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29th September 2009
The story has been told and retold countless times about the battle of Waterloo. Poems have been written and songs have been composed detailing every conceivable aspect about it. The English tell it one way and the French share it from a slightly differen... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
"It was precisely that evening in Lodi that I cam to believe in myself as an unusual person and became consumed with the ambition to do the great things that until then had been but a fantasy."
(Napoleon Bonaparte, "Thoughts")
"They may all e called... Read >
Author: wbdoyle12th September 2009
Annie
The very sound of the name will never fail to get someone singing “Tomorrow.”
Big Blue
Inscribed in bold, deep blue letters, it is owned by the fourth most respected name in the business world today: IBM.
Dixie
This cute nicknam... Read >
Author: Robert Bell07th September 2009
Annie
The very sound of the name will never fail to get someone singing “Tomorrow.”
Big Blue
Inscribed in bold, deep blue letters, it is owned by the fourth most respected name in the business world today: IBM.
Dixie
This cute nicknam... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones26th August 2009
If you are visiting Calabria here are five things you must see and do while touring the region.
1. Visit Grotto Del Romito. Situated in the province of Cosenza, Grotto del Romito is a large imposing cavern that offers you a stunning display of stalacti... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson19th August 2009
Not just Venice, the Venetian Lagoon can offer a lot of beauties to admire, reachable in a short time and in which walking and admiring the splendors of the past is pleasant and relaxing.
This beautiful landscape is not far away from the historical c... Read >
Author: martinapp16th August 2009
Not just Venice, the Venetian Lagoon can offer a lot of beauties to admire, reachable in a short time and in which walking and admiring the splendors of the past is pleasant and relaxing.
This beautiful landscape is not far away from the historical c... Read >
Author: martinapp10th August 2009
One of the things that i learned from my online business is that you need focus.I Once read in a book that Napoleon Bonaparte had a laser targeted focus that make him the legendary general of the french army. We are designed to focus on one thing at a tim... Read >
Author: James Kulman04th August 2009
The Napoleon Diamond Necklace was given to Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife, the Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria. He married her but two months of divorcing Empress Joséphine, under the grounds that she could not produce a male heir. Marie Louise man... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan31st July 2009
A tour de force of Classical French architecture, Les Invalides symbolizes the brilliant, magnificence of Louis XIV’s legendary reign. The Sun King, as he was known, having waged numerous battles in Europe, decided to construct a retreat for aged and di... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye29th July 2009
When we speak of early 19th century French style, we think, smart. For smart indeed, was this period of smart, sharp design. A period of neoclassic design, the return to the classic, or, "with a high regard for classical antiquity".
Historically spea... Read >
Author: Maurice Robertson04th June 2009
North-central Paris consists of four bustling arrondissements, the ninth to the twelfth. We start in the ninth and work our way east. The Olympia is Paris's oldest music hall and one of the best known on earth. Famous Olympia performers include Edith Piaf... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss05th May 2009
Hat has been around with men for centuries. Since ice age, man has been wearing a type of headwear to protect against the climate. Hats however became a trademark for many famous people around the world. Some of the popular hats worn by famous people we... Read >
Author: devk01st May 2009
While the seventh arrondissement is located on the Seine River's Left Bank and the eighth arrondissement is on its Right Bank, they are more closely related to one other than they are to their neighbors on the same side of the river. These arrondissements... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss17th April 2009
Over the centuries people have been using their Wills to make their final love dedications, pass critical judgement on an out-of-favour spouse or just get in the last word.
Examples include a 17th Century English Earl who severely criticised his spouse... Read >
Author: Chelsi13th March 2009
Jewellery has been crafted and worn dating back between 40,000 to 75,000 years ago. Even way back then, the appearance of jewellery on somebody’s ears, nose, lip neck or wrist, was a sign of wealth or social status. The Greeks began crafting their jewel... Read >
Author: petera29th January 2009
We all are aware of the great history of France. But there is more to it. Even today, France holds its place in the world map for various reasons. One of them is the elegance and beauty of the emperor style French furniture. Whenever, French and emperor s... Read >
Author: newtonsfurniture16th January 2009
In 1995, the world’s most prestigious auction house, Christie’s, acquired Kay Coughlin’s Great Estates Real Estate Company in response to clients’ demands for a real estate service to meet with their discerning approval. The result- Christie’s G... Read >
Author: David Kramer16th January 2009
Wake up (but not too early), don some comfortable robes and meander through the park to a grand thermal spa set amongst beautiful chestnut and plane trees, to take the waters and feel alive! Sounds like heaven.
