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    Eclipse

    Historical Interpretations Of An Eclipse

    The ancient Chinese associated an eclipse with a celestial dragon devouring the sun.


    Lost

    Lost Cities Of Antiquity

    Lost cities, real or not, continue to intrigue us, their stories bridging the gap between past and present.


    Spanish Language Day

    Spanish Language Day

    Spanish Language Day is observed every year on the 23rd April as a celebration of cultural diversity and homage to Miguel De Cervantes, an important figure in Spanish literature.


    Quasi moons

    What Is A Quasi Moon?

    What’s fascinating about Quasi-moons is that although astrophysicists as far back as 1913 had predicted their existence, the theory was not confirmed until 2002.


    King Arthur

    King Arthur: Man Or Myth?

    Depictions and suggestions of who Arthur was are not in wild contradiction with each other and do seem to be a plausible foundation for the fabled King. However…


    Pomorodo Technique

    Breaking Down The Pomodoro Technique

    If you get easily distracted, the Pomodoro is definitely for you.


    Social media

    Can Social Media Support Your Home Learning?

    It’s important to be mindful of who you interact with online and the types of content you consume.


    Book recommendations

    A Book Recommendation For April

    This book has been a great help to plenty of teachers across the world in understanding AI and is a great starting point for young, curious minds looking to the future.


    Haiku

    Haiku And The Japanese Cherry Blossom

    The haiku, a very short Japanese poem, traditionally consisting of a total of 17 syllables, with 5 in the first line, 7 in the second and 5 in the third,  is usually focused on nature and the seasons.


    The Death Zone

    The Everest Death Zone

    The effects of extreme high altitude on the lungs can be devastating.