![]() Anthony provides a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of his subject, complete with a history of relevant research over the past two centuries (including evidence and opinion that counter his own, such as the now-discredited Aryan race hypothesis). ![]() Central to his thesis is the role of the horse, originally domesticated for food and first ridden to manage herds only later, with the development of the chariot, were they ridden during combat. Citing discoveries in the Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan made possible only after the fall of the Iron Curtain brought together Soviet and western scientists, Anthony combines evidence from radioactive dating, demographic analysis of migration patterns, linguistic analysis and the study of epics such as the Iliad and the Rig Veda to substantiate his contention. ![]() In this study of language, archeology and culture, Hartwick College anthropology professor Anthony hypothesizes that a proto-Indo-European culture emerged in the Ponto-Caspian steppes 4,000 years ago, speaking an ur-language ancestor to the Romance, German and Slavic family of languages, Sanskrit and modern English. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Aesi’s power is considerable - and deadly. It is said that Aesi works so closely with the king that together they are like the eight limbs of one spider. ![]() It’s also the story of a century-long feud - seen through the eyes of a 177-year-old witch - that Sogolon had with the Aesi, chancellor to the king. In Moon Witch, Spider King, Sogolon takes centre stage and gives her own account of what happened to the boy, and how she plotted and fought, triumphed and failed as she looked for him. In Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Sogolon the Moon Witch proved a worthy adversary to Tracker as they clashed across a mythical African landscape in search of a mysterious boy who disappeared. ![]() ![]() Here’s a brief intro to Moon Witch, Spider King: The second book in the series, Moon Witch, Spider King, will be out February 15, 2022, but today, Gizmodo has the exclusive first look at the cover for you as well as a chat with James all about his much-anticipated follow-up. Marlon James began his Dark Star trilogy - aka “the African Game of Thrones” - with 2019’s highly acclaimed Black Leopard, Red Wolf, which is currently being adapted for the screen by Michael B. ![]() ![]() In fact, they aren't receiving enough money even to pay for the reception, though, following the Old World tradition, no guest will be turned away. Although many people are getting their fill of food and drink, a majority of the guests aren't fulfilling their end of the unwritten agreement to give a gift of money, and the bride and groom don't receive enough funds to start their married life together. The flashback continues until Chapter 7 of the book, where the story catches up to the wedding of Jurgis and Ona. ![]() These hardships are laid out in Chapter 2, as the book continues in a flashback to before the time they met in Lithuania. Jurgis and Ona have had to wait a long time after immigrating to the United States and settling in Chicago for their wedding to occur due to the economic hardships they've suffered. ![]() ![]() The Jungle begins on the wedding day of two Lithuanian immigrants, Jurgis and Ona, highlighting many of the traditional Lithuanian customs that family members like Marija and Teta Elzbieta attempt to keep alive now that they live in Chicago. ![]() ![]() I would survive on berries like Robinson Crusoe.” Currently, Stein lives in a conventional New York apartment with his wife and son, but dreams of one day building a tree house for a studio. “I always had this idea that I was going to maybe grow up to live under a tree or a bush. Sometimes they explored a big oak forest near Stein’s home, or his cousins’ pond, and made up stories about the squirrels and frogs. Our backyard became this immense place as big as our imaginations,” he says. Together with his sister and cousins, they played in the backyard and “made up games in nature. ![]() In addition to books, nature was another strong influence in Stein’s life. He didn’t discriminate in his choice of readers, either, sometimes drafting friends of his parents-relative strangers really. Books grabbed hold of Stein from a young age, pushing him to read more and more. ![]() We would sit there and read.” He recalls his grandmother’s voice saying, “I think I can I think I can” from The Little Engine That Could-a strong auditory memory even today. ![]() I had this little toddler bed with an orange-stripey pillow. ![]() David Ezra Stein says, “Before I could read, I would make people read to me. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.