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"Send Coffins"
It still ranks as one of the worst disasters in American History. What made this event all the more tragic was that it could have been prevented.
johnstown flood • 1889 • south fork dam
It still ranks as one of the worst disasters in American History. What made this event all the more tragic was that it could have been prevented.
johnstown flood • 1889 • south fork dam
CREATING A HAUNTED HOUSE
An article to guide you in your creation of a haunted house for your Halloween Theme Party.It contains ideas for all ages and some good sources of inspiration and starting points to help you.
haunted house • theme party • halloween • scary • ghosts
An article to guide you in your creation of a haunted house for your Halloween Theme Party.It contains ideas for all ages and some good sources of inspiration and starting points to help you.
haunted house • theme party • halloween • scary • ghosts
Claude Jutra's Mon Oncle Antoine
Mon Oncle Antoine is a tale not only of its main character, but of Quebec itself. While Benoit comes of age, so too does the province.
claude jutra • mon oncle antoine • criterion collection • quiet revolution • quebec history
Mon Oncle Antoine is a tale not only of its main character, but of Quebec itself. While Benoit comes of age, so too does the province.
claude jutra • mon oncle antoine • criterion collection • quiet revolution • quebec history
Friends (Quakers) and Women
Discussion of the role of women in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), highlighting a number of prominent Friends' women.
religious society of friends • quaker • margaret fell • mary dyer • elizabeth fry
Discussion of the role of women in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), highlighting a number of prominent Friends' women.
religious society of friends • quaker • margaret fell • mary dyer • elizabeth fry
New Tomb Discovery-KV63
There's a new tomb discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. KV63 is located near KV62, Tutanhkamun's tomb. It's full of sarcophagi and funerary jars.
kv63 • egypt • archaeology • tutankhamun • nefertiti
There's a new tomb discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. KV63 is located near KV62, Tutanhkamun's tomb. It's full of sarcophagi and funerary jars.
kv63 • egypt • archaeology • tutankhamun • nefertiti
I'm Looking Through You
Jennifer Finney Boylan, an award-winning author, tells about the ghosts she had to confront, both within and without, as she went from being James to Jennifer.
jennifer finney boylan i'm looking through you • jennifer finney boylan she's not there • lambda literary foundation prize jennifer finney b • transgendered american author jennifer finney boyl • jennifer finney boylan professor of english colby
Jennifer Finney Boylan, an award-winning author, tells about the ghosts she had to confront, both within and without, as she went from being James to Jennifer.
jennifer finney boylan i'm looking through you • jennifer finney boylan she's not there • lambda literary foundation prize jennifer finney b • transgendered american author jennifer finney boyl • jennifer finney boylan professor of english colby
Phillis Wheatley
As the first published African American female in the eighteenth century, poet Phillis Wheatley incorporated Christian references to describe the plight of the enslaved.
phillis wheatley • first published african american female poet • african american literary tradition • christianity • abolition
As the first published African American female in the eighteenth century, poet Phillis Wheatley incorporated Christian references to describe the plight of the enslaved.
phillis wheatley • first published african american female poet • african american literary tradition • christianity • abolition
Medinet Habu and the Valley of the Kings
This week's article is entitled, Medinet Habu,. and the Valley of the Kings" This is the temple and palace of Ramesses 111 famous for it's deeply cut reliefs and the beauty of the wall paintings, some surviving with their original colour. We also explore the Valley of the Kings with it's 60 plus tombs including tiny tomb of the Boy king Tutenkhamen. He is wearing the incredible gold death mask he was buried in. There are photos and we would love your comments in the discussion area. Click on " More Articles" for previous Journeys in Egypt, Turkey and Greece, etc.