This is a common activity in picturesque ... Read >
Author: Liz Smith05th January 2009
The Querzon Memorial Circle is a public monument located in what was once the capital city of the Philippines- Querzon City. This elliptical park is bounded a road and has at its centre a mausoleum dedicated to the country’s second president Manuel L. Q... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye18th November 2008
Napoleon Bonaparte once called the British a nation of shop-keepers. Apparently, this was not meant to be a compliment but, as the designer and creator of a series of online department stores, I am incredibly proud of my association with the owners of sto... Read >
Author: michael russell 18th November 2008
Napoleon Bonaparte once called the British a nation of shop-keepers. Apparently, this was not meant to be a compliment but, as the designer and creator of a series of online department stores, I am incredibly proud of my association with the owners of sto... Read >
Author: michael russell 29th October 2008
French cuisine was prepared by ill tempered French chefs, who were very picky about their food, and these French chefs incorporated overly rich sauces to accompany the food, plus the preparation of food dishes had to be perfect. However, today’s prefere... Read >
Author: James Murray13th October 2008
Millennia of History to See
Egypt has attracted visitors as famous as Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte and even they have stood in awe of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Library of Alexandria, and countless other wonders of the ancients. Today, some ... Read >
Author: Stephen Xec10th October 2008
Millennia of History to See
Egypt has attracted visitors as famous as Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte and even they have stood in awe of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Library of Alexandria, and countless other wonders of the ancients. Today, some ... Read >
Author: Stephen Xec25th September 2008
One of the oldest and most unique tapestries in the world is the magnificent Bayeux Tapestry. It stretches to more than 70 metres long and depicts the story of the events leading to William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066 and the Battle of H... Read >
Author: Angela Dawson-Field04th September 2008
I am always astonished that people never learn. On the other hand, there’s a bright side to it – our life will never become boring if we don’t. Should we learn no one would commit any mistakes and … life would be simply … predictable and who wou... Read >
Author: Steven J.13th August 2008
The tenth arrondissement is located on the Right Bank in northeastern Paris. Its total land area is slightly more than 1.1 square mile (a bit less than 3 square kilometers). The district's population is somewhat under ninety thousand and provides about se... Read >
Author: MIKE LOBO28th July 2008
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most recognizable Parisian landmarks; the construction of the monument was instigated by Napoleon Bonaparte who envisaged a proud triumphal arc akin to those found in Ancient Rome, which celebrated the glory of its conque... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye11th June 2008
The tenth arrondissement is located on the Right Bank in northeastern Paris. Its land area is slightly more than 1.1 square mile (a bit less than 3 square kilometers). Its population is somewhat under ninety thousand and provides about seventy-two thousan... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss27th May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Fabienne Fredrickson
QUOTE: "The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one's self to destiny." - Napoleon Bonaparte
Have you ever felt on the verge of something big in yo... Read >
Author: Fabienne Fredrickson26th May 2008
Armand Emmanuel Sophie Septemanie du Plessis, duc de Richelieu (1766 - 1822) was a prominent French statesman during the Bourbon Restoration. He was a Royalist aristocrat and during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, he served as a soldier in t... Read >
Author: Helen21st May 2008
We can get acquainted with quotes of leaderships through schools, colleges, libraries, universities and they can be of great help as these are inspiring for the young generation for improving their leadership potential. After all, they are going to lead t... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu20th May 2008
We can get acquainted with quotes of leaderships through schools, colleges, libraries, universities and they can be of great help as these are inspiring for the young generation for improving their leadership potential. After all, they are going to lead t... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu01st May 2008
The hop sprout is not only one of Belgium's most favourite region products it is also one of the most expensive vegetables in the world. It is a strange vegetable, and looking (lets you think of soya beans) at it doesn't seem to be worth to pay about 200 ... Read >
Author: Tania Machowska28th April 2008
Motivational quotes work really well to inspire an individual and help him or her overcome the toughest phase of life. Now, the challenge can be to come out of the smoking phase, recovering from low self esteem, health issues, weight loss or to enhance th... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert21st February 2008
The city of Paris is an ideal choice for a weekend break. Travelling to Paris is quick and easy from the UK, with a broad range of transportation options available.
