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When you create a hand-made quilt for a friend, baby, wedding, or special occasion, choose a message that expresses all the love and care that went into your gift.

The images and inscriptions on colonial era tombstones reveal a calm acceptance of death that often seems shocking to modern sensibilities.

The exhibition of more than 120 photographs is extremely important as it has original record of people who passed through mountains during last 12,000 years

Records for any of America's first settlements are valuable to genealogists. Here's a source for colonial burials in Wethersfield, CT.

Until the discovery in 1868 of the 9th century Mesha Stele at Dhiban (modern Jordan), scant evidence of Moab, a vassal state of the Kingdom of Israel survived.

The Canadian diamond industry is brand new and rivaling that of Africa. If you want to buy a Canadian diamond, here's what you should know.

After King Tut's tomb was discovered, mysterious deaths occurred. Was this the work of a curse involving the Egyptian pharaoh's tomb?

The temple of the Emperor Augustus in Herculaneum is a well preserved example of how Roman freedmen could play a part in local civic life

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was begun by Ptolemy in the Third Century BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.

Discovering the Rosetta-Stone was pivotal in unraveling inscriptions found on ancient monuments from Alexandria to Abu Simbel

Why bring myrrh? The answer to this and other questions are found in these ideas for lessons teaching the Epiphany.

On November 13, 2008, the highly anticipated second (after The Burning Crusade) expansion pack for World of Warcraft was released by Blizzard Entertainment.

In this article, laid down for the headbangers of the future, is a selection of fine death metal albums that will withstand the fall of time.

Como, Maggiore, Garda, Orta, Iseo: each lake has its own charm and character. Find the right one for a romantic getaway, solo vacation or family holiday.

Inscriptions date from the 1620s at the Copp's Hill Burying Ground in Boston, where many founders of New England are buried.

Discover Mayan ruins tucked away in the exquisite Mexican jungle, and take a refreshing dip in the clear blue waters of Agua Azul.

Ancient Pictish carved stones and remnants have been laser cleaned and are now on display in the renovated museum at St. Vigeans in Angus, Scotland.

Sigiriya's cluster of Early Monastic dwellings on and around Pidurangala Rock may prove to be Sri Lanka's best-kept "open" archaeological secret.

The results of recent excavations at Tintagel suggest that its legendary links to King Arthur may have some basis in fact.

Was the Tophet a graveyard or the site of the ritual sacrifice of Carthage's children to its patron gods?

The Chinese writing system dates back to China's Shang Dynasty (16th-11th Century BC). Many of these ancient symbols evolved into modern day Chinese characters.

The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at the confluence of the Hari Rud and Jam Rud rivers in Ghor Province in central Afghanistan.

Of her nine novels, Toni Morrison's Paradise is unique because it is evocative and satisfies T.S. Eliot's assertion that art that is obscure is useless.

From the mid-seventh through the early fifth century B.C.E., female statues, known today as korai, emerged in Southeastern Europe in Greece and the Cyclades Islands.

The Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, represents freedom, liberty, and justice to millions around the world.

We think of the Moorish culture of Spain as limited to the south of the country and Andalusia. But the north is also full of Arab monuments and influence.

Kierkegaard discusses the features and the mindset of Ancient Greek Tragedy and the importance of fate and compares them with the modern understanding of freedom.

The first of the discoveries of cuneiform script, which reinforced the Old Testament story of the seige of Samaria, was made at the ruins of the Palace of Sargon II.

In the seventh century, the Anglo-Saxon monetary system transitioned from gold coins to small silver pennies, sometimes misnamed 'sceattas'.

Evidence from Asellina's Caupona shows that even the bar staff of a caupona interested themselves in local politics. But were they also involved in prostitution?

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has a world-class collection of Flemish paintings. This exhibition features 51 masterpieces from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.

Learn helpful tips on getting the musty smell out of old books. Plus, find out the proper place to sign a book and place a bookplate.

A quick history of Cyrus the Great, a man of mysterious background who conquered many Near Eastern kingdoms to form the Persian Empire, sent the Jews home from captivity

When visiting Jerusalem, make sure you check out Hezekiah's Tunnel. Besides traveling back into ancient times, you see God's provision for His people 2700 years ago.

Verona attracts the crowds on Valentine's Day, but drawn by Shakespeare's tale of star- crossed lovers, but the real stars are the town itself and the amazing Roman Forum

Spending time in a cemetery may seem somewhat creepy to some, but five minutes in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto can change that perception.

The city of Seville, in the region of Andalucia in southern Spain is a vibrant city with many tourist attractions including its architecture, food and festivals.

This powerful civilization held great influence particularly in North and Western Italy. However, very little evidence remains of their contributions to modern society.

The utterances of the Pyramid Texts guided the soul of the dead pharaoh safely to the seat of Ra and assured the living that death was not the end.

Fill out facts on your family tree and more through a search of cemetery records.

Surprising, fun, romantic and original marriage proposal ideas to consider if you are planning to propose this Valentine's Day.

A step by step tutorial details how to create a tombstone rubbing using various media. Anyone can easily follow these instructions on tombstone rubbings.

Acts of bravery and heroism can be honoured in a number of ways. The Air Medal is one such example. Here is the story of one recipient, Clyde Cosper.

The archetypal tale of adventure and strife known as the Epic of Gilgamesh has long been acknowledged as the greatest literary work of the Ancient Near East.

Pompeii is a rich source of archaeological evidence for the lives of urban and rural roman slaves and the role they played in roman society

The belief that the Hittites were an obscure tribe has evolved into an understanding that these chariot warriors were actually the chief rivals of Egypt's 18th Dynasty.

According to Runic and Kabbalistic interpretations, the letters of a baby's name have distinct meanings that can predict luck and success in career, wealth and family.

An ancient block of basalt, detailing the greatness of an Egyptian king, became the answer to the riddle of hieroglyphics.

The monuments in the Forum Romanum celebrate Rome's military victories, the men responsible for them, and the sacred areas that date back to the founding of the city.

There are many pay-to-use genealogy databases available online, but also hundreds of really good free sites. I've selected a few more to highlight this week.