When the Romans in the last age of the republic came into immediate contact with Iran as a consequence of the occupation of Syria, they found in existence the Persian empire regenerated by the Parthians. Theodor Mommsen ageconsequencecontact share on social
At the age of nine, I simultaneously fell in love with two Dutch sisters because they seemed so beautifully strange, and their clothes were mysterious and alluring - added to which, they could not speak a word of English. More than anything, I wanted to connect with them and embark on a vast journey of exploration. Michael Leunig addageallure share on social
My mother worked in the old Minsky's troupe, which toured the country in the golden age of burlesque theatre. Seymour Cassel ageburlesquecountry Change image and share on social
The YA category is an entirely new one, and seems to have more to do with readability than with age group or theme. The adult YA readers I know do actually consistently say that they are looking for an easy read, a fun read, an unchallenging read. Russell Smith adultagecategory share on social
In a spiritually sensitive culture, then, it might well be that age is something to be admired or envied. Rowan Williams admireageculture Change image and share on social
I don't know whether it is important to study science at a young age, though current thinking emphasises the need. Robert Winston agecurrentemphasise Change image and share on social
We must all rise to the challenge to demonstrate that security and prosperity in the Internet age are not only compatible with liberty, they ultimately depend on it. Rebecca MacKinnon agechallengecompatible Change image and share on social
I started singing at age three - I opened my mouth some time, singing along to the radio, and my parents were like, 'Wow! You have a really great voice!' Rain Phoenix agegreatmouth Change image and share on social
For students today, only 10 percent of children from working-class families graduate from college by the age of 24 as compared to 58 percent of upper-middle-class and wealthy families. Patrick J. Kennedy agechildclass Change image and share on social
I think we live in an age of increasing mediocrity. Dick Cavett ageincreaselive Change image and share on social