The Sumerians also seem to have invented the concept of siege warfare and, perhaps, even the `scorched earthâ tactic used effectively in military engagements ever since. What this means to an individual in the present is that, every day, one is making use of some aspect of Sumerian invention.
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : The 'Model Millionaires' : The Nortons rode the computer revolution to a state of financial bliss. Then they decided it was time to play--with their kids, art and charities. It is a rare quiet day at the Santa Monica villa of computer software king Peter Norton and his wife, Eileen.
Edward Harrison Norton is an American actor and filmmaker. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards for his work in the films Primal Fear, American History X and Birdman. He also starred in other roles, such as The People vs. Larry Flynt, Fight Club, Red Dragon, 25th Hour, Kingdom of Heaven, The Illusionist, Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel. He has also directed and co-written films, including his directorial debut, Keeping the Faith. He has done uncredited work on several scr