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The Unsolved Mystery of the Kailasa Temple's Vertical Rock-Cut Architecture"
The Kailasa Temple, located in the Ellora caves of Maharashtra, India, is a stunning architectural marvel that has left historians and archaeologists baffled for centuries. Built during the reign of the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8th century, the temple is considered one of the finest examples of rock-cut architecture in India. However, what sets the Kailasa Temple apart from other rock-cut temples is its unique vertical excavation, which has left experts scratching their heads for centuries.
By Paul Andrew3 years ago in Geeks
Cell Phones Throughout the Years
For todays post, I thought it might be fun to turn back the clock a bit and lok at the history of Cell phones throughout the years, just to see how far we've come as a human race. I got really jazzed looking into this and I hope you will too!
By Joe the Tech Guy3 years ago in Geeks
Unleashing the Power of the Atom: The Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project
Who is Oppenheimer? You would have come across this name in the recent past. Thanks to Christopher Nolan, who is now making a film about this mastermind scientist. We will get a deep dive into the real history. J. Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He is best known for his role as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, a top-secret research project during World War II that aimed to develop the first nuclear weapons. Oppenheimer was responsible for overseeing the scientific research and development of the atomic bomb, and his leadership and expertise played a crucial role in the project's success. He is often referred to as the "father of the atomic bomb" for his contributions to this historic achievement.
By InMyOpinion3 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: Brave New Town Review
One of the most arresting elements of the Eighth Doctor Adventures was its ability to bring new life to old Doctor Who monsters. Across four seasons, the production team brought back the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Zygons, Morbius, the Krynoids, the Wirrn, the Metebelis Spiders, the Monk and the Ice Warriors to face the Doctor and Lucie. However, one of the most interesting - and, potentially, daring - old foes to come back were the Autons, in 2008's "Brave New World". Being mostly silent automatons of the Nestene Consciousness may not make them an obvious choice to bring back on audio, so it makes what writer Jonathan Clements does with them here even more interesting. And, as a result, this becomes one of the most novel Eighth Doctor Adventures, despite its use of a traditional element in its storytelling. It really pushes how far you can take the Autons, as well as telling a genuinely intriguing mystery story into the bargain. It all adds up to one of the stronger instalments of one of the most well-regarded series from Big Finish.
By Joseph A. Morrison3 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Cartoons Of All Time
The Simpsons: The Simpsons is an animated sitcom that has been on the air since 1989. It is created by Matt Groening and produced by the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and follows the lives of the Simpson family, consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is known for its satire of American culture, society, and television, as well as its colorful and diverse cast of characters. Over the years, The Simpsons has become a cultural phenomenon, with merchandise, a feature film, and a theme park ride all bearing the show's name. The Simpsons is also known for its celebrity guest appearances, often featuring famous actors, musicians, and other public figures. Tom and Jerry: Tom and Jerry is a classic animated series featuring the endless pursuit between a house cat (Tom) and a mouse (Jerry). Created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the show is known for its slapstick humor and iconic chase scenes. The series has won multiple Academy Awards and has been broadcasted in many countries. The show's popularity has led to various spin-offs, merchandise, and feature films. SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob SquarePants is an animated series that first premiered in 1999. The show is created by animator and marine biologist, Stephen Hillenburg, and is produced by Nickelodeon. The show follows the adventures of the title character, SpongeBob, and his friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The show is known for its absurd humor and memorable characters such as Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, and Sandy Cheeks. SpongeBob SquarePants has become a cultural phenomenon, with merchandise, a feature film, and a Broadway musical all bearing the show's name. Looney Tunes: Looney Tunes is a classic animated series that features a wide variety of characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety Bird. Created in 1930 by Warner Bros, the show is known for its slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and iconic cartoon characters. The series has won multiple Academy Awards and has been broadcasted in many countries. The show's popularity has led to various spin-offs, merchandise, and feature films. Mickey Mouse: Mickey Mouse is the first cartoon character that became the symbol of Walt Disney Company. This series features the adventures of Mickey Mouse and his friends such as Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. It's a classic cartoon series which first premiered in 1928. The character of Mickey Mouse has become an icon in popular culture, and the Walt Disney Company has used the character as the basis for its theme parks, merchandise, and other media. South Park: South Park is an adult-oriented animated series that first premiered in 1997. The show is created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and is produced by Comedy Central. The show follows the lives of four boys, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny, in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado. The show is known for its crude humor, dark satire, and controversial subject matter. Despite this, the show has been critically acclaimed and has won multiple awards. Futurama: Futurama is an animated series that first premiered in 1999. The show is created by Matt Groening and produced by 20th Century Fox. The show is set in the 31st century, following the adventures of a delivery boy named Fry, who is cryogenically frozen and wakes up 1000 years in the future. The show is known for its sharp wit, complex science fiction concepts, and colorful cast of characters. The show has won multiple awards and has been critically acclaimed, and has a dedicated fanbase. The show was cancelled after its initial run, but was later brought back for several more seasons and a feature film. Family Guy: Family Guy is an adult-oriented animated series that first premiered in 1999. The show is created by Seth MacFarlane and is produced by Fox Broadcasting Company. The show follows the lives of the Griffin family, consisting of Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, and Stewie. The show is known for its cutaway gags, pop culture references, and controversial subject matter. The show has been critically acclaimed and has won multiple awards. The show has also been the source of much controversy, with some criticizing its use of offensive humor and others praising its wit and satire. Peanuts: Peanuts is a classic comic strip and animated series created by Charles M. Schulz. The series features a cast of lovable characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. The show is known for its humor, heartwarming moments, and relatable themes. Peanuts has been running since 1950 and has since become one of the most popular and beloved comic strips of all time. The series has also been adapted into multiple animated specials, feature films, and stage productions. The Flintstones: The Flintstones is a classic animated series that is set in the prehistoric town of Bedrock and follows the lives of the Flintstone family and their neighbors, the Rubbles. The show is created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and is produced by the Hanna-Barbera studio. The show is known for its prehistoric setting, slapstick humor, and relatable themes. The series was the first prime-time animated television series and was on air from 1960 to 1966. The show's popularity has led to various spin-offs, merchandise, and feature films.
By Financial Independents3 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: The Wrong Doctors Review
One of the greatest innovations Big Finish have made to Doctor Who has been the rehabilitation of Colin Baker's Sixth Doctor. When Big Finish began back in 1999, Baker was a lot of people's least favourite Doctor: his era wasn't well regarded by many fans, and the abrasive nature of Colin's Doctor didn't earn him many fans. However, when Big Finish started working with Colin, things rapidly changed. Gone was the combative, brash, arrogant Sixth Doctor: he was replaced with a more mellow and likeable character. He still had the same level of fierce intelligence and an ability to get off on the wrong foot with people, but he was now much more tactful and much less arrogant. As such, he very quickly became one of the most popular audio Doctors, with his stories often gaining critical acclaim for being some of the best Doctor Who around. So, it was perhaps only natural that, in time, Big Finish would want to bring together the two different versions of the Sixth Doctor into one story; one that would compare and contrast the two in a way that had never been attempted before in Doctor Who history. After all, we'd had multi Doctor stories before, but very rarely does the show ever do a multi Doctor story with two versions of the same Doctor. It's still quite a novel concept, and I think "The Wrong Doctors" might be the best execution of it. As well as comparing and contrasting the two Doctors, it's a great story that pays tribute as well to Bonnie Langford's Mel, and one of the most notable audio Sixth Doctor companions, Evelyn Smythe. In many ways, it works as a tribute to a whole era of Doctor Who, as well as being a great story in its own right.
By Joseph A. Morrison3 years ago in Geeks
