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The West Point Foundry, produced two early locomotives.

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

James Good's Foundry in Toronto produced the first steam locomotive made in Canada. The 'Toronto' pulled carriages on the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railroad

Along with the Liberty Bell, Big Ben is one of the most famous bells in the world. It first rang out on May 31 1859 - but who was it named after?

Women working today as welders, carpenters, farriers and other traditional 'men's work' haven't taken on anything new. Colonial women led the way.

History of the sacred Easter hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" written by the English greatest hymn-writer and evangelist Charles Wesley.

Recent excavations in Mansfeld and Wittenberg confirm the literary sources that point to a social status above the norms of general peasant life in 16th Century Germany.

Slavery or salvation - you make the decision. The Pitt takes place in the glowing amber remains of Pittsburgh, lovingly referred to as "The Pitt".

Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- and 18th- century garden features. Early 19th century maintenance was ongoing; owners purchased cast-iron statues.

Elizabeth Gregory MacGill - Elsie - not only blazed a trail for women, she blasted open doors in engineering, aeronautical engineering, and business

I have an old travel writing pal who has vast experience of tramping round obscure and forgotten places and writing about them.

GIMP is a a powerful and full featured application that can have even more features added through the use of Plug-ins.

Take a journey along idyllic Weardale in the trains of yesteryear. Join or alight from the trains at the Wolsingham and Frosterley platforms or at Stanhope Station.

When the ill-fated White Russian battleship was broken up in Tunisia its guns were sent all over the world, changed hands often, and fought for many new owners.

An afternoon Eurostar from London gets you to Paris in 2 hours 20 minutes. Time for a short visit. then take the overnight sleeper from central Paris direct to Venice

Following the fire that devastated the Palace of Westminster on 16th October 1834, building had begun. The next job was to construct a bell.

Hugh and Debra didn't know what they were getting into, but now they have wonderful plans for the B&B they purchased a year ago.

The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.

The fascinating story of the creation one of Britain’s most enduring symbols.

Together with 52 other towns and cities, Essen was chosen to be European Capital of Culture 2010. From heavy industry, the city's focus has switched to music and art.

Among outdoor garden and patio furniture metal pieces are some of the biggest players, but there are reasons why cast aluminum is best. Read on to find out more.

Winner of Arthur C. Clarke and British Fantasy Awards, Perdido Street Station burst upon the SF world in 2000, making China Mieville an almost overnight success.

An in-depth review of the 28mm English Civil War Miniatures produced by Renegade Miniatures.

Sir Charles Cooted was one of the few Englishmen to survive the Confederate War, English Civil War, and then benefit from the Act of Settlement.

From Le Guin to Lewis, McCaffrey to Pratchett, fantasy abounds with dragons; cunning, devious or wise. Maxey's are as earthy, flawed and rounded as the humans they hunt.

What started off as a strike ended up with artillery and the Tsarist Imperial Guard putting down a full fledged revolt that forever after left the Presnia district Red.

The Ruhr area, once the heart of Germany's mining and steel industries, is now a vibrant cultural centre, selected as European Capital of Culture for 2010.

Dr Edward Bach was the founder of flower remedies, known as Bach flower therapy; although there are other flower remedies, the Bach flower remedies are the most popular.

Decorating Christmas trees with ornaments began in the 1800s and went on to become a traditional part of the holiday.

Touchingly low-tech and beautifully filmed, "City of Ember" need not be thrill-a-minute, but a thrill every 20 minutes and a sedated Bill Murray make it a fitful sit.

Some of the best quartz crystals in the world can be found in Arkansas. Find the best locations to dig and how to collect these beautiful quartz specimens.

The former industrial towns of Duisburg and Oberhausen in the Ruhr in Germany have changed dramatically in time for the area being European Capital of Culture 2010.

St. Paul's harbors a quietly astonishing memorial to the heroic efforts of those who worked to clear the wreckage of the Twin Towers--and to their volunteer caregivers.

Turku makes it easy to learn about the early days. Maps are available and the Luostarinmaki Handcrafts Museum is a veritable show-and-tell place.

Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael McGivney was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on August 12, 1852.

Built by Cawthra Mulock, the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto was saved from demolition in 1962 by Ed Mirvish. His vision returned golden grandeur to the historic venue

When Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, his army was accompanied by 167 intellectuals and scholars known as savants. Savant is a French term and means 'knowing.'

Collectors looking for vintage and antique trivets will find a large assortment of affordable and fascinating three-footed metal stands available.

Joseph, Oregon, may be a small town in a remote area, but its Main Street sparkles with awesome world-class sculptures, all done by local artists who donated their labor.

Get a look at the two free map packs that the marketplace offers and the one newly discounted for gamers.

The first human in space and to orbit the Earth, Gagarin is a hero of the Soviet Union and celebrated cosmonaut.

The Longbow came from humble origins in 12th Century Wales, ended Medieval Combat, and found itself on European battlefields as late as 1940.

Like Admiral Kimmel at Pearl Harbor in 1941, Russian Admiral Stark was the incorrect scapegoat for defeat in 1904 at the hands of the same attacker.

Alfred Stevens, painter and sculptor, was a genius but also a perfectionist. His memorial to the Duke of Wellington in St Paul's Cathedral (London) was his final undoing

Singapore's Clarke Quay faced demolition but a change of heart has preserved the historic builings and streets and turned the Quay into an exciting entertainment area.

Several American universities and colleges sport nicknames that are truly unique in that no other school uses the same name. Here are the stories behind four of them.

From their humble beginnings in 1903 to the recognized name they are today, the history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles is definitely the stuff legends are made of.

Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.

Indoor climbing walls and bouldering gains suppleness and power, and improves climbing technique. Enjoy indoor bouldering for its own sake or train for the outdoor season

The museum presents intriguing art works based on a synthesis of mathematics and aesthetics but doesn't provide the viewer enough by way of explanation.