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96The History of Poetry
Traces the history of poetry from its origins in early agricultural societies where it was spoken or chanted as a spell to promote good harvests through to the end of the twentieth century.
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96The 10 Most Important Moments and Events in History, An Illustrated Guide
Choosing the top ten most important events in history is one of the most difficult and controversial things to do. Why? Because history is more than a few hundred years long and there is way too much bias in most lists. I’ve attempted to create a list without that bias and that manages to touch on the major events in history that in the end shaped the world. Some of the events were huge yet impacted only a continent or two. Others literally touched every culture and brought them into a whol
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94Renaissance 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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89Female Renaissance Artist -Sofonisba Anguissola
Sofonisba Anguissola, 1532 - 1625 was one of the leading female artists of the Renaissance period, her success made it acceptable for women of that time to became practicing artists.
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89What to do in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy ("Firenze" in Italian) was the center of the Italian Renaissance, and home to many famous artists, including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Today it's brimming with art and culture, and is a fascinating city to visit! Here are my favorite things to do and see.
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88Italy Travel – Information, Tips & Advice
Italy is a long time favorite of tourists, 2000 years ago during the Roman Empire there were plenty of tourists, and it hasn't changed since. So if you want some tips and tricks to make your Italian vacation even more enjoyable: read on!
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86REVOLUTIONARY RENAISSANCE ART OF LEONARDO DA VINCI AND MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI
The renaissance period was an important time, culturally, historically, and artistically. Among the most well-known and arguably the most talented artists were Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti. Both artists were the epitome of the renaissance era and in the same breath, ahead of their times.
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89How To Make Chainmail
Making chainmail is a little bit tricky but once you get the hang of it, you can make all sorts of historical costumes and decorative projects.
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88Renaissances Faires - Visiting the Renaissance in Challenging Weather
It's the day you meant to go to the renaissance faire, but now the sky looks cloudy... Fear not. Let Catherine show you how the faire can be fun in all kinds of weather....
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85Things You May Not Know About Renaissance Clothing
A quick look into the history of Renaissance Clothing in the Medieval age including the meaning of men and women's styles and the lasting effects on the fashion world today.
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