Monthly Archives: August 2017
The Moon
Before telescopes came into common use, the moon was thought to be perfect, without blemish. But through closer examination with a telescope, it was discovered that the moon was not perfectly spherical rather it was covered with craters and mountains. … Continue reading
Social Structure in Pompeii
Even though the social structure of Pompeii and Herculaneum was clearly defined, social mobility was possible and many people took advantage of it. The lowest level of society were the slaves. They were mainly foreigners although some Romans sold themselves … Continue reading
To All the Authors – An Open Letter
As an avid reader, I spend my life searching for books worth reading. And until recently, I never realised the effort which went into writing a book. I could try and explain why this is the case but then this … Continue reading
Music
Music has been made for millenia and has the power to inspire us or to make us feel emotions. Whilst I have limited skill in creating music I do enjoy it and can find some kind of beauty in this … Continue reading
THOUGHTS OF A STUDENT 