2009 You may think platform shoes are something straight out of contemporary pop culture, but you’d be wrong. Platform shoes have a rich and varied history that begins in the theaters of Ancient Greece. Tragic actors would often don platform sandals with wood or cork soles. This added height was reserved for characters of particular importance or nobility. The practice was adopted by the Romans who called these platform sandals kothorni. Catherine d’Medici wore specially made 2-inch platform heels to her wedding to the Duke of Orleans. The petite duchess’ “platform sandals” were called ... (read more) Author: jane baron

5. Online Rhinestones and Swarovski Crystals at Wholesale Prices October 16, 2009 Rhinestone: A New Face of DiamondDiamonds have been remarkably popular since the days of ancient Greece. You might also find the use and mining of diamonds in the ancient India when diamonds were being treasured and worned as gemstones and were used in religious icons. The demand for diamonds have always been high, as you could see women still craving for possession of diamond jewelry even in the 21st century.Wholesale Rhinestones As value-addition to fetch fancy prices, many popular industries create their brands of diamond-studded watches, bracelets and cell phones. However, diamonds are rar... (read more) Author: Rick Bean

6. Shower Enclosures are all the rage October 05, 2009 Living in the modern world, showers have become more of a luxury compared to the ancient days in Greece where pull cord showers were taken outside and only a cold water supply was available due to lack of plumbing. More than a welcomed change occurred towards the latter part of the 80’s and into the early the 90’s when new technologies were introduced into the bathroom remodeling industry where bathroom suppliers saw a splurge in shower and bath sales, indicating more homeowners were looking to upscale their bathrooms. Shower enclosures were popularized in part of the design boom with bat... (read more) Author: William Doyle

7. Controversial Hypnosis October 04, 2009 Hypnosis is an alternative state of consciousness, where the subject will retain the awareness and presence of the hypnotist and the surrounding environment. It’s a state of heighten suggestibility where the subject is more open to suggestions and can access creativity, retrace certain memories, and or work with pain relief. For the past two centuries experts all over the world have been studying hypnosis. It is believed that hypnosis has been studied and practiced as far back as ancient Greece and Egypt. However, the majority of studies have been performed from 1950 to around 1980. Even... (read more) Author: Austin Dreier

8. The Ammonites-Index Fossils October 01, 2009 Ammonites have been known to mankind for thousands of years. They are the source of many stories and myths. The name of this spiral-shelled cephalopod comes from the Egyptian god Ammon. Ammon was pictured as a man with the horns of a ram protruding from his head. The curled ammonite shells resembled the horns and were called Ammon’s Stones or ammonites. Ammonite Myths Many cultures throughout history have attributed special powers to this fossil. In ancient Greece, it was said that if you put an ammonite under your pillow it would cure insomnia and bring good dreams. The Romans... (read more) Author: William Doyle

9. A Brief History of Swimming Pools September 30, 2009 Swimming is, by far, one of the most popular pastimes in the world. It is also one of the oldest. As an organized activity, swimming dates back to around 2500 BC. Swimming was immensely popular in ancient Egypt, and there are a number of relics from the period which depict the act of swimming in vivid and awe-inspiring detail. In ancient Greece and Rome, swimming was taught to boys as part of their elementary school curriculum. Furthermore, the first known public swimming pools were built in Rome. Under the direction of a wealthy Roman lord named Gaius Maecenas, the first heated swimmi... (read more) Author: William Doyle

10. Ancient Greek Deities September 29, 2009 Although they seem to be things of the past, reminders of ancient Greek deities are all around us. When you read the following names, more than a few will look familiar. Ancient Greek Deities The Greek Pantheon was a polytheistic system of thought and religion that assumed its Greek deities existed independently and individually. Their roll was to rule diverse aspects of the mortals every day life. Myth and culture is gathered in the Pantheon from where the deities leave toward their corresponding realm. Due to the Hellenic polytheist beliefs in ancient times, deities formed relation... (read more) Author: William Doyle

