Agricultural History Of Peru

The history of agriculture in Peru dates back to several thousand years. One of the biggest landmarks in Peruvian agricultural history is the country’s contribution of the potato to the rest of the world. There are over 3,000 types of potatoes grown in Peru. Along with this vegetable, Peru has also contributed around hundred and twenty domesticated plants. Peru is also known for cotton and the Pima and the Tanguis produced here are among the world’s finest cotton. More...

History Of Stem Cell Research

Stem cells are to be found in all multi-cellular organisms. They are biological cells which are of two types - either embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells. These can be found in tissues and their importance lies in the fact that they can help the body repair and replenish lost tissue. Adult stem cells are present in the bone marrow, adipose (fat) tissue and the blood itself. One of the important sources of stem cells is the blood from the umbilical cord. Research into their use has grown in significance in the recent past for their medical and therapeutic properties. Research into stem cells can be dated back to the 1800s. More...

History Of Iran

Iran, once known as Persia has a rich history replete with influences from various foreign invasions and occupations. Persia has also been part of the history of the southwestern Iranian plateau and the area ranging from the River Danube to the River Indus and from the Caspian Sea to the Gulf of Oman. The Persian Empire finds its genesis in the Iron Age, and during this time, the country was a powerful nation and a force to reckon with. With every invasion and occupation from the Turks, Mongols, Greeks and Arabs Iran has “reinvented” itself with a stronger cultural and political identity. More...

The Walking Dead Tv Show Review

In world gone totally gruesome, 'The Walking Dead' is a horror TV series which starts with the premise that post apocalypse, the world is now full of walkers or zombies. The main protagonist of the series is Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln. Grimes comes awake after a long coma and finds the world inundated by zombies but sets off for a hunt for his family. More...