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Heraldry and Coats of Arms If you've been trying to find your family's coat of arms, or family crest, you're likely to come up empty. True coats of arms belonged to individuals, not families. coats of arms • armory • family crests • family coats of arms • heraldry
Heraldry in the Middle Ages A coat of arms was a way of identifying a knight in battle or in a tournament and the use of military symbolism became widespread in twelfth century Europe. heraldry in the middle ages • the bearing of arms in medieval times • heraldry in medieval battles and tournaments • origins of heraldry • origins of coat of arms
Hiding Behind The Family Coat of Arms So you drank or used to be happy? Did it work? Who do you have to blame for your unhappiness? Do you hide behind the family coat of arms? recovery • women's recovery • alcoholism • alcohol addiction • addiction
Making a Coat of Arms Bad weather? Kids stuck inside? Here is a fun and easy project for the kids to do. art therapy • coat of arms • kids crafts • childrens craft projects • free kids crafts
Columbus Day Lesson Plan Columbus Day is not just a day to take off of school, but is a real opportunity to teach your children about the man who found America. Here are some useful ideas. columbus day • columbus day lesson plan • columbus activities • christopher columbus • columbus christopher
Medieval Glossary of Terms This glossary of terms accompanies the Medieval Lesson Plan found on this site. medieval glossary of terms • medieval glossary • the middle ages • medieval lesson plan • homeschooling
Medieval Lesson Plan for Kids Kings, knights in shining armor, noblemen, and castles all mean medieval times. Kids love to learn about the adventures of this period of time in history. medieval lesson plan • medieval for kids • homeschooling unit study • the middle ages • the middle ages for kids
Watch for Genealogy Scams Not everyone in the genealogy business is worth dealing with. There are plenty of scams, hoaxes and bad deal out there. Be aware of these common ones. genealogy hoaxes • genealogy scams • family tree scams • useless genealogy offers • family history books
Packard: The Cormorant, and Goddess of Speed Here is a brief description of two of the more prized automotive mascots in the history of motoring, the Cormorant and the Goddess of Speed on Packard automobiles. packard • antique car • classic car • vintage car • collector car
August in Liechtenstein What happened in Liechtenstein in August over the years? Read about it here! minnesinger heinrich von frauenberg • barons of frauenberg • gutenberg castle • 1st russian national army • assumption
St. Patricks Day Party Plan Ideas Planning & ideas for a fun St. Patrick's Day Ireland celebration or party. Here are recipes for resources, Irish food, Celtic music, decorating tips, and fun activities. st. patrick's day party plan • saint patrick's day irish celebration • st. paddy's day party • irish crafts recipes decorations • irish party ireland information
Symbols of Canada: Part Two Last time I promised that I would teach you more about the symbols that Canadians use to identify their country. From the beaver to the loonie, symbols of Canada are certainly unique. canada for kids • canada • canadian symbols • loonie • beaver
GenForum: You Gotta Go There! Review of GenForum. How useful is it and how to get around. ireland • irish • genealogy
The Knight and Medieval Jousting A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death. middle ages • medieval history • mediaeval • medieval jousting • the medieval joust
The Lady and the Unicorn-Questions A set of five questions for reading groups to use when discussing the novel The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier. tracy chevalier • the lady and the unicorn • the lady and the unicorn by tracy chevalier • le viste • lady and the unicorn tapestries
Chinese Export Porcelain A lovely legacy of the China Trade, Chinese Export Porcelain is highly collectible and beautiful to own. porcelain • pottery • chinese export • antiques • collectibles
Gardens of the Northern Renaissance
Renaissance gardens in France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands. france • england • germany • netherlands • renaissance
Luther's Seal What, exactly, is the meaning behind the Luther seal? What does it signify? Using the good doctor's own words, this article explains the meaning behind that seal used freely among Lutherans and in this topic on Suite 101. luther • seal • rose • ring • cross
Palaces in Sintra, Portugal On top of a hill is the Palacio da Pena, an extraordinary 19th century neo-gothic structure. By contrast, in the center of town is the 14th century National Palace. pena palace sintra portugal • palacio nacional de sintra • queen maria ii of portugal • king joao i of portugal • fernando ii of saxe coburg-gotha
An Educated Eye: An Overview "An Educated Eye: Princeton University Art Museum Collections" celebrates the New Jersey institution's 125th anniversary. museum permanent collection special exhibitions • an educated eye • princeton university art museum • sorcerers of the fifth heaven • treasures from olana
Canada's National flag. The history and creation of the canadian national flag. canada • flag • history • events
Heraldic Visitations of Britain Between 1500 and the late 1600s, heralds visited regions throughout Britain and Wales, recorded pedigrees and family history in order to establish proper use of arms. herald visitations • heraldic visitations • uk genealogy • british genealogy • visitations of england
How to Date Antique Silver Objects Functional and decorative silver objects frequently contain stylistic clues that can help determine their vintage. dating antique silver • silver decorating techniques • embossed silver • die stamped silver • how to date antique silver
Palau de la Musica Catalana A year of concerts & exhibitions will commemorate 100 years of the astounding building designed in 1908 by Domènech i Montaner, one of Spain's top Modernista architects. palau de la musica catalana • domenech i montaner • barcelona • modernista architecture • modernisme