medinet habu valley of the kings • egypt • ramesses 111 • tutenkhamen • sarcophagus
This week's article is entitled, Medinet Habu,. and the Valley of the Kings" This is the temple and palace of Ramesses 111 famous for it's deeply cut reliefs and the beauty of the wall paintings, some surviving with their original colour. We also explore the Valley of the Kings with it's 60 plus tombs including tiny tomb of the Boy king Tutenkhamen. He is wearing the incredible gold death mask he was buried in. There are photos and we would love your comments in the discussion area. Click on " More Articles" for previous Journeys in Egypt, Turkey and Greece, etc.
medinet habu valley of the kings • egypt • ramesses 111 • tutenkhamen • sarcophagus
Principle Deities of Ancient Egypt
Religion guided every aspect of Egyptian life. Based on polytheism, the worship of many gods, they had as many as two thousand Gods and Goddesses.
osiris • thoth • tehuti • egyptian deities • myth of osiris
Religion guided every aspect of Egyptian life. Based on polytheism, the worship of many gods, they had as many as two thousand Gods and Goddesses.
osiris • thoth • tehuti • egyptian deities • myth of osiris
Silverheart
A city at the heart of the Multiverse is familiar territory to Michael Moorcock's readers, but is now the setting to a novel by the creators of Elric and Wraeththu.
michael moorcock • multiverse • storm constantine • silverheart • elric
A city at the heart of the Multiverse is familiar territory to Michael Moorcock's readers, but is now the setting to a novel by the creators of Elric and Wraeththu.
michael moorcock • multiverse • storm constantine • silverheart • elric
Essential Listening: The Misfits Box Set
A review of The Misfit's Box Set.
punk • misfits • punk rock • rock n roll
A review of The Misfit's Box Set.
punk • misfits • punk rock • rock n roll
Princess Margaret: Funeral and Condolences
Arrangements for the private funeral of Princess Margaret. PM pays tribute to Royal tradition of public service. Condolence Books at St. James's Palace and Glamis Castle. Investiture of Rudolph Giuliani of New York.
queen • elizabeth • princess • margaret • glamis
Arrangements for the private funeral of Princess Margaret. PM pays tribute to Royal tradition of public service. Condolence Books at St. James's Palace and Glamis Castle. Investiture of Rudolph Giuliani of New York.
queen • elizabeth • princess • margaret • glamis
"Is This Hell?"
Everyone who has lost a loved one dreams of bringing that person back to life. But what would it be like from the returnee's point of view? (Contains spoilers for the episodes "Bargaining" and "Afterlife")
resurrection • hell • heaven • spike
Everyone who has lost a loved one dreams of bringing that person back to life. But what would it be like from the returnee's point of view? (Contains spoilers for the episodes "Bargaining" and "Afterlife")
resurrection • hell • heaven • spike
One Fear Laid To Rest
In the 19th century, this fear was real indeed. Thankfully, modern culture has been freed from its hideous grip.
death • buried alive • embalming • bell • patents
In the 19th century, this fear was real indeed. Thankfully, modern culture has been freed from its hideous grip.
death • buried alive • embalming • bell • patents
The Black Death and Medieval Art
Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.
medieval art • art • late medieval art • gothic art • the black death
Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.
medieval art • art • late medieval art • gothic art • the black death
Snorkel and Dive the Florida Keys
Vacation fun in the Florida Keys, snorkel and dive your way over 100 miles along America's tropical paradise.
scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
Vacation fun in the Florida Keys, snorkel and dive your way over 100 miles along America's tropical paradise.
scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
The 10 Most Common Phobias
The 10 most common phobias include: the fear of spiders, the fear of flying, and the fear of inescapable situations. Find out more about what causes phobias.
10 most common phobias • top 10 phobias • top 5 phobias • irrational fear • what causes phobias
The 10 most common phobias include: the fear of spiders, the fear of flying, and the fear of inescapable situations. Find out more about what causes phobias.
