According to the Greek philosopher Plato, Atlantis was sunk as retribution by the gods. Today most historians and archaeologists consider Atlantis a myth (but likely based on the actual demise of the island of Thera and resultant decline of the Minoans), ... See more
Background June 1942 saw the Empire of Japan dominate in Asia ruling a sizable empire. It began in the late 19th century when it seized Formosa (Taiwan) in 1895. The conclusion of the Russo-Japanese War (1905-1905) saw it acquire Korea. It would take Manc... See more
For a fish that rarely tops a foot in length, the brook trout inspires out-sized passion and awe. In fact, these colorful gems are so revered that they are the state fish in nine Eastern states. What’s so special about brook trout? Well, that gorgeous col... See more
June is the 6th month and one of four months with only 30 days. June is named for the Roman goddess Juno. Juno was high on the pantheon of Roman gods; one of three original gods of Rome. She was the goddess of marriage, fidelity, childbirth, and youth. Sh... See more
Presented by The Ivors Academy, The Ivors Composer Awards celebrate creative excellence in British and Irish composing across live performances, commercial recordings, community engagement, film, television and video games. The new awards ceremony champio... See more
