Articles related to "Rudyard Kipling"



Classic Authors: Rudyard Kipling
A brief biography of Rudyard Kipling.
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Fuzzy-Wuzzy
Made famous by Rudyard Kipling's poem, fuzzy-wuzzy, the Beja Warriors came from an ancient people and were one of Britain's most fearsome colonial enemies.
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Kipling's Tomlinson
Rudyard Kipling's poem, "Tomlinson," dramatizes the biblical concept of Karma, the principle that humans reap what they sow.
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The Old National Road, Pt. 2
Hoosier Hannah continues on her travels down the Old National Road to Greenfield, birthplace of James Whitcomb Riley, one of America's great poets.
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Jungle Book Platinum Edition
It's the bare necessities, Mother Nature's recipes as The Jungle Book gets the Platinum Edition treatment October 2nd. And check out the "tentative" cover art.
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Just So Stories
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
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Kipling's The Female of the Species
Rudyard Kipling's poem dramatizes the notion that females in all species, often thought to be demure and soft, are actually more iron-willed than their counterpart.
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La Vida Victorian
What do wassailing, a mongoose, tea parties, and the Salvation Army have in common? Your students will enjoy finding out through these tips for bringing the rich Victorian era into your classroom. Pick and choose from the many activities listed to enrich a British literature class or a history class's venture into Victorian England. <i> Article features links to specific sites for online texts, social customs, Queen Victoria, and other historical research. </i>
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The Empire and the Poets
Rudyard Kipling wrote poems and stories in praise of the British Empire and ridiculing native Indians. Rabindranath Tagore detested the empire. Both won the Nobel Prize.
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The Jungle Book 2 Special Edition
Check out the specs for Disney Home Video's The Jungle Book 2 Special Edition. The DVD hits shelves June 17th.
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Doris May Lessing
Doris May Lessing, winner of almost every literary prize, has now completed the set with the award of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Feral Children - Reality or Myth?
The Mowgli Syndrome is the current term some mental health professionals use for this phenomenon, a subject of ancient and contemporary writers. Fact or fiction?
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H-N Essential 1700s and 1800s British Literature
Continuing the guide to the "musts" of the poetry, prose, and plays of eighteenth and nineteenth century British writers and their works...
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January Highlights: Commemorative Stamps, Sales, Tate London
It's Sales time in London! The annual stampede is on for bargains at big stores like Harrods and Selfridges, fashion shops of Bond Street. Travelsleuth looks at Royal Britain in January, the London International Boat Show at Earls Court, the controversial Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate London and a new set of Royal Mail commemorative stamps . <B>Updated 9 January.</B>
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Raffles Hotel Singapore
Raffles Hotel Singapore has been listed in the influential Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List 2007.
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The Queen's Sandringham Christmas and Her Message
The Queen's Christmas message; a 69 year old tradition. Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces its history and looks at Sandringham House, the Royal winter retreat where The Queen will enjoy the festivities of The Twelve Days of Christmas with her family.
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Travelsleuth's Diary: December Highlights
The Travelsleuth's eclectic and constantly updated monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England. This month: Christmas Festivals. <B>Updated 11 December: Court Circular.</B>
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Visit Rottingdean in England
Situated five miles east of Brighton on England's South Coast, the picturesque village of Rottingdean was home to one of England's most loved poets, Rudyard Kipling.
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Washington State 100 Years Ago
I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then.
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Nostalgic for Empire
Former Presidential candidate Pat Buchanan has a new book out which argues that both world wars were unnecessary, and that the empires of Europe could still reign supreme
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A Profile of England
England is one of the countries that form the United Kingdom, sharing borders with Wales and Scotland. The capital city of England is London.
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Anna and the King of Siam
One of the most controversial books on eastern culture by western writers is Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon.
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Essay Testing in High School History Classes
History teaching is more than a mass of facts, names, and dates so why do teachers utilize objective assessments instead of concept based testing methodologies?
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Scottish Irn-Bru: Medicinal Soft Drink
It's bright orange, sickly sweet and proving so popular it's set to rival whisky as Scotland's most famous drink. It's no wonder Scots call Irn-Bru phenomenal.
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Singapore Sling Cocktail - Raffles Hotel Recipe
The Singapore Sling, perhaps the world's most famous cocktail recipe, was invented by a Raffles Hotel barman. Make an authentic replica at home with eight ingredients.
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Toronto Fringe Festival Pre-Picks
If you head out to the Toronto Fringe Festival, beginning this coming Wednesday, July 4th, you'll need some help deciding what shows to see and what shows to avoid.
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A Day Trip in Singapore
Singapore is a popular stopover destination for many travellers, but it is possible to do some Singapore sightseeing in just a few hours. Here's what to see in a day.
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A-G Essential 1700s and 1800s British Literature
The ABCs of poetry, prose, and plays of influential eighteenth and nineteenth century writers and their works...
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Albert Camus Biography
Brief biography of Albert Camus, influential French thinker of the 20th century.
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All Pray to One God
Eastern religions believe that all pray to the same God. Westerners don't understand this, and as a result, peace is incomprehensible.
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Animal Fantasy
This week's articles covers the Fantasy subgenre of Animal Fantasy.

Classic Books for Children Online
A handy guide to accessing free full text classic books for children online.
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Creating a Travel Book Club
Travel book clubs are a great way for those who love adventure, culture, and new worlds to travel without taking time off from work, spending a lot of money, or packing.
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Eliza Gilkyson
Famed folk singer Eliza Gilkyson discusses her father, Hollywood song man Terry Gilkyson
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History of the Domestic Dog and Gray Wolf
The origins of canine biology has been long debated, although all agree that the history of dog, a member of the Canidae family, and man goes back a long way.
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How To Improve Long-Term Memory
Two psychologists discovered how spacing study sessions improves memory.
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John Buchan a Scottish Writer
The Thirty Nine Steps was subsequently made into a movie,one of the best Alfred Hitchcock films.
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Kipling’s 'Helen All Alone'
The speaker in the Kipling's "Helen All Alone" is addressing the issue of temptation, and he professes relief at the end that he did not give in to it.
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Luxury Hotels in Central London - Brown's Hotel
Situated in Mayfair, Central London, Brown's Hotel has a reputation for quintessentially English elegance. It also has a long list of distinguished and famous guests.
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New Zealand Tourism: South Island
The South Island of New Zealand is a unique landscape of mountains, valleys, forests and fiordlands. Find the best places to vacation in the stunning South Island.
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No Writer Escapes Rejection
Got a rejection letter? Instead of hanging that head low, lift it up high. Now, you're part of an elite club of famous writers who went through the exact same thing.
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Pack Populations Grow and So Does the Debate
Wolves are stirring up debate in Yellowstone National Park.
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Sir Stamford Raffles, Ideal British Imperialist
This British administrator founded Singapore, conserved Melaka, and administered Java with foresight and tolerance. There was reciprocal love between ruler and ruled.
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Teaching Thai Students - The Ten Commandments II
Part 2 of a series on important things to remember when teaching Thai students in Thailand.
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The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part IV
Conclusion of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
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The Janeites
Who are the Janeites? This article talks about the origins of the term and what the Janeites do.
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The Next Afghan War
A short discussion on the future potential of US military involvement in a war in Afghanistan.
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The Second Anglo Boer War
The Anglo Boer War (sometimes known as the South African War) was fought between the Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and Transvaal and the British Empire.
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Vampire Horror Film History
This is the first of three articles examining the history of Vampire films. First is a look at the basis of vampire mythology and the archetypes they created.
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A Brief History of Thyme
Learn about the history and mythology of thyme, an herb humans have been using for thousands of years.
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