If you encounter a date in the CE (Common Era) or BCE (Before Common Era) format, don’t fret. They mean exactly the same thing as AD (anno Domini) and BC (before Christ). Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/definition-common-era-bce-ce-bc-ad…
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Why beware the Ides of March?
The Ides of March are March 15. We in modern times probably wouldn’t know about them – or know we’re supposed to beware of them – if it weren’t for William Shakespeare. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/beware-the-ides-of-march…
February birthstone is the amethyst
Are you a February baby? Here’s some cool info about your birthstone, the amethyst. Plus pics! Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/february-birthstone-amethyst…
Roman Emperors Were More Likely Than Gladiators to Die Gruesome Deaths
Emperors of ancient Rome tended to die bloody, violent deaths, a new study finds. Source: https://www.livescience.com/roman-emperors-violent-deaths.html
2,500+ MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) Getting Started in May: Enroll Today
FYI. 2,500+ MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are getting underway in May, giving you the chance to take free courses from top flight universities. With the help of Class Central, we’ve pulled together a complete list of May MOOCS. And below we’ve highlighted several courses that piqued our interest. The trailer above comes from Music Psychology: Why Does “Bohemian […]
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