Beyond words, this powerful film renders my supposed eloquence to pure silence… ‘300′ rips your heart with death but redeems it soon after with its glory. It is a must-see film. With ‘300,’ every warrior who is ready to die for glory ‘would have some wild night.’ Every citizen who advocates freedom ‘would be engaged.’ […]
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When it comes to Christmas, I am a big kid. I love Christmas carols, colored lights and surprises under the tree. And Christmas would not be Christmas without a traditional chocolate Santa or two. But even though I am a kid at heart, I have grown up to be a bit of a chocolate snob. […]
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Almost twenty thousand years ago, an army of three hundred chosen soldiers prayed to the tyrant with an army of legions and obtained what they thought was the highest honor they could achieve in this life. Glorious mortals died in battle. His legend of unshakable courage in the face of overwhelming odds has been an […]
King Leonidas I, whose name meant “lion-like,” was king of Sparta between 488BC and 480BC. He is best known to history as the commander of the Spartan army at the Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars. The story of his sacrifice has been an inspiration to generations and was recently brought to the big […]
1. Introduction Most tourists treat Brussels as the middle child of European capitals. She lacks the beauty, culture and sophistication of her older Parisian sister. It cannot compete with the personality of the cafes of Amsterdam and the Light District. Serious European travelers who want to find out whether this reputation is justified only conclude […]