Swiss Village Appoints A Prince The tiny village of Alvaneu, Switzerland has named a Zurich man Prince of Belfort to represent the village and bring in tourists. prince of belfort • alvaneu • switzerland • belfort castle • hotel belfort
The Legends of Wales Part one in a series about the Legends of Wales -The Red Dragon and St. David wales • red dragon • st. david • legend
Weathervanes Past and Present Weathervanes were once common on roofs in most towns. Now they are growing in popularity again, not for their useful ability to show wind direction, but as art. weathervanes • history of weathervanes • photo of weathervanes • weathervanes in history • about weathervanes
24 Hours in the CIty of Segovia The hilltop city of Segovia, two hours by train from Madrid, is famous for its Roman aqueduct. But there's much more to it than that. visit segovia • day trip segovia • day trip from madrid • segovia synagogue • segovia alcazar
Achieving The Imperial Dream The Prince of Liechtenstein had acquire the County of Schellenberg as part of his dream to be an Imperial Prince. The next step was to acquire the County of Vaduz. But that was still not enough. liechtenstein • prince • schellenberg • vaduz • dream
Alexandria VA’s Carlyle House How did one of the most formidable homes of the Potomac port city disappear from view for over a century- while remaining intact? Visit the Carlyle House for answers. carlyle house • potomac port city • formidable multi storied palladian stone structure • most mysterious home in alexandria • pioneer merchant class
All About Beavers The beaver is probably Canada's strongest symbol after our flag. At one time, it was near extinction, but thanks to a determined lady named Maude Watt, it is now thriving in every province in Canada. beaver • beaver kits • fur trade • all about beavers • ice age
America's Shrine to Music Museum A tribute to the America's Shrine to Music Museum, with violin items mentioned. violin • diana barnum • violin museum
Authentic St. Patrick's Day Places A few of the best Celtic / Irish places, gifts, food, Irish music, clothing, Guinness items, and St. Paddy's Day party goods at stores featuring products from Ireland. authentic st. patrick's day places • irish celtic products stores • fun st. patrick's day ideas • best irish music and gifts • st. paddy's irish sources online
Canada Museum Belgium The Canada Museum in Adegem is one family's attempt to remember the role the Canadian Army played in liberating Belgium from the Nazis in WW II. canada • belgium • museum • ww ii • occupation
Castles of the Gower - Part Two Second and final article on castles of the Gower peninsula in South Wales near Swansea castles • gower • loughor • oxwich • oystermouth
Facts on Grand Place, Brussels La Grand Place is the majestic centrepiece of Brussels, Belgium, a city that is far from boring, no matter what the reputation may be. grand place • belgium • brussels • park de bruxelles • travel
Go to Belem for Lisbon’s Museums Lisbon's Belem neighborhood on the Taugus is so separated from the city's historic center that it seems like another town - one filled with parks, monuments and art. lisbon belem museums • ajuda palace royal coaches • jeronimos monastery cloister • portugal culture • taugus river discoveries monument
Haunted Chateau Frontenac Hotel Standing on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River in the heart of Old Québec City, the Chateau Frontenac remains home to the Governor of New France. haunted chateau frontenac hotel • ghost sightings quebec city canada • overlooking st. lawrence river heart of old québec • construction chateau frontenac began 1893 • supervision william van horne general manager of c
Hawaii State Icons Hawaii State Icons - flags, flower and more hawaii • flag • flowers • state • symbols
Interesting Sculptures in Buda's Castle District The Castle District has some interesting sculptures, which show pictures of the Hungarian History and Fine Arts. europe • hungary • budapest • castle • castle district
Josephine Baker's French Castle The American singer, dancer and actress, Josephine Baker, led an extraordinary life. For a time, she settled at Les Milandes, a chateau in the French countryside. josephine baker • les milandes • castelnaud-la-chapelle • france • martin luther king jr.
July in Liechtenstein What happened in Liechtenstein in July over the years? Find out here! liechtenstein • prince • principality • vaduz • austro-prussian war
June In Liechtenstein What happened in the month of June over the years in the Principlaity of Liechtenstein? Find out here! june • principality • liechtenstein
Kosovo Declares Its Independence Kosovo's government has officially declared its independence from Serbia. Serbia and Russia protest the announcement, which is supported by most other countries. kosovo declaration independence serbia • february 17 2008 • prime minister hashim thaci • democratic proud free • celebrants streets pristina capital
Kutna Hora, Czech Republic From the 13th to the 16th centuries, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Kutna Hora rivaled Prague as the cultural, political, and economic center of Bohemia. kutna hora • bohemian towns • unesco world heritage sites • cathedral of st. barbara • bone church
Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots It was this week in 1587 that Mary Queen of Scots was executed. Let's take a look at the place where she was born. linlithgow palace • mary queen of scots.
London - City of Shops and Markets London has everything a shopaholic could possibly want from the street markets of Covent Garden, Camden Market and Portobello Road to posh shops in the West End. rigby & peller • fortnum & mason • selfridges • portobello road • gieves & hawkes
Maynooth to the West of Dublin Though only a small town, Maynooth has been enormously influential in an Irish history populated by a rich mixture comprising Lords Bishops Rebels and Halley's Comet. maynooth college • carton house • golf course • irish history • norman castle
Minor Characters in Chevalier A small role in Tracy Chevalier's novels is almost as interesting as being a big player. Find out about the people who supported the action. tracy chevalier • the lady and the unicorn • the lady and the unicorn by tracy chevalier • le viste • lady and the unicorn tapestries |
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