Orvieto, Italy is set upon a veranda of a picturesque cliff with walls that drop straight down into the valley below, creating a majestic setting for an ancient and protected Medieval town. The entire town of Orvieto places you back in time to Medieval times through the beautiful and unique artistry of the buildings, the view, and the atmosphere that…
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The Evolution Of Photography The Beginning
Photography! Who could have thought that we would now be able to take pictures through a digital camera and transfer to a computer and change the colors or any of the attributes of an image or a photograph? Digital cameras are sharper and provide high quality pictures that can be used over multiple mediums. Sir John Herschel is a man…
Once Golden Again Golden Poland
From a global and historic perspective is seems as though Poland had reached its golden era around the 16th century during the wealthy and powerful Jagiellonian Dynasty and that it has been largely downhill ever since. The Polish have taken a tremendous beating during the second 500 years of their existence but have had remarkable and admirable success pulling their…
History Of Candle Making
Who invented the candle? Candles were invented independently in many countries. The Egyptians and Cretans made candles from beeswax, about 3000 BC. In the fourth century BC there were clay candle holders in Egypt. Qui Shi Huang (259 – 210 BC) was the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221 – 206 BC). His mausoleum was rediscovered in the 1990s…
Cut Glass And Glass Blowing History And Development
Cut glass and glass blowing production came from ancient techniques and were gradually refined over the ages. Cut glass objects were used as commodities, gifts, and jewelry in past millennia. Today exquisite cut crystal is sought after for its heirloom qualities and gifting allure. Natural glass, like obsidian, is a dense volcanic glass, and has been used by man for…
A Brief History Of The Tower Of London
The Tower of London has a fascinating history spanning nearly 1,000 years. It has served various purposes over the centuries – fortress, prison, royal palace, jewel house, mint, arsenal and place of execution. When work was begun by William the Conqueror in 1078, Londoners had never seen anything of the like before. He had stone specially imported from France to…
The Origin Of Giving Valentine S Day Cards
Traditionally, mid-February was a Roman time to meet and court prospective mates. The Lupercian lottery (under penalty of mortal sin), Roman young men did institute the custom of offering women they admired and wished to court handwritten greetings of affection on February 14. The cards acquired St. Valentine’s name. As Christianity spread, so did the Valentine’s Day card. The earliest…
Understanding Gothic Revival Architecture
Some architectural styles should never change. That’s likely what many builders thought in the early 1800s when Gothic architecture was re-discovered. With its tall, looming lines and intricate facades, the style was as relevant and attractive then as it was in its original period between the 12th and 16th century. Many Gothic Revival structures throughout the united states have been…
A Bit Of The History Of Magic
One could enjoy watching magicians perform their amazing tricks. Whether they are in a circus, in a school program, a friend’s birthday celebration, or in a favorite television show, magicians are among today’s top entertainers. Here are a few of the top magicians in their times: The history of using magic as a form of entertainment may have begun with…
The Tenets Of Financial Literacy
At the turn of the millennium, more people are starting to realize that the world is wealthy. The power of today’s system allows one to find ways to achieve financial freedom without the critical essence of hard work. With smart work, there is a different sense and approach to life. Sadly, the current educational system is left with classical teaching.…