This is a statue of the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. The month of July used to be called Quintilis until he changed it to July, after his family name (Julius).Jule Berlin/ShutterstockCurious Kids is a series for children. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au You might also like...
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Swamp foxtail (Cenchrus purpurascens) is a delightful grass that forms a neat tussock up to a metre tall with a distinctive fluffy...
Casual academics provide flexibility for universities at a time when student numbers are uncertain.from shutterstock.comMore Australian universities are relying on casual academics to teach their students. It’s difficult to estimate the exact proportion of academic staff on casual contracts, but reports suggest up to 80% of undergraduate...
This year's Stella Prize shortlist is difficult to sum up or pin down - but the experiences of young people are a recurring theme.Stella Prize/The ConversationYoung people – how they think and feel, how institutions (families, schools, clinics, courts) fail them – are a recurring theme in the books shortlisted for the 2019 Stella...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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