Articles related to "Breton"



André Breton and Surrealism
Life and works of French writer André Breton who helped found surrealism and wrote the Manifesto of Surrealism.
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Brittany - Best of French Cuisine
Among Brittany's best loved towns are; Dinard, Dinan,Quimper and Rennes where lovers of history and gastronomes will feel at home.
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Relax in Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia
Lake Ainslie is one of those off-the-beaten-track destinations but one that's well worth the side trip if you're looking for natural beauty and tranquility.
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French Celts - Bretons
Indigenous Breton guestwriter speaks about loss of Bretagne's indigenous language and cultural identity.
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Celtic Colours Festival
Planning a fall vacation? Head to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for the Celtic Colours International Festival, a world-class celebration of cultural heritage
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An Interview With Susan Young de Biagi
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
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Finding Celtic Materials
This article discusses the availability of Celtic language learning materials on- and offline.
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John Cabot
John Cabot explored the eastern coastline of Canada in 1497. He was searching for the Northwest Passage.
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Top Online Multimedia Projects
Animated folk tales; Elftrance images and other great Flash and QuickTime diversions.
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Nova Scotia Beach Vacation Guide
With 6000 km (3728 miles) of coast, it's no wonder Nova Scotia beaches are popular. Read on for beach vacation destinations near Cape Breton and the Northumberland shore.
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Nova Scotia's Gaelic College Performances
The Nova Scotia Gaelic College on Cape Breton preserves Celtic ancestry through music, literature and the arts and offers seasonal performances to the public.
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English Immersion Works In California
Advocates for bilingual education are stunned by recent results in California.
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A GLIMPSE OF CANADA,
A Glimpse Of Canada, tells something about the picturesque beauty of my country. From the rocky bluffs of Newfoundland, to the Queen Charlotte Islands north of Vancouver Island, I have included something about each province. This article is just a small glimpse of each of Canada's provinces, including our new territory, Nunavut.
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Eastern Coyotes Kill Young Toronto Singer
The first recorded fatal attack by coyotes in Canada is a warning for people venturing into areas where eastern coyotes are found to treat them with extreme caution.
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Nova Scotia Hiking Vacations
Nova Scotia hiking trips include visiting the Cape Breton Highlands, trekking in Keji National Park, and walking on the clean sands of the excellent local beaches.
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Yn y dechreuad yr oedd y Gair: P-Celtic Languages
Welsh and Breton dig in for the fight of their lives.
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Marc-André Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Marc- André Fleury, star goalie for the Pittsburgh Penguins, talks about the Stanley Cup Finals, Team Canada, his Jersey Retirement and growing up in Sorel, Quebec.
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An Introduction to Celtic Languages
This article gives a quick background to the many Celtic languages and their presence on the Internet, as well as introducing the links on this site.
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Controversial Artists of the Twentieth Century
Reading books on artists is second-best to seeing their exhibits. These three texts trace the biographies and work of some of the world's most controversial artists.
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Learning Celtic Languages Online
This article covers the basics of learning a Celtic language online, including the types of sites available and how to find and use them.
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Learning to Speak Manx
Like other Gaelic tongues, the Manx language is difficult for most English speakers to learn.
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Long-term and Degree Courses in Celtic Languages: Ireland and the United Kingdom
This article attempts to identify and briefly describe all of the opportunities for studying Celtic languages in Ireland and the UK.
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Long-term and Degree Courses in Celtic Languages: North America
This article looks at the variety of university programs in Celtic language-related studies available in North America.
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Miró, Calder, Giacometti and Braque
More than 140 works by Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti and Georges Braque have been loaned by the Maeght Foundation for an exhibition at the RAA, London.
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Nova Scotia Driving Trips
Whether on two wheels or four, visitors can explore the pretty Nova Scotia coast over a series of scenic trails that link together the most popular NS attractions.
