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Cleopatra's Sisters are the Stars in New Novel

Debut novelist Emily Holleman brings to life Cleopatra's two little-known sisters, Berenice and Arsinoe, in her new book, Cleopatra's Shadows (October 2016, Little, Brown).

Making History: The Battle of the Coral Sea

The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought May 4-8, 1942, and was a strategic victory for the Allies. In the first naval battle fought entirely with aircraft, Allied naval forces were able to block a Japanese drive through the Coral Sea to Port Moresby. When the Battle of the Coral Sea ended, the Japane

The Adam and His Two Sons-Early Age

This article is about the early life of Adam A.S and Eve. You will learn about the birth of the four children of the father of humanity.

St. Margaret's Chapel

One of the enduring symbols of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle dominates the landscape of the city. Occupied since the mid-2nd century, the Castle Rock and Edinburgh Castle have served as a fortress, palace, and a prison. Edinburgh Castle has evolved over the centuries and now serves as museum, ceremonia

American Flag History

History of the American Flag. Learn about American flag history from 1777 to the present.

Yugoslavia:

In 600 BC the Greek set trading posts in the east of the Adriatic coast, over time they founded new colonies and influenced the native tribes. In 3 BC Rome conquered the western part of the Adriatic c

Description of Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco was an important artistic genre that included furniture design. It modernized many themes and artistic styles from past art. It contains influences from the Egyptians, Mayans, Greeks, Romans, and Far and Middle Greece. Designs from nature and automobiles are indicative of Art Deco, accordin

The history of the Etruscans

The first evidence of Etruscan inscriptions dates to about 750 BCE, and use a script which was based on the early Euboean alphabet, learned from the Greeks at Cumae.

Who Was Truman Capote?

Short, with a soft voice, and homosexual, Truman Capote was not easy to forget. In the limelight as much for being the author of Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood as his lively personality, Truman Capote was a very popular celebrity in his lifetime.

Dionysus

Fast facts about the Olympian god Dionysus.

Who is "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement?"

Septima Poinsette Clark was an educator and civil rights activist. As director of citizenship schools help spur the Montgomery Bus Boycott and voter registration drive.

Differences between Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian

Art Deco, Art Nouveau and artistic work produced during the Edwardian and Victorian Eras can be found in architecture, paintings, home decor and crafts. Each has their own distinctive style, which varies from the colors utilized to the overall theme to the line formations. While they may have some o