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About Artwork

Artwork is a commonly used term for an original, visual piece art completed by a skilled, schooled and observant artist. Artwork can encompass a physical thing as well as an abstract idea. Art historians and connoisseurs study art history, identify art pieces and analyze artwork in historical, socia

A Brief History Of Tire

The tire is assembled in a variety of vehicles or machinery grounded rolling annular elastic rubber products. Usually mounted on a metal rim, capable of supporting the vehicle body, and to buffer exte

Roman Exposure of Infants

Romans practiced various means of population control, including exposure of infants.

Pass Laws

What were the Pass Laws in Apartheid era South Africa?

What Is the Impressionist Style?

The Impressionist style of painting differs from traditional art in a number of key ways. It is less concerned with the fine detail of the picture and more concerned with the image that will be portrayed when it is viewed from a distance. An impressionist painting will try to capture a moment when p

Defending Canada: Governor Sir Guy Carleton

Sir Guy Carleton served as governor of Quebec and later governor-general of Canada. Guy Carleton was in office during the American Revolution and defended Canada from American attacks. In the war's later years, Guy Carleton served as commander-in-chief of British forces in North America.

Tigris

Facts and information on the Tigris River, one of the two main rivers of the ancient city Mesopotamia (modern Iraq).

First Indochina War: Battle of Dien Bien Phu

The Battle of Dien Bien Phu began March 13, 1954, and was the decisive engagement of the French war in Indochina. Building a base at Dien Bien Phu in the Vietnamese highlands, the French were soon besieged by Viet Minh forces. In a two-month battle, the Vietnamese forced the Dien Bien Phu garrison t

Who is David Ruggles?

David Ruggles was a prominent African-American abolitionist based out of New York City. Ruggles was the first African-American to own a bookstore.

Thanksgiving

Learn all about the American myths and realities of the celebration of Thanksgiving.

Have John the Baptist's Bones Been Found?

Relics of saints and sanctuaries have played major roles for two millennia in making New Testament history concrete to generations of believers. This role continues through one of the most exciting finds of recent years – the August, 2010 discovery of a tooth, parts of a cranium and an arm bone purp