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100Renaissance Fashion - Women's Clothing in Elizabethan England
The Elizabethan era in fashion, from 1558 - 1603, is named after Britain's Queen Elizabeth I. Garments made of wool and linen were heavy and of a striking design and include such fashion icons as the ruff and the farthingale.
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95Redheads: Myths, Legends, and Famous Red Hair
Throughout history, redheads have been feared and revered, loathed and adored, degraded and exalted. Here's an amusing look at the myths, legends, and a photo gallery of famous redheads with insightful quotes about the head of red!
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95Fashion History - Ladies' Fashion Designs of the 1930's With Pictures
I found a 1932 fashion magazine featuring design sketches of the latest popular ladies' dresses. The sleek, elegant look was quite a change after the wild fashions of the Roaring 20'. A tubular silhouette continued with lower hemlines and diagonal lines.
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97Make Your Own Cloak or Cape
Whether for a costume or just keeping warm, a cape or cloak can be great. Learn how to sew your own, or try the no-sew cape method!
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93Castles for Sale in Scotland
Ducking our heads to avoid decapitation by the low glowering stone doorway above us, my sister and I descended into the unfinished dungeons of Stirling Castle, once the headquarters...
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94Baltimore's Beautiful and Historic Mount Vernon Place
Mount Vernon Place is one of Baltimore's most beautiful neighborhoods. The walkable area is home to a variety of architectural styles as well as the Washington Monument.
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94Discover Florida -- Boca Grande, a small town with a big history (and great beaches)
One of Florida's best secrets -- Boca Grand, a small town on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island, with white sand beaches, blue-green Gulf waters and a long and exciting history. Come join me for a tour in words and pictures.
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94Top 10 Best Hot Jobs in Alaska to 2022 - Jobs Doubled From 2011 to 2012
The Aurora Borealis is beautiful over Alaska. Healthcare, IT, and Hospitality careers lead the way in our far-northern state.
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91Rules for Where Find Gold & What to Look for if You are a Newbie; Gold Prospecting in the Best Places Using Gold Panning
This hub will convey information that I, an amateur prospector, have learned about the location of placer gold. Believe it or not, it took me quite some time to figure out how to increase my odds of finding placer gold. Due to the fact that...
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92Ocean City Maryland - A Brief History of OCMD With Pictures
A short history of OCMD that includes historic and new photos, a video, and links. Ocean City Maryland has been a tourist town since the late 1800's when guest houses and small hotels were opened and operated by widows and fishermen's wives.
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