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After Effects of Cubism

In the early 1900s, artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Bracque developed a new avant-garde style of modern art called "Cubism." Cubism eschewed realism and sought to depict subjects in a far more abstract manner in an attempt to redefine the Classical concept of beauty. Although the Cubist movement w

American Civil War: Battle of Olustee

The Battle of Olustee was fought February 20, 1864, during the American Civil War. Advancing from Jacksonville, FL, Brigadier General Truman Seymour engaged Confederate forces near Olustee. In the resulting Battle of Olustee his men were pushed back and forced to retreat back to Jacksonville.

The Goddess Athena Helps Hercules

The Greek goddess Athena helped many of the ancient heroes, including Hercules (aka Herakles or Heracles) in three of his labors and in Hercules' madness.

World War II: Douglas TBD Devastator

The Douglas TBD Devastator was a torpedo bomber used by the US Navy during the early days of World War II. The TBD Devastator was in service at the start of the war and took part in the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway before being replaced by the TBF Avenger.

Phrixus

Phrixus was a son of Athamas and Nephele. Phrixus escaped his stepmother Ino, with his sister Helle on a golden fleeced ram. Helle drowned but Phrixus made it to Colchis.

Prosody

Definition of the term Prosody from poetic study of meters.

Public Art Information

Public art refers to any work of art created specifically for display in a public place. Public art can enhance the experience of a city or community in many ways. According to PBS.org, public artworks can also raise controversial questions regarding the use of federal or local government funds for

Wars

Learn about the major wars that occurred in American History.

Ahmed Messali Hadj

Messali Hadj was a nationalist leader in Algeria, founder of three political movements, and opposed the violent extremism of the FLN.