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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.
Susan Zanzonico
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A Look at the Weapons of Medieval Knights
A great portion of a knight's life was devoted to the mastery of a variety of weapons. Here is a look at some of the more common weapons that they wielded throughout the Middle Ages.
Will Kalif
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The Cock Lane Ghost & Dr Johnson
Dr Johnson and his friend Oliver Goldsmith were involved as witnesses and observers in a sensational alleged Poltergeist haunting of the 18th century, known as the 'Cock Lane Ghost'. The story is as follows...
Michael J Turner
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The Dark And Smelly Ages - History of Spas
A brief history of the use of spas through the dark ages. How the rise of Christianity brought the decline of the spa and its rebirth in the 17th century.
Jeff Sliger
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Tool Hero - Ken Carpenter, Firefighter Mechanic
It's not like buying a Dodge off the lot. Purchasing a Fire Engine requires a committee designated to the design process because each truck is hand built to specifications. The committee designs the truck around what equipment will be placed on the truck. The Fire Truck Committee need to know what the truck is utilized for, ie: a rescue truck, engine pumper, ladder truck, wildland truck, where the tools should be placed to be effective and efficient, the right size...
Jude Herr
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Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Theme of the Mad Scientist
ERB has the reputation of only writing about stereotyped characters. However, the three mad scientists in the latter part of the Barsoom series are far from being identical in personality.
Robert Gibson
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History of Bathing from Rome to Japan
Roman people are known for their baths. They brought this practice to countries of Gaul and Britain. Roman mansions have their own small private versions of bath houses.
Elizabeth Boardman
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Prepare For Your First Tattoo
A tattoo is a mark made by inserting pigment into the skin for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos become a popular type of decorative body. However, you should prepare for your first tattoo because of its permanence.
Mehmet Mustafa
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The Trickster As An Ancient Method of Health
The Trickster, through his foolish stories, promotes the health of a culture by helping to relieve the tensions that normally arise from daily living.
Barry Krost
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Amber and Ancient Egypt Hidden History Part 8
Viking Amber Traders and Ancient Egypt The Egyptian preists, according to the the Atlantis narrative, Timea, said that Orichac (Amber) was mined on Basileia in great quantities. Basileia was the capital of Atlantis and lay just off the Danish Coast. The Egyptians said it gleamed lie fire and that the Atlanteans covered the walls of their temple with it.
Ellis Peterson
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