[ad_1] The Colossus of Rhodes was a 107-meter statue of the sun god Helios built by Chares of Lindos to commemorate Rhodes’ victory over the Macedonians in 280 BC. It was built from smelted weapons and sat on a 50-foot marble pedestal. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World but […]
[ad_1] The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship to study at the University of Oxford, UK, created in 1902 by Cecil Rhodes to bring together the best minds from around the world. It is managed by the Rhodes Trust and awarded to approximately 90 applicants each year. Eligible applicants must be between 19 and 24 […]