Īt the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. A reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives, and their hearts, in a new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles. ![]() ![]() Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century. ![]() 100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions. ![]() Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Instead of lying in wait under the waves, the USS Barb pursued enemy ships on the surface, attacking in the swift and precise style of torpedo boats. All strove for personal excellence, and success became contagious. Each team helped develop innovative ideas, new tactics, and new strategies. The unique story of the Barb begins with its men, who had the confidence to become unbeatable. ![]() And in a fascinating twist, he uses archival documents from the Japanese Navy to give its version of events. Fluckey has drawn on logs, reports, letters, interviews, and a recently discovered illegal diary kept by one of his torpedomen. This is a gripping adventure chock-full of "you-are-there" moments. At the same time, the Barb did far more than merely sink ships-she changed forever the way submarines stalk and kill their prey. Under the leadership of her fearless skipper, Captain Gene Fluckey, the Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. The thunderous roar of exploding depth charges was a familiar and comforting sound to the crew members of the USS Barb, who frequently found themselves somewhere between enemy fire and Davy Jones's locker. ![]() ![]() ![]() But backers are hopeful the Supreme Court’s decision will get the amendment over the finish line. ![]() That effort fell short in the regular session as lawmakers could not agree on precise language for a state-level equal rights amendment that would prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. ![]() It will also present an opportunity to establish abortion rights in the state constitution. Planned Parenthood will increase the number of available appointments by 20 percent.Ī special session of the state Legislature is scheduled to kick off Thursday, called by Hochul to address that other massive Supreme Court decision striking down New York’s concealed carry gun laws. Kathy Hochul said the state will be a “safe harbor” for those who need abortions and will create an advertising campaign and website informing women of their rights. Calling the decision “repulsive on every level,” Gov. The state and city are bracing for a surge of out-of-state abortion patients seeking care in New York, and working on bolstering both legal protections and practical aid for them. Yet in other ways, the decision will have huge ripples here. Wade: Abortion is legal and will stay that way, with the protections of the now-defunct case already enshrined in state law. A few things won’t change in New York after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. ![]() ![]() ![]() Eisner Award (2005) for Best Writer, for his work on Y: The Last Man, Runaways, Ex Machina and Marvel's Ultimate X-Men, and for Best New Series (along with artists Tony Harris and Tom Feister) for Ex Machina.Preceded by:īuffy the Vampire Slayer season eight writer New Line Cinema optioned Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina in 2005. Vaughan was hired in late 2006 as an executive story editor for the television series Lost. He has stated in an interview with that he prefers to write his own creations like Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina because he doesn't think he's the best at using his "voice" with company-owned characters. He has also written several screenplays, stage plays, and short stories, but mostly he prefers writing comic books. Vaughan has written for most of the major DC and Marvel characters, including Batman and the X-Men. Vaughan is an American comic book writer born in 1976 in Cleveland, Ohio and best known for the series Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways, and Pride of Baghdad.Īs an undergraduate film student at New York University, Vaughan took part in Marvel's Stan-hattan Project, a class for fledgling comic book writers that also helped Joe Kelly break into comic books. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some people see unschooling as simply thinking outside the textbook. Yet, compared to learning that is prescripted by a school curriculum and taught by a teacher, unschooling certainly is more child-centered. Some people don't see unschooling as autonomous or "child-led" since it works best with a highly engaged parent, who provides valuable guidance, experience, and resources useful to unschoolers. Sometimes unschooling is called delight-directed learning, child-led learning, autodidactic, natural learning, life learning, autonomous learning, non-coercive learning, or interest-led learning, but people disagree on the words.įor example, some people see a difference between, say, interest-led learning and unschooling, while other people see them as the same. It's become more specific than that now, and it's commonly known as a "homeschooling style" or an approach to homeschooling that generally means learning without prescribed lessons, textbooks, or the school-like methods many other homeschoolers use. Originally, to "unschool" meant "not sending your kid to school." ![]() Defining, recognizing and naming unschooling can lead to disagreements even among people who have been homeschooling or unschooling for years. If you can't figure out what the term "unschooling" means, don't feel alone. ![]() |