11. The Four Elements September 29, 2009 Empedocles, a Greek philosopher,scientist and healer who lived in Sicily in the fifth century B.C.,believed that all matter is comprised of the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. Fire and air are outwardly reaching elements, reaching up and out, whereas earth and water turn inward and downward. In her book, Four Elements in Ancient Greek Philosophy,Tracy Marks describes wide-ranging look at earth, fire, water, and air, and the dynamic twin forces of Love and Strife. Her book takes one to a journey from ancient Greece to alchemy to Carl Jung’s association of sense, feeling, th... (read more) Author: William Doyle

12. Palmistry September 25, 2009 The American Heritage Dictionary defines Palmistry as the practice of telling fortunes from the lines, marks, and patterns on the palms of the hands. Palmistry is also called as chiromancy, palm-reading, chirology, or hand-analysis. Palmistry originated in ancient India. It was said to be practiced by the Brahmins of Ancient India. Palmistry can be regarded as a part of Astrology. Records of practice of Palmistry are also available in countries such as China, Tibet, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Ancient Greece. Cheiro was the most famous practitioner of palmistry in modern times. He was... (read more) Author: William Doyle

13. History of Gymnastics. September 23, 2009 Initially, the man involved in hunting were exercising in stone throwing , the use of weapons, run, etc. , While those who lived by fishing, it would raise their skills on coupon and swimming. Many people naturally gave the gymnastics different meaning. The Chinese example complete normal physical exercises with a form of medical gymnastics. In ancient Greece was a real art on gymnastics, whose main characteristics were courtesy and harmony. With the spread of Greek culture, gymnastics began to be considered not just a simple exercise of the body, but a suitable tool for the development of t... (read more) Author: William Doyle

14. Sales of Information September 21, 2009 Since the times of first state formation, the policy of the state has changed greatly. Powerful slave trading states slowly changed into feudal kind of governing, than absolute power of the king or emperor came. After the Contra reformation of the Great Awakening the idea of social equality and partnership appeared. That was actually the echo of early democracy in ancient Greece and Rome. Then step by step states changed their governmental system into what they have now. What we see nowadays is a greatly developed system of international affairs and unities and it seems that there is no need ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

15. A Beginners Guide to Boxing Gloves September 21, 2009 For boxers the single most significant piece of equipment is the boxing gloves. In the initial stages of boxing, athletes where not required to wear gloves. In ancient Greece and Rome the fighters never wore gloves and fights some times ended in death. With the passage of time however, and as boxing became more civilized, the need for the boxing glove was imminent, in order to minimize fatalities and injuries. Conventional boxing gloves cover the fighter’s entire hand, and extend about five inches up the arm. The gloves are made from leather; a solid piece that covers the four fingers of th... (read more) Author: William Doyle

16. Meditation: A Path To Inner Peace September 21, 2009 Throughout history, meditation has been an integral part of many cultures. Records indicate that meditation was practiced in ancient Greece and India more than 5,000 years ago. In the Buddhist religion, meditation is an important part of their spiritual practice. Different forms of meditation are practiced in China and Japan, and Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have traditions similar to meditation. The word meditation comes from the Latin ‘meditari’ which means: exercise, turn something over in one’s mind, think, consider. It is defined as “consciously directing your attention to alter ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

17. Where did the guitar originate from? September 21, 2009 A question by many curious folks has been this: Where did the guitar originate from? I will be happy to provide you with a coherent and quasi-correct answer to this question. I believe there are many! So, where did the guitar originate from? Some very early records/fossils indicate that the guitar has been around for about 600-700 years. In some ancient cities in Greece and India there are symbolic remnants of guitars being used around the beginning of the 13th century, although nothing is exact. The first guitars were primitive and most contained only 4 strings. This was apparently enou... (read more) Author: Stewart Johnson

18. The Discovery of Personal Hygiene September 19, 2009 Personal hygiene was rediscovered only in the late 19th century, having been popular in ancient Greece and Rome almost two thousand years before. Water was considered by the sophisticates - perhaps justly - to be the carrier of disease. Bathing in water was a hazardous exercise. Royalty used milk instead. Others were confined to wet towels or to splashing water from basins on one's face and armpits. The great unwashed utilized public baths, built throughout Europe between the 12th and 17th centuries. Consider the Spanish Queen Isabella of Castile, of Christopher Columbus fame. She boaste... (read more) Author: William Doyle