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Opera Guide– La Dolores (Los Amantes de Teruel)
The 1895 Spanish opera La Dolores (Los Amantes de Teruel), composed by Tomás Bretón, concerns the plight of a woman mistreated by her lover.
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Museums in Brittany, France
Explore the history of fishing, Breton seafaring and culture, traditional costumes and handicrafts in Quimper and one of the biggest French Naval bases.
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Salvador Dali
Article on Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali.
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A Look at the Provinces, Part VIII: Nova Scotia
his is the eighth article in the series. Nova Scotia is the most Eastern Mainland territory in Canada. Situated east of New Brunswick is one of the provinces that made up Acadia. It has an area of 55,490 square kilometres and has a population of 899,942 people. The Capital is Halifax. It was one of the founding provinces in 1867.
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Granny Ross
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
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Parisienne Trend for Fall Winter 2009
Women's fashion is having a Parisienne moment with classic French cuts, sassy stripes and rich fabrics - channeling French film heroines of the previous decades.
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Paul Nash and Yves Tanguy
Learn something new from comments made about these two abstract and surrealist artists who created unique landscapes.
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European folk boom?
Eurosceptics needn't worry about folk music - national identities are alive and well.
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European folk boom?
Eurosceptics needn't worry about folk music - national identities are alive and well.
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1066 And All That
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October. The Travelsleuth visits the site at Battle, in East Sussex and discovers a superb hotel nearby.
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Choice Cuts: March 2002
That's right, kids, a dozen fine discs carved up and served to you rapid-fire. Featuring Knotworking, Chris Lee, Tiger Saw, Natalie MacMaster, SushiRobo, Bertrand Burgalat, Pablo, Liz Capra, Attila & Dave Project, Heather Shayne Blakeslee, Justin Roth, and Totally Blind Drunk Drivers.
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Historic Louisbourg Nova Scotia
Are you a history buff? Come to Nova Scotia and tour the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest historical reconstruction in Canada!
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Korai: Statues of Greek Maidens
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.
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Queen Anne's War
In Europe, after the death of King Charles II of Spain, Louis XIV puts Philip, his grandson, on the throne. This started a war in Europe and in the American colonies.
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Review of BBC1's The Diary of Anne Frank
Ellie Kendrick puts in a compelling performance, capturing Anne's rebelliousness as well as her humour and sensitivity.
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Salvador Dali Surreal Artist
Use the artwork of Spanish artist Salvador Dali to teach about Surrealism and the Surrealist movement of art history.
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Salvador Dali's The Persistence of Memory
Learn a bit more about Salvador Dalí's 1931 painting featuring the famous melting clocks.
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The Life of John Cabot
Born Giovanni Caboto, John Cabot was an Italian explorer and navigator, who is traditionally believed to be the first modern European to see what, is now called Canada.
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Battle of Hastings: The Finale
The Battle of Hastings ended in victory for William and defeat and death for Harold. But William would find it tough going, both near the end of the battle and after.
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Guide to Nantes
Nantes will be hosting a number of matches in the Rugby World Cup this autumn. But besides the matches there's a lot to see in this fine city- certainly more than enough.
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Historic Halifax Attractions and Events
From storied buildings to cultural events, Halifax offers rich historical attractions. Visit the Titanic graves, world-class museums, or take a walking tour.
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The Silver Dart: 100th Anniversary of Flight
Constructed of silk balloon cloth, pipe, wood, tape and wire, and with a Curtiss 40-hp engine, JAD McCurdy flew the Silver Dart on Feb 23, 1909 at Baddeck Bay, NS
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Battle of Hastings, Part 2
Harold was holding his own quite well against the Norman advance, until William came up with a way to root the Saxons out of their defensive positions.
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Best Eastern Canada Biking Destinations
To exchange the fast pace of car trips with the relaxed tour on a bike through the beautiful countryside in eastern Canada brings a more intensive experience of the land.
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Saint Antoine Daniel
Saint Antoine Daniel was one of the first Jesuit missionaries in Canada, working among the Hurons for twelve years before his death in 1648.
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