Benedict Arnold, the American general during the Revolutionary War who betrayed his country and became synonymous with the word “traitor,” was born on January 14, 1741. Why did Benedict Arnold betray the United States? Historians have several theories about why Arnold became a traitor: greed; mounting debt; resentment of other…
Synopsis. BILLY ELLIOT is a coming-of-age story of a young boy, Billy, who through his unexpected love of dance, embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the world of picket lines, cultural stereotypes, a family in crisis and a headstrong ballet teacher. Billy Elliot received positive critical response and commercial…
Avocados, native to central Mexico, meant much more to the ancient Aztecs than fruit to mash into guacamole, although they did enjoy their ahuacamolli, meaning avocado soup or sauce in Nahuatl. In the Aztec language, avocado becomes ahuácatl, which translates to testicle. Used by Aztecs as a delicacy and an…
When did Benjamin Franklin die? Benjamin Franklin died at age 84 on April 17, 1790, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born an Englishman and died an American. The cause of death was complications from pleurisy. Benjamin Franklin lived in cities his entire life—Boston, Philadelphia, London, and Paris. There is no…
In 1950 Dr. Robert Ketcham of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches came across a newspaper article indicating that Graham expected Catholics and Jews to cooperate in a revival in Oregon and another which reported that Graham had turned over decision cards to Roman Catholic churches. Thanks for writing.…
Archaeologists have uncovered popcorn kernels that are 4,000 years old. They were so well-preserved, they could still pop. Dolores Piperno, a paleobotanist with the Smithsonian’s Tropical Research Insitute, says corn, and specifically popcorn, helped lay the foundations for the Aztec Empire. Aztec Indians used popcorn not only for eating but…
When the soldiers dared to cross the bridge and take a closer look, the giant man fell to the ground, having died standing upright. This is known as the “Standing Death of Benkei” (弁慶の立往生, Benkei no Tachi Ōjō). Benkei died at the age of 34. This is known as the…
Pre-election Trump was asked to host the show in 2015. While the billionaire made fun of his tweets and his money, about 200 people later protested near 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City where the show is filmed. Lance Armstrong hosted “SNL” shortly after news of his doping scandal…
The clavichord, largely overlooked so far in period-instrument Bach playing, has made a strong showing lately. Even listeners who don’t care at all about historicism have reason to pay heed. Clavichordists will tell you that theirs is the most responsive keyboard instrument ever invented. However, at the time of his…
Breca (sometimes spelled Breoca or Brecca) was a BrondingBrondingThe Brondings were a Germanic tribe. They and Breca the Bronding are mentioned in Beowulf (Th. 1047; B. 521.), as Beowulf’s childhood friend, and in Widsith (Scóp Th. 51; Wíd.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BrondingsBrondings – Wikipedia who, according to the Anglo-Saxon poem…