... a.d. 79 by an eruption of vesuvius that also
destroyed Herculaneum and Stabiae.
Here is a quote from the letter of the Younger Pliny "Meanwhile on
mount Vesuvius broad sheets of fire and leaping flames blazed at several
points, their bright glare emphasized by the darkness of night."
Roman Architecture is very spectacular and very simuler to Greek
Architecture. The Romans like to build temples to dedicate to their gods,
Romans also have a lot of art that is included in there architecture. In
this research I will talk mostly a ...
... balsam of Peru (a type of
medicine), sugar, cattle, beans, cotton, corn, tobacco, rice, pottery,
rubber, gold, ropes, and a few others.
Balsam of Peru is a medicinal syrup which comes from a tree which
grows in El Salvador. It was so called because it was sent to Spain from
the port of Callao in Peru.
The fertile soil of El Salvador is the country's chief source of
income. Rich forests of valuable timber grow on the hot, tropical coast of
El Salvador. Some of the trees produce a very valuable sap called “balsam
of Peru” (see above). Th ...
... by guides on the many tour boats. Hundreds of shallow beaches are
open to the public along this man-made reservoir. Toledo Bend is one of
the fastest growing resorts in America.
Furthermore, Toledo Bend serves as most of the border between Texas
and Louisiana. The lake is peaceful and full of fish waiting to be caught.
Toledo Bend is also becoming a peaceful haven for retirees. Community
centers are located throughout the lake, especially by the fascinating
hydroelectric power plant.
Assuredly, to the parents who have young ch ...
... me to refine my options and to consider four-year schools that I could not only excel in, but could also enjoy.
While at the two-year school, I decided that I would like to be educated in New York City. Always intrigued by the diversity and opportunities in New York, I was also attracted by New York’s reputation for excellent theatre. As an aspiring theatre producer, I decided New York would be an ideal setting for me. During my first round of searching, I thought I would be happiest at NYU; however, after repeated visits, I grew concerne ...
... People
Since there are so many people in Mexico City there are several
problems such as air pollution and not enough water. The reason there is
not enough water is because the pollution from the buildings leaks into the
water lines underground. Because of this huge water tanks are filled in a
far off distance so pollution does not leak into the water supply.
Education and Culture
In Mexico City there are nine Universities. The biggest University
is the National Autonomous University of Mexico, which is located at the
south of the ...
... is most effective from a distance, when seen in contrast to the wall of
the Acropolis. The Parthenon was made of white marble from Mount Pentelicus
(however over time the marble's color has changed to a light yellowish beige).
It stands approximately 60 feet high and has an area of 30,030 feet. The
Parthenon contains two rooms. One room served as a treasury and the other once
contained a large statue of Athena.
Perhaps the most dramatic feature of the Parthenon was the sculpture by Phidias.
Since the temple was a tribute to Athena, ...
... of roads and forts; he also fostered the
Hellenization of his people by inviting famous Greek artists, Euripides
among them, to his court.
Few regions gave much thought to Macedonia. The area was so primitive
that it seemed to belong to another age- it was a rude, brawling, heavy-
drinking country of dour peasants and landowning warriors. The language was
Greek, but so tainted by barbarian strains that Athenians could not
understand it. Macedonia remained an outland. Growth of trade in the early
fourth century promoted the rise of several ...
... mm (1
in), but high humidity results in fog and dew. In the north deeep canyons have
been cut by streams. The area's main rivers, the Orange and the Cunene, follow
the southern and northern borders, respectively, of Namibia. One river, the
Queeseb, is made of water collected from over 160 km (100 mi) inward. The
Queeseb causes water holes, for which many organisms rely on for water besides
the actual river itself. Acacia trees grow along the rivers, and short grasses
and succulents thrive everywhere. One of the most important animals of ...
... into 10 provinces, which are (E-W):
Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec,
Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Two
territories--Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory--are in the N and NW.
The outstanding geological feature is the Canadian Shield, a 1,850,000-sq-
mi (4,791,500-sq-km) arc of Pre-Cambrian rock from Labrador around Hudson
Bay to the Arctic islands. The Shield, site of once great mountain chains
worn down and covered by the sea, contains valuable minerals--gold, silv ...
... areas' pollution and environmental damage has led some to warn
off an environmental catastrophe in the near future. Mountains surround the
valley Mexico City is in, and there is no natural drainage through them.
Canals carry rain water out of the valley, but especially heavy rains may
cause floods. Since the 1930's parts of the city have been sinking as much
as 1 foot a year and new buildings are constructed with special foundation
to prevent them from sinking. Mexico City's high altitude gives it a mild
climate and the nights ar ...
... in Mexico, this resort offers a getaway from America, and seems to be more exotic than any other beachside resort on the California coastline. The resort is actually American owned, yet features all of the traditions and themes of Latin Americans. One of the greatest things about this resort is that there is no flying involved unless you live outside of California. All of those who live in Southern California can easily access this resort with a quick and beautiful two and a half-hour drive. About an hour away from the border separating ...
... Brazil borders
Uruguay to the north; Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru to the east; Bogota
to the southeast; Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana to the south;
and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
PLACE OF BRAZIL
The landscape of Brazil is covered with plains, plateaus, and tropical
grasslands. The plains has a fertile ribbon of lowlands, about ten through
thirty miles wide which are along the country's coastline. Behind the plains
sits a huge interior plateau that runs steeply near the lowlands in front of it.
This ...
