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Killruddery Gardens' 19th Century
Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- and 18th- century garden features. Early 19th century maintenance was ongoing; owners purchased cast-iron statues.
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Killruddery Gardens' Victoriana
Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- 18th- and 19th - century garden features. Renovations, begun about 1840 and shaped by popular tastes, persist.
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Bishop Francis Godwin (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Bishop Francis Godwin and/or his works.
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Johannes Kepler (Index)
A list articles at Science Fiction and Society about Johannes Kepler and/or his works.
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John Wilkins (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about John Wilkins and/or his works.
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One-Day Getaway: Senlis and Chantilly
Spend the day in Senlis and Chantilly, 2 amazing small towns about 30 miles north of Paris.
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H.G. Wells (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about H.G. Wells and/or his works.
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Birth of the Etruscans
The ancient predecessors to the Roman Empire, the Etruscans are shrouded in mystery and fascination even today.
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Intro to Minimalist Music
Often minimalist compositions appear to be mundane; the same phrase or even chord is played over and over again. What does this music say in the midst of its cyclical, re
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The Great Enrico Caruso
The life and times of the Metropolitan Opera House's biggest superstar.
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France - The Champagne Region
Reims is the capital of the Champagne region and a good base from which to tour the area. It is also home to several of the great champagne houses
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August Wilson 1945-2005
An interview with the late August Wilson, whose Pulitzer-winning plays documented the African American experience in the 20th century.
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Suikerbonen: Belgian Birth Food
Most cultures commemorate momentous occasions such as birth with a special food. A Flemish food for the arrival of a newborn is "suikerbonen" or "sugar beans.
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Toasts
Toasts for the New Year.
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American Whiskey Trail Northbound
Face facts! Alcohol has always been a part of the American landscape. Through good times and bad, war and peace, Prohibition and even a Rebellion, whiskey was there!
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Cairo, Egypt’s Vibrant Capital
Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers.
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History of Massage
A brief look at the history of massage - 2 B.C. to 2006.
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Lyric Narrative Electric
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
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Narrative Beginnings
The entry piece to a book-length narrative poem holds even more importance than it would in a general collection. Mary Jo Bang and Ruth Whitman share a technique.
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Paris- The Marais
For those who think they know Paris the Marais will come up with some surprises This ancient quarter of the capital has a long and dramatic history.
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The Unmovable Spartans
The Spartans were a fiercely disciplined society dedicated to the pursuit of military perfection.
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George Orwell (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about George Orwell and/or his works.
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Great Drives in Greece: The Mani
Travelers may know the Greek islands best, and think of Greece as perfect for a beach vacation, but take a great drive through the spectacular Mani region scenery
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Conductors, Etc.
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
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Harlan Ellison (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Harlan Ellison and/or his works.
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Isaac Asimov (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Isaac Asimov and/or his works.
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Raw Meat as Culinary Tradition
In Belgium raw meat is a delicacy. But try to convince an Indian or an American of that! Do irrational taboos still inform the taboo?
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Rome - The Series
Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...
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The Jatakas
Has your child read Aesop's fables? Does he want to read more stories involving clever animals and wise people? Are you searching for stories that teach important life lessons every child should learn? If you've answered yes to any one of these questions, then it is time you looked into the Jatakas.
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Dried Flower Arrangement
This centurie's old craft is still alive and thriving, even though the materials used are dried and have passed their used by date. Ellaborate arrangements can be created
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Faro’s Secret Spooky Bone Chapel
Human bones line a chapel, storks nest in the church towers, Roman mosaics decorate a former convent and blue tiles form murals inside gold-washed churches.
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Fun times in PA Dutch Country
Rolling farmlands with Amish buggies, Broadway style shows, wineries and shopping - a perfect day trip or week long vacation waits in Lancaster County.
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The Mighty Mycenaeans
The Mycenaean civilization was the first powerful military culture of Ancient Greece. Though short-lived, their legacy is unmistakable.
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The Secret Shame of Penny Lane
Beatles fans flock to Liverpool from all over the world just to stand in the famous Penny Lane, though very few will know why it is called that.
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Seven League Boots: A short review
A young woman who hitch-hiked around the world, solo, for seven years. Not an everday feat. And well worth reading!
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Budapest
Life can't get much better than this, I muse, as the Hungarian Masseuse's large hands knead my tired back and shoulders. I am experiencing The Gellert, Budapest's famous art-nouveau thermal spa. And what an experience it has been -- Budapest is a city of adventure!
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Collecting Teapots
Tea has a long and dignified history and teapots and tea accessories are highly collectible in both new and antique forms.
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Druids, Saints and Trees
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
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Early Exploration of California
It is believed that the name "California" derived from a Spanish novel, Las Sergas de Esplandian, written in the 15th-century. The book told of a mythical island located
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George Washington
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
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Nguyen An
Nguyen An was taken as tribute from Vietnam to China and became a eunuch in service to the Chinese emperor. He achieved a successful career as an architect.
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Silk Road Beckons Via ElderTreks
ElderTreks, famous for adventure travel for the over-50 set, has 5 spots left on May and August trips for those who long to travel in the foootsteps of Marco Polo
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