1 Kings 9:14 (RSV) Hiram had sent to the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold. 1 Kings 10:10-11 Then she gave the king a hundred and twenty talents Many critics have stated that Solomon's wealth was "impossible". Analogies to other rich monarchs in ancient times, however, show that it was completely possible.
A dog’s reported fatal stabbing and choking incited calls for stricter animal cruelty punishments in one state. Demand leaders listen to these public outcries for justice.
On January 22, 2023, over 1.6 billion people of Asian descent worldwide will celebrate the first day of the Chinese, or Lunar New Year. In China, the festivities last for two weeks and include many fun customs and traditions. Millions of city dwellers head home to spend the important festival with friends and family. The spring travel rush, or Chunyun, results in the world’s largest seasonal human migration.
Highbrow Magazine Contributing Writer Barbara Noe Kennedy is an award-winning writer and editor, who specializes in travel writing. She worked for more than 20 years for the National Geographic Book Division, and she has also written for the Washington Post, National Geographic Traveler, the Los Angeles Times, and Fodor's in addition to penning a few books. She is a recent