Philip Luo
Since ancient times, cultures around the world have made and performed with puppets. These puppets express the ideas and beliefs of human societies through stories. Puppets are inanimate objects that, when controlled correctly, appear to come to life. The puppeteer’s role is to bring these forms to life. Join us as we explore the world … Read more
Today, we are travelling south to Antarctica, one of the coldest, windiest and least populated places in the world. The word ‘Antarctica’ comes from a Greek root meaning ‘opposite to the north’. This vast continent, located at the South Pole, covers an area of approximately fourteen million square kilometres. Around ninety-eight per cent of this … Read more
It was 1933. Just six years earlier, Charles Lindbergh had become world-famous as the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Now, a young pilot was attempting to fly across Russia. He had left Moscow several hours earlier. All he could hear was the sound of the engine powering his plane. Hour after … Read more
Today, we will be talking about one of the most famous national parks in the United States. It is located high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the western state of California. It is one of the most beautiful places in the country. It is called Yosemite. Yosemite National Park is a place of extremes. … Read more
Today, we are going to tell you about an American farmer and the unusual device he developed. People around the world have been buying his invention for nearly twenty years. Blake Whisenant and his family are farmers. They live in Florida, USA. For almost a century, the Whisenant family has grown fruit and vegetables and … Read more
The Japanese call them ‘harbor waves’. ‘Tsunami’ is a two-character Japanese word. ‘Tsu’ means ‘harbour’ and ‘nami’ means ‘wave’. Tsunamis occur after an earthquake strikes near or under the ocean. The earthquake displaces a large amount of water in the ocean. The waves then rush inland quickly and powerfully, causing death and destruction. According to … Read more
Poliomyelitis is not going away. Sometimes, it seems as though the disease is close to disappearing. Then new cases appear. However, American businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates remains convinced that wild polio can be eradicated. For more than twenty years, money from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has helped finance efforts against polio. The … Read more
Sports have long been a part of popular culture. In the United States, some athletes enjoy the same level of fame as movie stars or rock musicians. Their lives are not only covered by the news media, but also featured in films and literature. Sports have even found their way into everyday expressions. One example … Read more
Epilepsy is not well understood by many people. Medical experts are working to improve their understanding of the disorder and enhance the quality of life for those who suffer from it. Early last year, the sixteen-year-old son of actor John Travolta died suddenly during a family holiday in the Bahamas. Jett Travolta reportedly had a … Read more
Tornadoes have been observed in many parts of the world. However, they are most frequently found in the United States. Tornado season has now begun in the United States. More than sixty tornadoes were reported in the south-east of the country during the last weekend in April. One tornado measuring over a kilometre wide hit … Read more