Igneous or magmatic rocks are generated within the earth, in the earth's mantle or crust. In general, they can be classified under two criteria: textural and mineralogical. Through their texture one can determine the geological conditions under which these rocks formed. By knowing the texture, one can determine the size and arrangement of the minerals that make up the rock.

There was a wave of Chinese emigration to Malaya beginning in the early 19th century. Those who emigrated were mostly laborers seeking to work in tin mines, rubber plantations, and other agricultural

Saugus III(YTB-780: dp. 365 (f.); 1. 109& 39;; b. 31& 39;; dr. 14& 39;, cpl.12; cl. Natick)The third Saugus (YTB-780) was laid down on 8 December 1964 by the Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wise.; launched without ceremony on 3 August 1965; and delivered and placed in service at Boston on 10 November 1965.

I am curious if any groups prior to the 20th century (meaning that the peace sign is excluded) had a symbol to represent their revolt against an oppressor. One could imagine branded slaves turnin…

Greek historian (485-425 BC). It is only through their reports that we can have accurate information about antiquity. Also known as the "Father of History". While many men are credited with "shaping" the story, one can be said to have "created" it. Herodotus developed the means by which we in the Western world can know and evaluate history and its most important moments.

I was reading about Hernando de Soto and saw William Powell's painting (Relevant bit cropped and added below): The odd thing (Marked with a red arrow) is the man who looks Moorish and is dressed in