10 most common phobias • top 10 phobias • top 5 phobias • irrational fear • what causes phobias
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene, as a way to make the Christmas season a time of peace and goodwill.
saint francis of assisi and christmas • saint francis and nativity scenes • saint francis and christmas carols • greccio italy • nacimiento
Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene, as a way to make the Christmas season a time of peace and goodwill.
saint francis of assisi and christmas • saint francis and nativity scenes • saint francis and christmas carols • greccio italy • nacimiento
AN ARKANSAS GHOST STORY
She was the first to hear the music. Her face turned deathly white and her sewing basket dropped from her lap. Before she could rise from her rocker, John stepped to the staircase door. The music was coming from up there...just a few notes here and there, but music just the same, banjo music.
uncle • mother • sister • banjo • music
She was the first to hear the music. Her face turned deathly white and her sewing basket dropped from her lap. Before she could rise from her rocker, John stepped to the staircase door. The music was coming from up there...just a few notes here and there, but music just the same, banjo music.
uncle • mother • sister • banjo • music
What to Learn from the Story of Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty awakens from the ennui of young girlhood. Sleep is essential to brain development and emotional stability. Handsome princes are not the rescuers.
sleeping beauty • fairly tale • sleep disorder • brain development • sleep disorder and depression
Sleeping Beauty awakens from the ennui of young girlhood. Sleep is essential to brain development and emotional stability. Handsome princes are not the rescuers.
sleeping beauty • fairly tale • sleep disorder • brain development • sleep disorder and depression
Whitman's 'Reconciliation'
Walt Whitman served in field hospitals during the American Civil War (1861-1865), and he wrote extensively about his experience in both poems and essays.
walt whitman • reconciliation • loving one’s enemies • american civil war poetry • the word
Walt Whitman served in field hospitals during the American Civil War (1861-1865), and he wrote extensively about his experience in both poems and essays.
walt whitman • reconciliation • loving one’s enemies • american civil war poetry • the word
"The Days of the Dead"
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
Beguiling In Black
Knitting and DIY costuming for frugal Pagans.
free knitting patterns • pagan • costuming • gothic • witch
Knitting and DIY costuming for frugal Pagans.
free knitting patterns • pagan • costuming • gothic • witch
Images of the Egyptian Goddess Nut
Who was the Egyptian Goddess Nut, and why were depictions of her unique in Egyptian art? Why was her image used on coffin sarcophagi?
egyptian goddess nut • nut • egypt • egyptian gods • egyptian art
Who was the Egyptian Goddess Nut, and why were depictions of her unique in Egyptian art? Why was her image used on coffin sarcophagi?
egyptian goddess nut • nut • egypt • egyptian gods • egyptian art
Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher
A synopsis of Edgar Allan Poe's 'cerebral' horror story, The Fall of the House of Usher.
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • the fall of the house of usher • roderick usher • madeline usher
A synopsis of Edgar Allan Poe's 'cerebral' horror story, The Fall of the House of Usher.
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • the fall of the house of usher • roderick usher • madeline usher
Winterthur Museum
Fantastic collection of early Americana in an elegant country estate and gardens.
wilmington • delaware • winterthur • henry du pont • italian renaissance
Fantastic collection of early Americana in an elegant country estate and gardens.
wilmington • delaware • winterthur • henry du pont • italian renaissance
Detroit Beaten By Underdogs
Detriot losing to the 8th-seed Edmonton Oilers has the hockey world stunned. The number-one team in the NHL in points was humbled by an underdog but scrappy Oilers team.
edmonton • oilers • stanley • cup • playoffs
Detriot losing to the 8th-seed Edmonton Oilers has the hockey world stunned. The number-one team in the NHL in points was humbled by an underdog but scrappy Oilers team.
