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A Short Biography on Some of Europes Most Loved and Hated Monarchs – Pt 5 Charles II
Born in 1630, Charles II was the second eldest son of Charles I, who spent most of his teenage years fighting parliaments Roundheads until the execution of his father in 1649, and after he agreed to make Presbyterianism the religion of England and Scotland.
In 1650, Charles returned to his native Scotland and a year later [...]
The Sterling Silver Story
Silver is the most common of the Precious Metals. It’s working qualities are very similar to gold. Pure silver, which is seldom used for jewelry because it is too soft. Silver weighs about half as much as gold and has greater flexibility. Though silver is not as malleable as gold it [...]
Bureaucracy in Peru!
This article is from the pen of a New Zealander currently living in Lima, Peru.
I have never experienced anything like this!
This is not the first developing country I have ever lived in, The situation here is chaotic and that is being kind!
Lesson # 1. In Peru you must wait, don’t expect anything in a hurry!
You [...]
Authenticity Of Vastu (Science of Indian architecture)
Vastu is one of the most ancient sciences of Indian architecture and is composed of specific rules, regulations and directions, set down by sages of the vedic times. For the modern society it is the highly evolved, comprehensive building philosophy.
According to vastu, a building or a premises is a living organism and can be [...]
Miss-story
Many ‘fabulous’ personages and concepts are created by man. Some are attempts to make sense of a confusing array of real things man doesn’t understand, others are created by those who would have us ‘believe’. The art of making others ‘believe’ what you want them to, is an art that developed over millions of years [...]
How to Create a Multi-Artistic Piece (Article 1 of 2)
In the late 19th century the music world was graced by an artist who would push the boundaries of music and art. Richard Wagner laid the foundation for performance art. Wagner combined several art forms into a cohesive unit. One of the primary elements that Wagner would use to create this holistic creation was music, [...]
Art, Women, and Creativity
Women have been given the greatest gift of creativity there is-the capacity of creating and having a child. Even if a woman has never had children, just the biological possibility, is life defining.
The theory has often been that artists create their best work when they are young and after that “peak” in their career, [...]
The History of Thai Currency ? from Ancient Beads to Modern Baht
The history of Thailand currency traces the evolution of the medium of exchange used in Thailand prior to the 1st century.This dates from the days of barter trade, ancient beads and money in various shapes and sizes till the currency in modern times.
Ancient beads, seeds, bracelets and pebbles used as a medium of exchange in [...]
Opal Jewelry — Your Own Personal Piece of Rainbow
Opal is a magnificent gemstone whose shades encompass virtually every hue in the color spectrum. The play of color is different on every stone, and its shimmering hues gave rise to the word ‘opalescent.’ Because it is such an entrancing and unique gemstone, it is no wonder that opal jewelry is very popular among collectors [...]
The Birth Of Eskimo Inuit Art Prints
Unlike Inuit sculpture, art prints from the Canadian Arctic are a twentieth century innovation in Inuit Eskimo art. One of the most significant events that happened during the development of contemporary Inuit art was when Canadian James Houston taught the Inuit to make art prints by incising designs into linoleum tiles, stone blocks and stencils [...]
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