Articles related to "17th"

Early Twentieth Century Congressional Democrat and Republican Progressives work together to expand the power of the electorate through passage of the 17th Amendment.

The earliest English ships bound for America took a southern route, but later navigators favored a shorter northern route. Prevailing winds led the way.

The 2009 edition of Raindance, the UK's most prominent independent film festival, opens in Central London on September 30 with 'bromance' Humpday.

Discover artist Hobbema's most famous painting, the definition of academicism, and how a celebrated 19th-century artist has been ignored for decades.

Pirates, in the Elizabethan Era, had been profitable and glamorous people. However, that changed with the change in rulers.

So who was Charles Cotton? Born in the Peak District, he was best known as a poet and angler. He was also co-author of one of the most reprinted books in UK history.

Charles LeBrun (1619-90) formalized official artistic theory and practice that would rule the art world until the 19th century.

Cuba built this sturdy fort to protect the port of Santiago de Cuba from the tyranny of the Jolly Roger which waved its flag over the Caribbean from the early 1500s.

Wang Hui, the most celebrated artist of late 17th-century China, will be featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York beginning September 9.

Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.

John Tradescant the Elder was an early 17th century plant hunter and botanist who made a name for himself as a plantsman and an innovative garden designer.

Caravaggio is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists in history, but his genius had an extremely dark side.

Two unbeaten fighters, Carl Froch and Andre Dirrell will clash on October 17th in Nottingham, England in the opening bout of the 'Super Six' tournament.

The enigmatic Count Saint Germain is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Thought to have been born at the end of the 17th Century, there are very few verified facts.

Formal analysis of the Dutch 'Vanitas' painting, a subgenre of still life, popular in the 17th century Holland.

Louis XIV began the Palace of Versialles in 1669. Upon completion, Versailles was the largest royal residence in Europe. Thousands of laborers worked on Versailles.

On 17th February 2007, Graham Earl and undefeated Australian Michael Katsidis fought for the interim WBO Lightweight Title.

Test your knowledge of these 17th-century Dutch painters and absorb perhaps-obscure facts about them.

Every month the universe provides a new opportunity for growth with a powerful New Moon Find out what this month's lunation has in store for you.

Question: What is the putto in Nicolas Poussin's painting "Aurora and Cephalus" doing? Answer: Showing the huntsman Cephalus a small portrait of his wife Procris.

Though artist Mario Minniti is barely remembered outside of his native Sicily, his work was highly sought after during his lifetime.

Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.

One of America's native foodstuffs, maple syrup amounts to the blood, sweat and tears of the sugar maple tree. What better time to try it than National Maple Syrup Day?

Who is responsible for the creation of crop circles? Are they messages from extraterrestrials? This article takes a look at some possible explanations.

Dublin, now the capital of an independent and thriving Irish state, owes its existence and character to that same state's long-time enemy, the English.

An emotional tale of one 17th Century actor's journey after women are suddenly allowed to perform.

Visitors get a unique view of 17th century American history at Plimoth Plantation, a museum that combines the stories of the native peoples and the pilgrims.

Most climate scientists agree that the late 17th century was the Little Ice Age, but there is some disagreement on the exact beginning and end.

In the poem "Easter Wings" 17th century poet and Anglican priest George Herbert proposes the subsuming of Jesus' triumph into the self as a way to be purified from sin.

Thad Carhart, author of The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, released a new novel, Across the Endless River, in September 2009.

Colonial styled homes are fairly common, but did you know there are several different styles of colonial homes? Today, we'll focus on the look of the Dutch Colonial.

Artemisia Gentileschi was a highly skilled painter of the Renaissance and a unique figure in a male oriented art world.

This catalogue accompanied an exhibition, of the same name, shown at London's V&A Museum. The book explores the development and universal spread of the Baroque style.

The book reviewed here discusses the birth and development of early modern European diplomatic relations from a French historical perspective.

The old adage, "defense wins championships" has always been the moniker for the past championship teams in the NBA. The phrase that pays remained true for the Boston Celt

Seventeenth-century Classical Landscape painting was greatly influenced by German artist Adam Elsheimer.

Discussing the ways in which Aidan Clarke and Nicholas Canny interpret the events of seventeenth century Ireland, including their similarities and differences.

In Edward de Vere's sonnet, the speaker compares falling in love to a game of tennis.

Amethyst is one of the most popular semi-precious gems, said to calm passions and aid in meditation, healing, restful sleep, good dreams, and protect against witchcraft.

Most historical institutions in London, England have colorful histories and this includes the Bank of England on Threadneedle Street.

This article takes a brief look at the practice of IVF tourism and the conventional and unconventional methods applied by couples desperate to succeed.

John Locke's wrote the moving A Letter Concerning Toleration which calls for unity and setting aside differences in order to attain peace and freedom.

A brief biography and overview of the key works of John Milton, English poet and prose writer.

Hampstead Heath is only four miles from Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London - a rural walk takes you to the haunts of 18th-century highwaymen like Dick Turpin.

The early industrial age revved up the study of physics; industry and science were happy companions after the beginning of the Enlightenment.

Are you looking for something green and tasty for your children to create and drink for St. Paddy's Day? You have come to the right place.

Are you looking for something green and tasty for your children to make and eat for St. Paddy's Day? You have come to the right place.

The rooms of the Musée Carnavalet follow a sequence of eras to illustrate the development of Paris from a riverbank prehistoric settlement to the glorious city of today.

The House of Representatives and Senate have different age and citizenship requirements, lengths of term, modes of election, and responsibilities.

The work of Italian scientist Galileo ushered in a period of rational thought backed up by scientific observations that persists to this day. The Church didn't like it.