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The Egyptian language is the earliest known language in history. The most ancient written records show that they were written back in 3400 BC when no other form of writing was developed elsewhere in the old civilization. The language was used up to the latter…
Taking inspiration from the movie, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” let us take a look at the pencil, one of the world’s oldest writing instruments that may have been overtaken by other writing implements but never fully replaced. The pencil had been in use…
All American as apple pie? Not necessarily so. Though many American dishes are considered to be all American staples such as cornbread, chicken fried steak, hotdogs and ice cream, many of our most loved American dishes and smorgasbord items may not necessarily have originated in the United…
The Ides of March corresponds to March 15 according to the Roman calendar. In Latin it is called “Idus Martiae” and “Idus Martii.” Various observances of religious nature were associated with the date. It also corresponds to the fateful day in 44 BCE when Julius…
Uinyeo, (의 녀), pronounced un-yo, was the term used during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392 to 1910) to refer to women who were trained to be a medical professional, as a female physician or a nurse. They were created because of the strict Confucian rule that…
A quick look into the life of one of Korea’s great kings Hangul. Religious tolerance. Rain gauge. Korean calendar. Celestial globe. Metal printing press. Movable type. These are just some of the inventions that became the legacy of King Sejong, one of Korea’s only two…
