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Articles related to "1899"
Washington State 100 Years Ago I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then. 1899 • pacific northwest • industrialization • cities • labor
TALES--1899 EVENT SPECIAL (PART I) Part I of a two-part series featuring a Web guide with appropriate links on Texas at the end of the last century. texas culture • texas history • 1899
TALES...1899 EVENT SPECIAL (PART II) The conclusion of our 1899 EVENT SPECIAL WEB GUIDE--this time focusing on ranching history. texas culture • ranches • ranching • farms • farming
The Boer War (1899-1902): Britain's Wakeup Call The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society. boer war • 1899-1902 • milner • south africa • britain
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part V The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 5 of a 13 part series.
The British Army in 1914 In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat. army british empire • royal army • world war one britian • england • english army
Francis Poulenc of 'Les Six' Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.') francis poulenc • poulenc biography • poulenc works • francis poulenc gloria • poulenc stabat mater
Jean Sibelius Biography The life and works of Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius, famous for orchestral piece Finlandia and Symphony No.5. jean sibelius • jan sibelius biography • life and works of sibelius • finnish composer • sibelius finlandia
Maxim Gorky, Bio and Works Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor. maxim gorky • maxim gorky brief bio • maxim gorky life and works • gorky the lower depths • gorky father of soviet literature
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.' scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Movie: First Men in the Moon (1964) Director Nathan Juran brings the classic H.G. Wells novel to cinematic life in 1964's First Men in the Moon, starring Edward Judd, Martha Hyer and Lionel Jeffries. first men in the moon (1964) • edward judd • martha hyer • lionel jeffries • ray harryhausen
Official Designated State Flowers Each state in the United States of America has a formal flower. Some blooms are claimed by more than one place. Check this complete state by state listing. state flower • list of state flowers • official state flower • flower for every state • united states flowers
The Homes of Booker T. Washington Two national historic sites honor one of the nation's most highly respected educators of the nineteenth century. hardy virginia • tuskeegee alabama • booker t. washington national monument • oaks • booker t. washington
The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part II This article, the second of four parts, presents brief biographical sketches of presidents of the United Mine Workers of America, from John Mitchell, elected in 1898 through Frank J. Hayes, who left office January 1, 1920. michael d. ratchford • john mitchell • knights of labor • thomas l. lewis • john p. white
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part IV The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 4 of a 13 part series.
Ambrose Bierce: Bitter Genius The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day ambrose bierce • american writer • short-story writer • william randolph hearst • the san francisco examiner
Arnold Schoenberg: Tonality Arnold Schoenberg's brief biography - his life, career and works. Known for advocating twelve-tone technique, and 'Pierrot lunaire' for voice and chamber music. arnold schoenberg • schoenberg biography • life and works schoenberg • austrian composer schoenberg • schoenberg serialism absence of key
Barcelona Football Club Museum Barcelona's most popular museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Camp Nou football stadium, which is set to undergo a spectacular revamp by Sir Norman Foster. barcelona football club • sir norman foster • camp nou • barcelona museum • salvador dali
Be Still My Soul Spiritual History Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn "Be Still, My Soul" (Finlandia). be still my soul • jean sibelius • tune finlandia be still my soul • christian hymn • katharine von schlegel
Harry Houdini: Master Magician A look into the life and accomplishments of the world's greatest magician. harry houdini • magician • illusionist • escape artist • performer
History of Photography Exhibitions Six museum exhibitions in 2007 and 2008 describe photography's history, subject matter and varied techniques from its origins through the 20th Century. photography american european museum exhibitions • impressed by light • paper negatives • photographs landscapes ruins temples portraits • the metropolitan museum of art
Lubicon Cree Aborigines When it comes to Aboriginal rights, colonial governments need not adhere to their own laws, as you can see in the neo-colonial invasion of the Cree. canadian aboriginal • canadian first nations • cree indian • indian land rights • canadian land rights
The Photoelectric Effect The photoelectric effect can be harnessed to create energy from sunlight using photovoltaic cells. photoelectric effect • photovoltaic effect • how solar panels work • converting sunlight to electricity • generating electricity from sunlight
Visiting Brighton's Pavilion If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm. brighton • brighton england • royal pavilion • brighton pavilion • music room of king george iv
Who Was Al Capone? The rise and fall of the underworld's biggest crime boss. al capone • gangster • mobster • mafia gangster • mafia
"Time Slidin" and Moral Responsiblity A journey into the realms of the past and moral obligation. time travel
Army-Navy game on the move The Naval Academy announced Friday that their annual game against Army will be played in Baltimore's PSINet Stadium next season. the naval academy announced friday that their annu
Classic Children's Literatire: A Biography of Charlotte's Web Author E.B. White A brief biography of E.B. White e.b. white biography • charlotte's web author • stuart little author • the trumpet of the swan author • famous childrens literature authors
Claude Monet Article on French Impressionist Claude Monet. article on french impressionist claude monet.
