http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Richard+Monk Religion Richard Monk Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=86249&ca=Religion Mention Egypt and one thinks of pyramids and Pharaohs. Egyptian deities, however, were the base of the religion that gave rise to the great Egyptian empires. Of all of the pantheons in the world, Egypt has one of the most populous. With hundreds of deities being worshiped at one time, Egyptian relig... Travel Richard Monk Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=77805&ca=Travel Egypt is both a magical historical place of pyramids and a modern society influential in the Mideast. Here are 10 things you should know about Egypt. From mummies to pyramids to Cleopatra to the bible, there is no disputing the fact that Egypt has played a major role in the history of mankind. While... Education Richard Monk Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=86248&ca=Education As old as China is, it has seen many political structures and education platforms. Here is a guide to education in China as it stands today. We all know that both the government and economic approaches of China are based on the communist way of thinking. While foreign to most Westerners (in fact, to... Culture Richard Monk Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=86247&ca=Culture Unlike the United States which is 200 plus years old, China is an ancient country and civilization. This has led to long standing rules of conduct in society that are of great interest. Cultural Traditions In China China is an ancient country, with thousands of years of history which lay a rich bas... World Affairs Richard Monk Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=82904&ca=World+Affairs One of the great natural wonders of the world, one would think the Great Barrier Reef was permanent. Unfortunately, it is proving to be all to vulnerable to the effects of a changing world. With the diverse ecosystems that have evolved around coral reefs, it is very important to protect them and kee... Culture Richard Monk Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=74586&ca=Culture When people think of Mexican celebrations, they often think of Cinco de Mayo. My friend, there are many more Mexican celebrations to enjoy than just this celebration of a military victory over the French. Mexico is a diverse and ancient country, full of many different traditions and celebrations. Th... Travel Richard Monk Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70373&ca=Travel Often called the sinking city, Venice is a wonderful place to spend a few weeks walking up and down little alleys. To truly enjoy the city, however, one needs to know how it came to be. Italy is one of the most interesting countries in all of Europe. The culture, language, climate and even the boot... Culture Richard Monk Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70372&ca=Culture The movie Gladiator was very entertaining and certain raised the profile of gladiators. The question, however, is whether the movie accurately portrayed these warriors. In history, there are few topics that are more interesting than the gladiators of Rome. From the very start, these people who thrus... Culture Richard Monk Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70375&ca=Culture Given their noble role in most Hollywood movies, you might be surprised to find the discussion of the Samurai is a somewhat controversial area, particularly as to how the Samurai actually acted. One of the most interesting periods in the past of Japan has to be the feudal period. Out of this era cam... Culture Richard Monk Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70374&ca=Culture Winners of the recent World Cup, Italy is once again in the news. The fact Italy won the cup while also suffering the shame of a soccer corruption scandal is typical of this complex country. When you think of Italy, it’s nearly impossible to not think of the past. It is rich and complex starting fro...