edmonton • oilers • stanley • cup • playoffs
Killhope Lead Mine, Weardale
High in the Pennine Hills, Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum offers a incredible opportunity to encounter what life was like for Victorian lead miners
lead • north east england • weardale • north pennines • lead mining
High in the Pennine Hills, Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum offers a incredible opportunity to encounter what life was like for Victorian lead miners
lead • north east england • weardale • north pennines • lead mining
Princess Margaret Dies; World Tributes
The Queen announces "with great sadness" that "Her beloved sister, Princess Margaret, died peacefully in her sleep this morning at 6.30am in the King Edward VII Hospital." Tributes pour in from around the world for the Princess whose life was no fairytale.<B>Obituary section Updated 11 February</B>
queen • king • elizabeth • margaret • charles
The Queen announces "with great sadness" that "Her beloved sister, Princess Margaret, died peacefully in her sleep this morning at 6.30am in the King Edward VII Hospital." Tributes pour in from around the world for the Princess whose life was no fairytale.<B>Obituary section Updated 11 February</B>
queen • king • elizabeth • margaret • charles
Classic Authors: Victor Hugo
A brief biography of Victor Hugo.
victor hugo • french literature • napoleon
A brief biography of Victor Hugo.
victor hugo • french literature • napoleon
Come the Revolution
Someday there may be more racing fans watching from home than at certain race tracks.
home-betting • betting • racing • horses • racetracks
Someday there may be more racing fans watching from home than at certain race tracks.
home-betting • betting • racing • horses • racetracks
Giving Up The Ghost?
This Halloween season brings with it the final publishing demise of Wraith: the Oblivion, White Wolf's RPG where players portray passionate ghosts struggling against the destruction of everything they once loved.
white wolf • wraith • wraith the oblivion • ghosts • world of darkness
This Halloween season brings with it the final publishing demise of Wraith: the Oblivion, White Wolf's RPG where players portray passionate ghosts struggling against the destruction of everything they once loved.
white wolf • wraith • wraith the oblivion • ghosts • world of darkness
The Real Dracula
Yes, Dracula was real. Read the chilling life story of this evil prince.
dracul • vlad the impaler • vlad tepes • walachia • wallachia
Yes, Dracula was real. Read the chilling life story of this evil prince.
dracul • vlad the impaler • vlad tepes • walachia • wallachia
2007 Holiday Film Releases
Every holiday season movie audiences have come to expect prominent film releases and this season will be no exception.
2007 holiday film releases • american gangster • bee movie jerry seinfeld • fred claus • beowulf
Every holiday season movie audiences have come to expect prominent film releases and this season will be no exception.
2007 holiday film releases • american gangster • bee movie jerry seinfeld • fred claus • beowulf
Early American Embalming Methods
Though embalming the dead has been done for millennia, modern embalming methods that rival those of the ancient Egyptians have only been around for about 160 years.
early american embalming methods • civil war helped develop embalming • civil war created embalming need • french developed modern embalming • jean nicolas gannal
Though embalming the dead has been done for millennia, modern embalming methods that rival those of the ancient Egyptians have only been around for about 160 years.
early american embalming methods • civil war helped develop embalming • civil war created embalming need • french developed modern embalming • jean nicolas gannal
Haunted Easton, PA Library
The first ghostly happenings began in 1901 when the cemetery that fell into disuse was being readied for construction of the new Easton Library to be built there.
haunted easton • pa library • haunted pennsylvania places • ghosts of easton pa public library • pennsylvania ghosts
The first ghostly happenings began in 1901 when the cemetery that fell into disuse was being readied for construction of the new Easton Library to be built there.
haunted easton • pa library • haunted pennsylvania places • ghosts of easton pa public library • pennsylvania ghosts
Visit Sicily - Greek Temples and Ancient Towns
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has something for everyone: Greek temples, beaches, and great markets in the capital, Palermo. An historic part of Italy
explore italy - sicily • sicily italy palermo • sicily italy greek temples at agrigento • sicily italy historic teatro massimo • sicily italy ancient town of cefalu
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has something for everyone: Greek temples, beaches, and great markets in the capital, Palermo. An historic part of Italy
explore italy - sicily • sicily italy palermo • sicily italy greek temples at agrigento • sicily italy historic teatro massimo • sicily italy ancient town of cefalu
Cup and Ring Markings
In many upland and coastal areas of England, Scotland and Ireland exposed rocks are decorated with hollowed cup markings surrounded by concentric rings.
