Submitted by: Antonia Zhou The Taj Mahal is a grand ivory marble mausoleum built on the banks of India’s Yamuna river. It is regarded by many as India’s most beautiful monument, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one …
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World War I was one of the bloodiest and largest conflicts in history. Through the Industrial Revolution and rapid destabilization of traditionally balanced power between large countries in Europe, a full-scale war broke out with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Within four …
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By David Zhang Wildfires have been devastating in California this year. The Napa Fires in October caused over a billion dollars in property damage, claiming 42 lives. Currently, there are numerous wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Thomas fire that began …
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By Mihika Badjate Junior year is almost universally known as the most difficult year of high school. It is not only accompanied by a sharp increase in workload but also the year that matters the most for college admissions. Here are …
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by Henry Guo Lucerne is a famous city in Switzerland. It is a city surrounded by beautiful lakes, snow covered mountains and historic buildings. The Lucerne Festival is a series of classical music festivals which were founded in 1938. It includes the …
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Submitted by: Aimi Wen For years, conservationists have fought to keep the oil industry from encroaching on lands that should be defended and protected. National parks and wildlife refuges have all been created in order to protect these said lands that many …
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Opium is considered one of the most addictive drugs ever, and for a good reason. Obtained by extracting seeds of a specific species of poppy, this drug can be easily transformed into heroin by withdrawing morphine from the compound. What makes this …
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