Pointillism and Impressionism: Learn about Artist Georges Seurat
An art critic’s unfavorable comment coined the name of the art style that became known as impressionism. Learn about post-Impressionist artist …
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Learn about Emperor Qin's Terra Cotta Army
Thousands of life-size clay soldiers and horses stand guard over Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb near the city of Xiân, China. Considered one of …
Continue ReadingFascinating Facts about the Rubik's Cube
This toy spawned contests of both speed and intelligence. Yes, a simple-looking cube dressed in primary-colored tiles was all the rage in the early …
Continue ReadingIs the Loch Ness Monster Real? Learn about the History of Nessie
Is the Loch Ness Monster real or simply an age-old urban legend? Learn about sightings, scientific investigations and other details on the legendary …
Continue ReadingWomen Inventors: How Stephanie Kwolek Created Kevlar
Stephanie Kwolek had several ambitions. She loved sewing and had the patience and skills to be a famous fashion designer. Later, she became determined …
Continue ReadingAbout Carl Linnaeus or Carl von Linné, The Father of Taxonomy
Carl Linnaeus is also known as Carl von Linné, the Father of Taxonomy. Learn about this famous botanist and his contribution to science.
Continue ReadingThe People of Tibet: Their Homes, Their Work and Their Lives
When you think of Tibet, you might imagine monks, temples and breathtaking scenery, but this land has a rich, fascinating history. Learn about the …
Continue ReadingWhen Did the Habsburgs Rule in Europe?
Call them “Hapsburg” or “Habsburg,” this family controlled vast European regions from 1273 to 1918. They were a monarchy (hereditary head of state), …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Going through the Airport Really Like?
If you have never flown on a commercial airliner, you may wonder what goes on at the airport. Learn the basics of preparing to take a trip via plane.
Continue ReadingEdgar Cayce's Psyhic Readings into a Lost World: Atlantis Stories and Theories
For over 2,000 years, the idea of a civilization lost somewhere beneath the deep, dark sea has inspired philosophers, writers and mystics. Learn what …
Continue ReadingMysteries of a Lost World: Easter Island Statues and Inhabitants
The statues of Easter Island gaze over the barren landscape. These works of art have been a source of mystery since Europeans first discovered the …
Continue ReadingThe History of the Moors in Europe: Who Were the Moors?
The Berber inhabitants of North Africa were many things. To the ancient Romans, they were the Mauri, Latin for “tending their herds” and …
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