The Greek Philosophers
The names of the three most important Greek philosophers, in order of their dates of birth and also their influence, are:
Socrates (469-399 BC)
Plato (c. 429-c. 347 BC)
Aristotle (384-322 BC)
Socrates taught Plato, and Plato taught Aristotle. Together they created the foundations of Western philosophy. Use your visual memory and imagine them meditating in a health SPA. Or think of the phrase: Smart People of Athens.
Roman Emperors
After Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman who became dictator of the Roman Empire before his assassination in 44 BC, the first five emperors of Rome were all Caesars. The first emperor was Julius Caesar’s adopted son (and great-nephew), Augustus, who handed down the title to his son-in-law Tiberius. From Augustus to Nero, Caesar’s descendants, by adoption, marriage, or birth, all inherited the family name:
Augustus (31 BC-AD 14)
Tiberius (AD 14-37)
Caligula (AD 37-41)
Claudius (AD 41-54)
Nero (AD 54-68)
Here’s a phrase to help remember the names by which they were most commonly known:
Another Tom Cat Caught Napping.
The next six Roman emperors after Nero are Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus, Domitian:
At The Cat Club Never Give Out Violent Vermin To Dogs
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The seven wonders of the ancient world were chronicled in the second century B.C., but a list has been discovered in The Histories of Herodotus in the fifth century B.C. The final list of amazing monuments to religion, mythology, and art was compiled in the Middle Ages.
1. Statue of Zeus at Olympia
2. Lighthouse (Pharos) of Alexandria
3. Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
4. Pyramids of Egypt
5. Hanging Gardens of Babylon
6. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
7. Colossus of Rhodes
This mnemonic phrase has proved useful in remembering the seven wonders:
Seems Like Mata Hari Picked Her Targets Carefully.
Mythological Matters
Mnemosyne is the Greek goddess of memory, daughter of Gaia and Uranus. She lay with Zeus for nine nights and gave birth to the nine Muses: Calliope, Euterpe, Clio, Erato, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, and Urania.
Carol Eats Crunchy Eggs, Mashed Potatoes, Then Throws Up.
Clarrissa Eats Candy Every Morning, Politely Taking Turns.
In classical art, the Muses are represented by emblems, or mnemonic symbols, of which the masks of comedy and tragedy are probably the most familiar.
Name — Association — Mnemonic symbol
Calliope — Chief of the muses and muse of epic poetry – writing tablet
Euterpe — Muse of music — flute
Clio — Muse of history — scroll and books
Erato — Muse of love poetry — lyre and crown of roses
Melpomene — Muse of tragedy — tragic mask
Polyhymnia — Muse of sacred poetry — pensive expression
Terpsichore — Muse of dance — dancing with a lyre
Thalia – Muse of comedy — comic mask
Urania — Muse of astronomy – staff and celestial globe
Joan of Arc
Also known as the Maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc (c. 1412-1431) a French national heroine, claimed that it was God’s mission for her to reclaim her homeland from English domination toward the end of the Hundred Years War. She triumphed at the Siege of Orléans in 1429, which led to Charles VII’s coronation at Reims, but was later captured at a skirmish near Compiègne. The English regent John of Lancaster, first Duke of Bedford, had her burned at the stake at Rouen when she was only 19. She was canonized in 1920.
This mnemonic phrase describes the short life of Joan of Arc:
ORLEANS CAMPAIGN RUIN
Orleans — victory — 1429
Compiegne — capture — 1430
Rouen – trial and death — 1431
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Henry VIII (1491-1547) married six times in a quest to have a son and heir. His decision to divorce his first wife and remarry was the root of the split of the Roman Catholic Church, the dissolution of the monasteries, and the formation of the Church of England. The following is a list of Henry’s wives in order of marriage dates from first to last:
1510 — Catherine of Aragon (mother of Mary I)
1533 — Anne Boleyn (mother of Elizabeth I)
1536 — Jane Seymour (mother of Edward VI)
1540 — Anne of Cleves
1540 — Catherine Howard
1543 — Catherine Parr
Use this rhythmic couplet to remember their first names:
Kate & Anne & Jane & Anne & Kate again & again!
Using the initial letters of their surnames gives the phrase:
All Boys Should Come Home, Please.
The following memorable rhyme reveals the ultimate fate of these six women:
Divorced, beheaded, died,
Divorced, beheaded, survived.
The above excerpt is a digitally scanned reproduction of text from print. Although this excerpt has been proofread, occasional errors may appear due to the scanning process. Please refer to the finished book for accuracy.
The above is an excerpt from the book i before e (except after c): old-school ways to remember stuff
by Judy Parkinson
Published by The Reader’s Digest Association Inc.; April 2008;$14.95US; 978-0-7621-0917-3
A Reader’s Digest book published in association with Michael O’Mara Books Limited. Copyright © Michael O’Mara Books Limited 2008.
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I know it might be an odd question but I have to ask. Should kids wear watches? Different people that come from different backgrounds may have different answers. Watches, since their first introduction, have been defined as necessity of time devices and ornaments of trend and fashion. My point that kids should wear watches are based on the three aspects listed bellow.
Watches help kids to form a good habit. One of the most valued characters that can determine a person’s credibility, personal influence is his promise keeping ability. And that character is especially reflected in the practice of keeping his time. A watch perfectly helps this by reminding its wearer the time at the ease of a simple glance. Keeping a wrist watch, one could probably never miss meetings or some other important arrangements. Human are the creature of habits. To form a good time keeping habit, one need to establish the principle from his childhood. I think put a watch around a kid’s wrist is a not a bad idea to do. A watch serves not only mere time device but also a symbol of mindset to keep his time.
Watches help parents save money and concerns otherwise they will receive big figures phone bills and other issues caused. Years ago, few people had cell phone. Today, walk outside and it seems like everyone has a cell phone glued to their ears – including elementary school kids. Are this all right? I mean give such a sophisticate device to a 10 years old or even less is really reasonable? Apart from the phone abuse or lost issue, the physical hurt of the early use of cell phone to a child has been reported. Cell phone causes eye pain, poor eye sight and sleeplessness. Many children stay too late with their cell, just text or talk with friends through their cell. Other potential danger is still uncertain but surely it exist. I know the parental concerns of safety. Their primary purposes of giving their kids a cell are keeping them in touch when needed and calling emergencies. But we can not rely on a cell and think nothing will happen to them and children also need independence to grow. From my part, cell phones should not give to kids until they can use them and understand well why they get them. As to the fact of many parents choose cells as the presents to their kids, my advice is save your money and the troubles by giving a watch instead!
A watch reflects history, fashion and the characters of its wearer. Each type of watch has hundreds years of history, and own a watch means own a piece of history. Tell your kids the history and culture behind the watch when you give them one. Watch represent fashion. Watches have been marketed as a trendy accessory or a gadget in a variety of designs and colors. Though trend has nothing to do with kids, but they will find ones they like. Also a watch can reflect the characters of its wearer. Choose a watch has the proper type and style to your kids helps mode healthy and positive characters.
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