cup and rings • prehistoric • rock art • roughting lynn • temple wood
In many upland and coastal areas of England, Scotland and Ireland exposed rocks are decorated with hollowed cup markings surrounded by concentric rings.
cup and rings • prehistoric • rock art • roughting lynn • temple wood
How Art Communicates
Can painters and sculptors make a difference to society? The work of many artists, such as Fiona Hall and Michel Tuffery, suggests that they can.
art appreciation • what is art? • art and the viewer • art and social issues • schools of art criticism
Can painters and sculptors make a difference to society? The work of many artists, such as Fiona Hall and Michel Tuffery, suggests that they can.
art appreciation • what is art? • art and the viewer • art and social issues • schools of art criticism
Jules Pascin French Painter
The French Expressionist artist, Jules Pascin, created beautiful paintings and drawings of naked women who were often prostitutes or artist's models.
jules pascin • french expressionist • prince of montparnasse • sexy painting • paintings of women
The French Expressionist artist, Jules Pascin, created beautiful paintings and drawings of naked women who were often prostitutes or artist's models.
jules pascin • french expressionist • prince of montparnasse • sexy painting • paintings of women
Pharoah of Philadelphia
After a 30-year absence, the Egytian exhibit features artifacts from the Pharoahs, including King Tutankamun.
egypt • pharoahs • tutankamun • franklin institute • philadelphia
After a 30-year absence, the Egytian exhibit features artifacts from the Pharoahs, including King Tutankamun.
egypt • pharoahs • tutankamun • franklin institute • philadelphia
Ramblin' Jack Elliott Returns
4/5: Country-folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliott returns with an introspective new album that tackles such lofty themes as aging, dying and opium dens.
ramblin' jack elliott • country • folk • country music • folk music
4/5: Country-folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliott returns with an introspective new album that tackles such lofty themes as aging, dying and opium dens.
ramblin' jack elliott • country • folk • country music • folk music
Slovakia’s Bojnice Castle
Bojnice Castle in western Slovakia could easily be the inspiration for Disney's Cinderella Castle. Its Gothic and Renaissance mix and spooky history make it a must-see.
bojnice castle • bojnice chateau • slovak castles • chateaux czechoslovakia • count pálffy
Bojnice Castle in western Slovakia could easily be the inspiration for Disney's Cinderella Castle. Its Gothic and Renaissance mix and spooky history make it a must-see.
bojnice castle • bojnice chateau • slovak castles • chateaux czechoslovakia • count pálffy
The Death of Wild Bill Hickok
The legendary Wild Bill Hickok breathed his last whilst playing poker in the Number Ten Saloon Deadwood.He met his fate at the hand of John (Broken Nose Jack) McCall
wild bill hickok • wild bill • james butler hickok • deadwood • number ten saloon
The legendary Wild Bill Hickok breathed his last whilst playing poker in the Number Ten Saloon Deadwood.He met his fate at the hand of John (Broken Nose Jack) McCall
wild bill hickok • wild bill • james butler hickok • deadwood • number ten saloon
The Irreconcilable Differences Between Star Wars and Gabby Hayes
Darth Vader with a six-shooter? I don't think so.
star wars • han solo • wookie • darth vader • death star
Darth Vader with a six-shooter? I don't think so.
star wars • han solo • wookie • darth vader • death star
Casey Martin vs. The PGA: Conclusion
The continuation of Casey Martin's legal battles with the PGA. Will the PGA recognize the legalities of the American's with Disabilities Act?
suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabled • handicapped • golf
The continuation of Casey Martin's legal battles with the PGA. Will the PGA recognize the legalities of the American's with Disabilities Act?
suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabled • handicapped • golf
Cloth Which Signifies
Textile design in flags, banners, insignia, kites and windsocks
textile • design • flags • banners • insignia
Textile design in flags, banners, insignia, kites and windsocks
textile • design • flags • banners • insignia
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