Articles, tagged with "19th and 20th centuries", page 3

Make Someone’s Day with a Special Commemorative Coin

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 Singleton

Where To Go In New York

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: Dev

Exploring Larne: a Brief History of This Seaport Town

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 hub o... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell

Oklahoma Railway Museum

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 Wauhob

What are the best places to visit in Warsaw, Poland?

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.uk

The History of Bath Tubs

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: kinhom

Explore Canada With Your Car Hire

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 Foley

THE ABODE OF THE GODS

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: JASSI

Getty Center – A World of Its Own

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 G... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Artful Afternoons And Public Parking -- Chicago's Culture Is Only A Short Distance Away

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 OKelly

Taft Museum of Art – House of Masterpieces of Great Artists

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 half... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

The Origins of Paper Filigree

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 Tong

History of Pearls pearls

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: pattrickjhonson

Fish Markets

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: urlreader

Expanding the Black History Conversation to Include Adam, Eve & Jesus

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 that Bara... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

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