A Taste of God A culinary tour through the spiritually diverse neighborhoods of North America and guide to finding God on the menu. hare • krishna • eat • prasad • spiritual
Asian Criminal Groups Criminal syndicates that emerged in China and Japan still conduct shady activities today, and the violence of Vietnamese/Laotian gangs is becoming well known. asian criminal groups • chinese triads • japanese yakuza • vietnamese gangs • qing dynasty
Australia's Labour Movement Begins A background on the beginning of the labour movement in Australia, including the strikes in the 1800s, Australia's first Trade Union Act, and the right to vote for women. history of australian labour movements • trade unions in australia • unionism in australia • the eight hour day movement • women right to vote australia
Australia's Unionism in the 1900s History of Australia's labour movement in the 1900s, including the fight against discrimination against Indigenous Australians and women. history of australian labour movements • trade unions in australia • unionism in australia • women right to vote australia • aboriginal worker rights
Brief Bio of Composer César Cui Life, career and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms cesar cui • cui life career works • cui brief bio • cui russian opera composer • the five nationalist russian composers
Devil's Island Thousands of prisoners served time on Devil's Island and thousands died there, whether by starvation, overwork, execution or disease. devil's island • hell hole • penal colony • ghost • prison
Duke Ellington: Big-Band Jazz Biography of Edward "Duke" Ellington - his life and career. He was influential in jazz history and founder of the big-band jazz music. duke ellington • duke ellington biography • big-band jazz ellington • duke ellington band • duke ellington orchesta
Emile Zola: Life and Works Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life. emile zola • emile zola bio and works • emile zola dreyfus affair • life of emile zola • emile zola life and books
First Electric Car in Canada, 1893 An open runabout style, the innovative first electric car manufactured in Canada raced around the roads of Toronto, Ontario 115 years ago. first electric car in canada • featherstonhaugh electric automobile 1893 • frederick bernard featherstonhaugh • william still • john dixon
Frederick Delius, Nature Lover Brief biography of Frederick Delius, English composer known of his passion for nature and famous for 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring.' frederick delius nature lover • delius and eric fenby • on hearing the first cuckoo in spring • a mass of life requiem • delius florida suite
Gromit in His Master's Voice Gromit, of Wallace and Gromit fame, will pose for HMV ads in Britain. The move is an attempt to refresh the chain's image. aardman animation • wallace and gromit • hmv • his master's voice • nick park
Harry Stoker Harry fitted no convention - whether as an intrepid naval commander or treading the boards with Laurence Olivier, life was simply a test. That he passed with honours! henry stoker • harry stoker • dublin 1885 • royal navy • ae2
Historical Edmonton Travel, Canada Explore historical Edmonton in the Strathcona neighbourhood, at the Royal Alberta Museum and at Fort Edmonton Park. historical travel • edmonton canada • edmonton hotels • whyte avenue alberta • edmonton vacation ab
History of EDS Types When learning about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome there are two different classifications that are frequently referenced. ehlers danlos • ehlers danlos syndrome • eds • genetic disorder • genetic disease
John Dewey: Pragmatism Biography of American philosopher and educationist John Dewey, pioneer of pragmatism and educational reforms. john dewey • john dewey biography • dewey pioneer of pragmatism • dewey pragmatism exponent • american philosopher and educator
John Muir and the National Parks John Muir turned his love for nature and wild places into his life's calling. After meeting with Muir, Theodore Roosevelt named several areas as National Parks. brief biography john muir national parks • north south americas first conservationist • love for nature wild places lifes calling • founded sierra club 1982 travels met important fig • president theodore roosevelt camped yosemite appre
Jules Massenet French Opera Master Brief biography of Jules Massenet, his life, career, operas and other works. Famous for opera Manon, Le Cid and Thaïs, with the famous intermezzo 'Meditation.' jules massenet • french composer • french opera composer • thais • meditation de thais
Major League Hitting Records Here is a comprehensive collection of career, season and single game hitting records by Major Leaguers from 1900 to the present. major league hitting records • baseball hitting records • baseball hitting • most hits career • most home runs career
Modern Australian Labour Movement A summary of the Australian labour movement from the 1970s to today, including union achievements and changes in government policy relating to unions and the workforce. history of australian labour movement • trade unions in australia • unionism in australia • women right to vote australia • aboriginal worker rights |
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