A popular route to Paris is via the channel tunnel, with a journey time of only 2 hou... Read >
Author: Nick Cox04th February 2008
If you are lucky enough to visit Niagara Falls, the spectacular set of waterfalls situated on the border between the United State of America and Canada, you will need to thank the last Ice Age for the stunning display of rushing and tumbling water you wil... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton21st September 2007
A wise woman once said, “He who knows everything knows nothing.” 2 billion Christians, 1 billion Muslims and 18 million Jews believe that their Holy Bibles, including the books of the Prophets are the word of God of Mount Sinai, but if you told any on... Read >
Author: Karen Fish11th June 2007
We perhaps think of hair loss as a modern problem, but it is something that people have always been concerned about. It is even mentioned in the Bible. The book of Kings, chapter 2 v 23 tells of Elisha being taunted because of his baldness. Many will know... Read >
Author: John Tulley23rd May 2007
The story has been told and retold countless times about the battle of Waterloo. Poems have been written and songs have been composed detailing every conceivable aspect about it. The English tell it one way and the French share it from a slightly differen... Read >
Author: vishjohn30th April 2007
French Furniture, The Empire Style
In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte had himself anointed and crowned Emperor of France. The furniture style known as Empire is a style of majestic grandeur that Napoleon felt fitting to honor his glory. He considered himself... Read >
Author: Smith Chen17th February 2007
It was not a sinister political conspiracy that killed Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most powerful men of the 19th century. It was stomach cancer, the same disease that now causes about eleven thousand deaths each year in the United States alone.
The... Read >
Author: George McKenzie26th January 2007
Six Steps to Success
Throughout the centuries history tells of men and women with the midas touch, who achieved greatness against what seemed insurmountable odds. To some their successes appeared to be the result of blind luck, to others the reward for... Read >
Author: Michael McGrath06th January 2007
Start playing the music from the twilight zone. Prophecy is a dangerous game. You never know if the prophecy is coming from God, Satan, (lies designed to hurt us) an angel, a demon, any discarnate spirit, Whoopi Goldberg, a truth teller, a liar, or your o... Read >
Author: Karen Fish07th November 2006
Have you ever linked goal setting to your bank balance?
For the majority of people the answer is no. But it is a known fact that those that have written goals are much more likely to succeed in all aspects of life including their bank balance.
Before yo... Read >
Author: Lyndsay Wilkinson25th October 2006
The history of Murcia is a long story of agriculture, commerce and INVASION. In the very early days (500+ B.C.) Murcia's original inhabitants - Iberian tribes - had already established trading relationships with Greeks and Phoenicians. Later Hannibal Barc... Read >
Author: Russell Marsh17th August 2006
Egypt is both a magical historical place of pyramids and a modern society influential in the Mideast. Here are 10 things you should know about Egypt.
10 Things To Know About Egypt
From mummies to pyramids to Cleopatra to the bible, there is no disp... Read >
Author: Richard Monk08th August 2006
A selection of observations about bubbly from the great and the good
"my only regret in life is that I didn't drink enough champagne"
John Maynard Keynes
"there comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of Champa... Read >
Author: Paul Medhurst24th July 2006
Niagara Falls is a group of large waterfalls that are located in the Niagara river on the eastern coast of the United States and Canada. They are located on the border between the two countries, and are composed of three waterfalls. These three waterfalls... Read >
Author: Michael Colucci12th July 2006
The most powerful sun sign, the Leo, is long thought to be an egotistical sign that radiates arrogance and pompousness. Unsurprisingly, Leo as a zodiac, is the most dominant, creative, and extrovert of all the characters of the horoscopes. In grandeur of ... Read >
Author: Jane Simpson08th June 2006
1. A renowned poet and novelist as well as chair of poetry at the University of Cambridge, this academy award-winning actor's father wrote mysteries under the pseudonym Nicholas Blake.
A. Jack Nicholson
B. Charlie Sheen
C. Daniel Day Lewis
D. Rob Schn... Read >
Author: Deanna Mascle05th October 2005
STEP 5: IMAGINATION. This is your own "workshop", where you fashion ideas. All the "breaks" (opportunities) you ever need in life are waiting within your imagination. Use the amaxing untapped creativity within you to solve any problem and stimulate your i... Read >
Author: Craig Lock
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