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The Tudor dynasty also called the House of Tudor

The Tudor dynasty also called the House of Tudor was a royal dynasty from England which ruled for around 118 years, starting from 1485 to 1603. This period in the English history is known as the Tudor

How to Brainstorm the Beginning of a Fantasy Novel

When an author begins to create a new novel, it is incumbent upon them to determine the scope of the plot and to decide how in depth they wish to go with the detailing of the world. In this article we

1920 - Prohibition Begins in the U.S.

On January 16, 1920 (exactly one year after the 18th Amendment was ratified), this Amendment went into affect, making the manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor illegal and beginning Prohibition in the United States.

Peter the Great of Russia and Louis XIV of France

History of monarchy is littered with many rulers whose rule, achievements and rivalries deserve study, but two names that have drawn immense attention in history of absolute monarchy are Peter the Gre

The Real Caliph Behind the Arabian Nights

Harun al-Rashid, caliph of the Abbasid Empire, ruled over a golden age of high Islamic culture that inspired the wondrous stories of the 1001 Arabian Nights.

A Brief History of Niger - Part 2

A brief introduction to the history of Niger from the time of early humans to the present day. Part 2 – Military Rule to Present Day

About Modern Protest Art

Modern protest artists concern themselves with how to provoke and engage the attention of the masses. Using a variety of visual and performance media, they share insights regarding politics, social issues and personal experiences. The content of their art is typically shocking or subversive, inten

Painting Techniques Used in the Mona Lisa

Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is one of the most famous works of Western art. Mona's beguiling smile and her incredible realism have intrigued art lovers and critics for centuries, and virtually every portrait artist since da Vinci's time has studied the painting for insight into his approach to p

The Ashoka Chakra - Top Indian award

The Ashoka Chakra is awarded to an individual, uniformed or civilian, for the most conspicuous act of bravery, or an act of daring or a pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice away from the battle

Biography of Corazon Aquino

Biography of Corazon Aquino, who went from shy housewife to leader of the People Power movement and first female president of the Philippines, after leading the movement to oust dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Learn more about her in this biography.