Maud Lewis (1901–1970) has become one of Canada’s most renowned artists, the subject of numerous monographs, novels, plays, documentaries, and even a feature film.
Make your own QUADRANT USED FOR EARLY NAVIGATION! Learn how early explorers used this tool and how it is used! Such a fun activity
This is a cave painting from Lascaux which can be found in the Lascaux caves in southern France. The Altamira cave painting which can be found in Spain’s Altamira cave. Chauvet cave painting …
Hidden gems in Italy - Check out the most beautiful hidden gems in Italy, the best kept secrets in Italy to go off the beaten path!
What comes to mind when you think of the region of Lorraine, France? If you thought immediately of quiche lorraine, you’re not alone- though the people there do question how the cheese and bacon quiches got that name as neither is in an authentic quiche lorraine! I admit going into my trip with Atout France, Lorraine Tourism and Meuse Tourism that I didn’t really know what to expect from Lorraine, aside from knowing that it was an important site in World War I. For all its sad history, Lorraine is just as charming and interesting as its fellow regions, with plenty to offer no matter if you’re a history buff like me or simply want to experience more of France at its most authentic. Not convinced yet? Here are 7 reasons why you should visit Lorraine, France: 1. The region is full of adorable towns and villages! Because Lorraine has passed hands so many times- less than a century ago it was still part of Germany, having been reclaimed after the Franco-Prussian war- the architecture varies in style depending on when different sections were built. The city of Metz, for example, is the capital of the region and dates back […]
[no inscription - Unknown Australian solders in trenches at Gallipoli, probably stretcher bearers of the 9th Battalion AIF, 1915 ] [Joseph Cecil Thompson - presumed photographer]
This gallery shows Ernest Hemingway with his beloved pets in Idaho and at the Finca Vigia in Cuba.
Madrid is a museum lover's dream come true. Check out our complete guide to the top museums in Madrid and try to visit them all!
For more than three decades, two amazing relics of medical history lay rotting underneath a Yale University dorm—Dr. Harvey Cushing’s collection of brains,...
Students travel around the room to complete the 5 activities to review the history of the FFA Creed, reflect over it, define unknown terminology, fill in the missing words and unscramble the FFA Creed. These activities help to enforce the concepts of the FFA Creed in a fun, engaging manner any class...
Sergueï Prokofiev (1891-1953) était un compositeur russe (né en Ukraine) qui fut à l'avant-garde du mouvement musical moderniste. Ses symphonies, suites orchestrales et ballets sont d'une variété et...
Introduction – Nazca Lines Stretching across the Nazca plains like a giant map or blueprint left by ancient astronauts, lie the famous Nazca Lines of Peru. Peru is associated with the Inca Civilization. The Nazca Lines are an engima. No one has proof who built them or why. Since their discovery, the Nazca Lines have […]
Fashion Flashback: Given that fashion was instrumental in the creation of Canada, this blog series explores the development of what Canadians wore one era at a time. “Man’s Tailcoat. P…
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Including movie differences, unknown facts, and rare photos, these are 25 things about the real Titanic we never saw in the movie.
