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Articles by Yu

Mars

Mapping Mars

Mapping Mars contributes to our broader understanding of planetary formation and evolution.


civilizations

Forgotten Empires And Civilizations

These forgotten empires and lost civilizations ignite our imagination and raise intriguing questions about their rise and fall.


Multilingualism

The Art Of Multilingualism

Language proficiency opens doors to new cultures, travel experiences, and career prospects.


Cryptography

Cryptography

The origins of cryptography can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilisations such as those of Egypt and Mesopotamia.


Mapping

The Evolution Of Mapping Technology

Pioneers in cartography, such as Gerardus Mercator, developed projection techniques that allowed for more accurate representations of the Earth’s curved surface on flat maps.


Endangered Languages

Endangered Languages

The preservation of endangered languages is crucial because they carry unique knowledge systems, cultural expressions, and ways of perceiving the world.


The History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire

The Significance Of Edward Gibbon’s The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire

Decline and Fall helped to change the way that people viewed the Romans, and inspired a more critical and nuanced approach to the study of History.


Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett

Through his work, Bennett breathes life into pivotal moments in history, shedding light on the human stories that often go untold within them.


Myths

Myths In Classical Literature

While classical literary myths are often revered for their moral lessons and their ability to explain the natural world, they also contain subliminal messages that have often gone unnoticed.


Science

Science And Its Forgotten Women

By acknowledging and celebrating these trailblazers, we honour their achievements and inspire future generations of scientists.


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