Ramesses II ruled Egypt for about 66 years, from around 1279 to 1213 BCE, making him one of the longest reigning pharaohs in Egyptian history. His exceptionally long rule allowed him to shape Egypt’s politics, culture, and architecture more than almost any other ruler. His reign is often considered the height of Egypt’s New Kingdom…
Things I Like: Yamcha (Dragon Ball Z)
Yamcha is one of the less notable Z Fighters in the Dragon Ball Z anime, and his reputation in the series gets worse and worse as time goes on. He was once strong enough to fight Goku and even managed to defeat him once, but his luck becomes comically bad with every new saga. During…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Homework
Homework did not exist in ancient Greece or Rome as we know it today. Most ancient learning was done through oral teaching and memorization rather than take home assignments. Homework became more common during the Industrial Revolution. In the 1800s, homework was often used as punishment rather than as practice or reinforcement. Some early homework…
Things I Like: Vocavor (Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom)
Vocavor is one of the major bosses in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo Switch. It was my third boss battle in the game, although most players seem to tackle this one second. You encounter this demon-like fish thing early on while starting the dungeon it serves as the main menace…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Tea
Tea may have been discovered by accident when leaves blew into a pot of boiling water in ancient China. The story is traditionally attributed to Emperor Shen Nong around 2737 BC. The earliest written book on tea culture is The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing), which describes tea cultivation and preparation. The words “tea” and…