Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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An Amazing World of Marine Animals
Aqua Planet Jeju is home to around 48,000 animals on Jeju Island in Korea. The aquarium has displays from the world’s five oceans—Arctic, Antarctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian. It is known as an “amusement theme park.” Not only do sea creatures entertain visitors, but there are also synchronized swimming performances.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander
Take a Trip to Ancient Mesopotamia
Mesopotamian architecture is part of the structures that were once in the historic region of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Mesopotamia lasted from around the 10th millennium BC to the 6th century BC. It was called the Cradle of Civilization, and the first permanent structures on Earth were built here around 12,000 years ago. Among the structures built here were temples, forts, tombs, and palaces. The most popular city was Babylon.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in History
Impressive Artwork Jacques Louis David
Artist Jacques Louis David was among the leading neoclassical painters of his time. His initial mentor was Francois Boucher, who was the court painter of Louis XV and a leading Rococo artist. This French artist joined the revolutionaries and supported Napoleon Bonaparte, eventually becoming his painter.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Art
Impressive European Statues
Angry Boy, in Oslo, Norway, is located in Vigeland Sculpture Park. It’s the creation of the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. This sculpture stands out among others, depicting a young boy in distress, capturing the intensity of his emotions as he throws a tantrum. He is frozen in motion with one foot lifted and his fists clenched and appears in an intense moment of rage.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Art
Hot Dogs Across the U.S.A.
I got curious as to how hot dogs vary between the states. See, originally I’m from New York City, and I used to eat tons of hot dogs from the street vendors, so I know it gets to be a habit. Anyway, I let my fingers do a little walking, and here is a rundown on hot dogs per state.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Feast
Where the Wild Animals Roam
The U.S. National Wildlife Refuge system is known for protecting millions of acres of land and water habitats from coast to coast. There are 571 refuges in the system. They protect 220 mammal species, 700 bird species, more than 1,000 fish species, and 250 reptile and amphibian species.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Earth
Amazing Artwork by Thomas Gainsborough
English Rococo artist Thomas Gainsborough was among the greatest English artists in history. He was known for painting impressive portraits of upper-class individuals. During the Rococo period the artist painted frivolous artworks with a light palette and easy brushstrokes. He was a pioneering landscape artist and was a founding member of the Royal Academy in London.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Art
