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05th October 2009
The role of the Universe in Keeping Time
Methods of keeping track of time date back to ancient days, but it wasn’t until the 19th and 20th centuries that the science behind more accurate timekeeping and how that relates to the universe around us was ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
When in June 2009 a Time Magazine survey asked readers to list the best visual artists of the 20th century, the result included the names of famous artists with many differences in style and subject. The top 5 especially on the famous artists list are all... Read >
Author: Louise Maccabee25th September 2009
Traditional leadership
Traditional leadership styles from the 19th and 20th Centuries tended to involve strict hierarchies, superiority, winners and losers. To lead, people felt the need to prove they are better than everyone else. Leadership was abou... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
A national anthem in general, is a patriotic musical composition that is recognized formally by a country's government as their country's official national song.
This idea of identy came about during the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, with the ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Coin collecting has been a popular pastime for many people throughout the centuries. Indeed, according to sources, individuals have been saving them since the very first one was minted in Lydia (now Turkey) in 600 BC. Most coins of collector interest incl... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton10th July 2009
A Latin navigator, sailing for France, discovered New York Bay in 1524. In 1609 northern New York was explored and occupied by French. The first permanent settlement occurred in 1624 at Fort Orange (now Albany) was done by Dutch and the very next year the... Read >
Author: Dev18th May 2009
Today, Larne is one of Ireland’s busiest seaports and welcomes 750,000 passengers, not to mention 385,000 freight units every year. However, although its fortitude as a harbour has been undisputed for many centuries, Larne hasn’t always been a h... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell17th April 2009
The History of Wind Chimes
By Steve Ansuini
The windchime (wind chime) can trace its lineage back over 3000 years. The first evidence of wind chimes, found at archeological sites in South East Asia, dates them to about 3000 B.C. Primitive constructi... Read >
Author: Steve Ansuini01st February 2009
Oklahoma Railway Museum is a major attraction in Oklahoma City, featuring a unique blend of heritage and skilful engineering. The remarkable collection at the museum includes diesel locomotives, a steam locomotive, passenger cars, freight cars and caboose... Read >
Author: Shane Wauhob30th January 2009
Warsaw is one of the cities in Europe that is well known for being a tourist attraction. It is the capital city of Poland with a population of 2.2 million and is the eighth largest city in the European Union. This city has a terrific transport and communi... Read >
Author: Limotek.co.uk14th December 2008
Breast augmentation is among the most popular of cosmetic surgery procedures performed today. An estimated 300,000 of these operations are performed annually in the US alone. Generally requested by women that are genetically predisposed to small or shapel... Read >
Author: Marshall08th December 2008
Early plumbing systems date back to around 3300 BC with the discovery of. Evidence of the first personal sized bathtubs were found on the Isle of Crete where a 5 foot long pedestal tub was found built from hardened pottery. This tub is the most likely for... Read >
Author: kinhom03rd December 2008
Canada is the world's 2nd largest country, so trying to see it all in one trip is a daunting task. Luckily most of the major cities are concentrated in the southern most regions of the country near to the border (the longest border in the world) with the ... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley03rd December 2008
The search for Shangri La may prove elusive but a visit to Darjeeling and Sikkim would take you pretty close to that. While Darjeeling still has a colonial hangover that comes with most of the hill stations that were developed by the British in the 19th a... Read >
Author: JASSI10th November 2008
The Getty Center, established in December 16, 1997 houses the J. Paul Getty Museum, Getty Research Institute, the Central Garden, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation and the J. Paul Getty Trust’s administrative offices.
The J. Paul... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye27th October 2008
Taking advantage of city of Chicago parking makes it easy to experience the history, art, and culture of this great city. There are several different galleries and museums throughout the area. With public parking, Chicago's Jewish families, fine art, deco... Read >
Author: Christine OKelly01st September 2008
Considered as one of the finest art museums in the USA, “Taft Museum of Art” stands as a National Historic Landmark of the country. The museum house was built in 1820 locating in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the residence of Charles Phelps Taft who was a ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye17th July 2008
No one really knows when or where paper filigree actually started. However, it is believed that it did develop very soon after paper was invented. Since precious metals were used to create ornate ironworks and latticework, the art of rolling paper was int... Read >
Author: Ling Tong11th June 2008
Pearls have been the most tempting and designed jewelry items. These are further known for their attractiveness along their efficient usage, no matter which season or outfit it is. Women are the great fans of pearl jewelry, right from the prehistoric time... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson25th May 2008
Pearls have been the most tempting and designed jewelry items. These are further known for their attractiveness along their efficient usage, no matter which season or outfit it is. Women are the great fans of pearl jewelry, right from the prehistoric time... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson10th April 2008
Fish markets are marketplaces used for the sale and trade of fish and other kinds of seafood. There are many fish markets around the world. They are more commonly found in large metropolitan cities or seaside towns and cities.
Some fish markets sale ... Read >
Author: urlreader07th March 2008
Houston, TX - When the phrase �Black History� is mentioned, names that immediately come to mind for most are Dr. King, Rosa Parks or Malcolm X. It�s been argued Black History continues to be made daily in 2008 given the ever growing possibility tha... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd August 2007
An engine lathe is a flat shaped piece of workholding, which is most frequently used to turn metal manually. By turning the metal and by using particular cutting devices, the engine lathe is competent of forming the metal into exact shapes. As its name go... Read >
Author: Russel08th August 2007
The tin ceiling was quite popular in the Victorian era architectural styles during the late 19th century and into the early part of the 20th century in North America. You can find a more modern version of the tin ceiling today with such inventions as a S... Read >
Author: Arturo Ronzon21st February 2007
Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is a popular destination for people visiting the USA's southwest region. Known as 'Hoozdo' (or, colloquially, 'this place is hot') in the Navajo language, Phoenix is well-known for hosting various activities and festivals ... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan30th January 2007
Study of the Bible and especially the Gospel has become very popular during 19th and 20th centuries. One of the most interesting parts for scholars has always been the Gospel. Many people devote all their lives to the matter of studying it. One of those ... Read >
Author: Jeff Stats15th November 2006
Vienna's Belvedere Palace has a fine vista of the old city from a beautiful garden. Belvedere means 'a place from which to see beauty'. The two magnificent palaces on the Belvedere grounds lie in the middle of a splendid park. They were constructed for Pr... Read >
Author: anil gupta23rd June 2006
The role of the Universe in Keeping Time
Methods of keeping track of time date back to ancient days, but it wasn't until the 19th and 20th centuries that the science behind more accurate timekeeping and how that relates to the universe around us was mo... Read >
Author: Thomas Young26th May 2006
Traditional leadership
Traditional leadership styles from the 19th and 20th Centuries tended to involve strict hierarchies, superiority, winners and losers. To lead, people felt the need to prove they are better than everyone else. Leadership was abou... Read >
Author: peter arkwright15th February 2006
Because of the French domination of the culinary scene since time began (or so it seems, anyway), it stands to reason the most famous chefs in history are what else? French, with the exception of one American woman (discussed later), who was, nevert... Read >
Author: keith londrie
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