This article was written by Phineas Upham In Japan, as with Egypt, the emperor is believed to have a divine right to rule. This concept begins in mythology, with the goddess of the sun Amaterasu. She sent her grandson to live on Earth, along with gifts he could use to summon her and a sword. The boy was immediately accepted as the ruler of Japan, and his gifts became imperial treasures that represented his divine right to rule. The grandson married the goddess of Mt. Fuji, who bore him three sons. One of those sons was the historical first emperor of Japan. It became customary for royal families to claim some lineage to the gods. They used genealogy to prove that their ancestors were favored by the gods, and thus…

Many think the middle seat is the worst in flying especially long distance. It is worse than getting stuck in traffic on a highway and worse than going to the dentist to do a root canal. Well, you get the picture. But, there are some helpful surviving tips. Avoidance: Plan ahead and book your seat when you make a reservation for your flight. Some time you can contact the airline few days before the flight and see whether they have other seats available other than a middle seat. Also, you can upgrade to a higher class with additional payment or surrendering your frequent flyer miles. These are good ways to avoid the middle seat. Many can’t avoid middle seats in large planes especially those are flying long distances. One way…

Article written by Gear Up 4 Nature Experience all the best that Alaska has to offer when you go on Alaska boat rentals. When people visit the state, people will realize that they have so much beauty and greatness and they will know for yourself why it is such a grand American vacation destination. Explore and experience some of the favourite activities, adventures, museums, restaurants, cafes and all the hidden gems that Alaska is known for. Planning is very important also so making sure that reading up on all the places worth going is important to maximize the time spent there. The most important thing to remember is to take beautiful pictures as one looks at some of the most gorgeous views and beautiful landscapes of the great wonders that…

Written by Phineas Upham Every martial arts movie connoisseur knows the Once Upon a Time in China series. The trilogy, starring Jet Li as the Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung, is just one of many Chinese films released by the UK distribution house, Hong Kong Legends. Much of the story begins in 2004, when Contender Entertainment Group bought Medusa Communications, a company that included the Hong Kong Legends brand. Legends was started with the goal of reviving classic Chinese cinema. Legends had some of the biggest names in Hong Kong cinema working beneath it. The famous film critic Bey Logan worked with Legends, contributing important commentary to releases. Brian White was acting as brand manager, developing intriguing extras along with memorable DVD packaging. The two had the goal of restoring…

Written by Samuel Phineas Upham Ernest Shackleton was part of an exciting time in the world of exploration. Known as “The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration,” Shackleton was one of many brave men who attempted to cross the frigid arctic tundra in the name of exploration. He was part of Robert Falcon Scott’s “Discovery” expedition, but failed to complete it due to health setbacks. He was sent home, and vowed to make up for what he perceived to be a personal failure. He made a return to Antarctica in 1907, where he became the leader of the expedition Nimrod. The 97 mile expedition took Shackleton and his team deep into Southern Arctic territory. Roald Amundsen’s expedition had erased the prize of the South Pole, so Shackleton focused his attention instead…