19. Freedom of Speech September 16, 2009 Freedom of speech in mass media must be considered one of the major achievements of our modern age alongside with Internet and latest discoveries in medicine. We have a precious chance of making our judgments based on different points of view presented in various informational sources. A struggle for freedom of speech starts from the ancient times. The tradition of freedom of speech came to us from Greece. Greeks cultivated freedom of speech and held special forums, where famous orators performed and people could have their say. People always longed to be free of any obligations and formali... (read more) Author: William Doyle

20. Advantages of Fish Oil Supplements and Other Healthy Oils September 17, 2009 Wearing boots today is even more popular than ever. It used to be that boots were only for stomping through the mud with. Now however, boots can be as fashionable and stylish as you did like. From motorcycle boots to cowboy boots and western boots, they are all gaining in popularity. If you want to be on the edge of rugged fashion, get yourself some boots. An early form of the boot was also known in Greece and Rome. Since ancient times men and women have recognized the need for a sturdy work boot. Today the choices of boots are great wonderful styles and comfort. Both men and women are wearing... (read more) Author: Satish Yadav

21. Three Easy Steps To Be Good In Public Speaking September 14, 2009 Throughout the history of human civilization, people have been expressing their confidence and strength, not only by force, but also by the noble art of public speaking. The orators of ancient Greece were highly respected and valued in the community. Likewise, today’s world leaders are admired and esteemed when they have the power to address the public with poise and conviction. Such a high regard for public speaking makes the average person cringe at the idea of talking in front of an audience no matter how big or small the size. Whether giving a toast at a wedding or delivering a sp... (read more) Author: William Doyle

22. Chemical Peel Medical Spa September 13, 2009 An overview of chemical peels for facial skin enhancement: At a chemical peel medical spa you can employ a cosmetic dermatologist to treat your facial wrinkles, blemishes and areas of uneven skin pigmentation. Chemical peels have been being utilized since times in ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome. Put simply, they help people to have younger looking, smoother skin. Skin enhancement is readily available to you on an outpatient basis. Reducing and/or completely eliminating fine lines, scarring from acne, wrinkles and other issues concerning your facial skin are all achievable goals. ... (read more) Author: Priyank Saxena

23. Modern Ships Whisk You Away to Ancient Lands of Wonder September 11, 2009 By Roy Witman Centuries ago, the cities that lined the coast of the Mediterranean Sea ruled the world. The pinnacle of power and influence was found with the crowned heads of Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey and more. With admiration for their innovation and a tremendous fear for the reign they held over citizens, residents of these ancient empires were at the mercy of both greatness and power for centuries. Now you can tour the architectural wonders of the holy lands and other areas of great historical significance when you book a Mediterranean cruise. The tremendous value of cruis... (read more) Author: Roy Witman

24. Boots to Work & Dance in September 09, 2009 Wearing boots today is even more popular than ever. It used to be that boots were only for stomping through the mud with. Now however, boots can be as fashionable and stylish as you’d like. From motorcycle boots to cowboy boots and western boots, they’re all gaining in popularity. If you want to be on the edge of rugged fashion, get yourself some boots. An early form of the boot was also known in Greece and Rome. Since ancient times men and women have recognized the need for a sturdy work boot. Today the choices of boots are great wonderful styles and comfort. Both men and women are wearing bo... (read more) Author: Satish Yadav

25. The Ancient Gandhara September 09, 2009 The Indus Valley Civilization came into existence about 5000 years ago. A number of invaders from Central Asia, Afghanistan and ancient Greece attacked this beautiful land and influenced the local art and culture. As a result a mixed culture cropped up and a Gandhara art flourished in the reign of Maharaja Kanishk. The kingdom of Maharajah was called Gandhara. It was situated in the vale of Peshawar, the Potohar platue and on the Kabul river. Today the area stretching from Peshawar to Rawalpindi in the north of Pakistan is considered as Gandhara. The capital of ancient Gandhara was Taxila. It ... (read more) Author: Hasan Akhtar

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