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"Mysteries of Eleusis"
Review of Doody's Mysteries of Eleusis, a work historical fiction featuring Aristotle as a detective.
View of the Earth Rising Over the Moon's Horizon
A picture of the view of the Earth rising over the Moon's horizon, taken from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Ships, Champagne, and Superstition
The tradition of christening news ships by breaking a bottle of champagne against the bow developed in the 19th century. By the late 1800s, ship christenings were elaborate public events, attended by many thousands. It was considered extremely important that the champagne bottle break on the first a
The History of Art Nouveau Architecture
Rebellion against the rigidly formal classical approaches of art by European artists and architects resulted in a movement known as Art Nouveau, which means "new art." Introduced in France in the mid-1800s, it was characterized by stunning architectural structures. The Hotel Tassel in Brussels by a
10 Essential Facts About John Quincy Adams
The sixth US president was the son of the second, and, after his presidency, both served in Congress and defended slave mutineers on the ship Amistad.
How to Write a Thesis Based on Norman Rockwell's Life
Artist Norman Rockwell gave millions of Americans a quaint, idyllic, often humorous look at American life according to a distinctive point-of-view. His work appeared regularly on the covers of the "Saturday Evening Post," "Life" magazine and "Literary Digest." The wide reach of his influence lives
Leadership & Karbala
These beautiful words of inspiration is dedicated to my father Abass Nadeem, who taught me that thebest kind of knowledge to have is that which is learned for its own sake. It is also dedicated to mym
Williamite War in Ireland: Battle of the Boyne
Williamite and Jacobite forces clashed at the Battle of the Boyne on July 12, 1690. Led by William III, the Williamite forces decisively defeated James II, forcing him to flee back to France. The defeat at the Boyne ended James' attempted to reclaim his throne.
The Ancient Origins of the Swastika
Read about the possible origins of an ancient symbol, the swastika.
15 Quotes from Anne Frank
Fifteen quote by Anne Frank from her famous Diary of a Young Girl, including quotes about her mother, nature, happiness, ideals, and paths in life.
McAuliffe Tasting Space Food
A picture of Christa McAuliffe testing space food for the first time at the Johnson Space Center.
Samurai Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune fighting, c. 1818-1820
Woodcut print of Japanese samurai Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune fighting 1810-1820
What Is a Qilin?
Glossary description of the qilin or Chinese unicorn from your About.com Guide to Asian History.
Quotes from Lyndon B. Johnson
Check out these quotes from Lyndon B. Johnson, the thirty-sixth president of the United States.