Articles related to "Imperial"
Morris Levy and George Goldner
Two major behind-the-scenes players in the development of r&b.
• george goldner
• morris levy
• phil spector
• little anthony & the imperials
• broadway
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
Merle Oberon: The Imperial Beauty
Merle Oberon was much more than Cathy in "Wuthering Heights"(1939). In addition to some fine performances, she was tireless in her work for humanity and famous as an international hostess. Here is part one of her life story.
• merle oberon
• laurence olivier
• alexander korda
• "these three"
• "the divorce of lady x"
Exhibitions at Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum has a number of exhibitions and special events planned for 2008/9, some of which will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
• imperial war museum
• terry deary
• martin brown
• horrible histories
• the frightful first world war
Imperial Delights
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
• japan
• imperialism
• world war ii
• korea
• taiwan
Imperial Fora of Rome
The Fora dedicated to the Emperors of Rome were not only monumental and ceremonial, but they also served to provide more gathering space for Roman people and officials.
• imperial fora
• roman forum
• forum romanum
• forum iulium
• forum of augustus
Imperial Temples in the Forum
Temples constructed in the Forum Romanum during the height of the Roman Empire were often not for religious purposes, but to celebrate Emperors and their immortality.
• forum romanum
• temples
• imperial rome
• emperors of rome
• deifying leaders
Imperial War Museum Duxford
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
• imperial war museum duxford
• duxford
• duxford air shows
• large visitor attraction of the year award
• spitfire
Imperial War Museum: A Profile
This exhibition centre explores the two world wars and all conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth during the 20th century and into the 21st century.
• phoney war
• imperial war musem
• wars of twentieth century
• 18-pounder
• home front
The Imperial German army of 1914
From a peacetime standing army of 870,000 men the grey coated war machine of the Kaiser eventually put almost fourteen million under arms to fight the whole western world
• world war one
• wwi
• the great war
• the imperial german army
• german empire 1914
The Imperial Russian army of 1914
With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.
• russian empire
• the ukraine
• belarus
• poland
• baltic countries
Apology to Augsburg: Background
A look at the background to the "Apology to the Augsburg Confession." In coming weeks this forum will study this important Lutheran document.
• augsburg
• apology
• melanchthon
• lutherans
• catholics
Bulbs of Afghanistan
Many bulbs are native to Afghanistan. Are you growing some?
• flower bulbs afghanistan crocus allium tulipa iris
Eunuchs
Who were the eunuchs and what was their role in the Tang Dynasty?
• castration in tang dynasty
• concubines in tang dynasty
• eunuchs in china
• imperial harem in china
• child murder in china
Great Castles in Germany: Trifels
Castle Trifels, where replicas of the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation are shown, is a top tourist destination in the Pfalz (Palatinate).
• trifels top tourist destination pfalz
• roman imperial fortress treasury
• prison king richard i lionheart coeur de lion pris
• annweiler landau pfalz palatinate treasury imperia
• imperial regalia holy roman empire
History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
• faberge
• faberge eggs
• russia
• romanovs
• easter
Independent Women of Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii, and a chronicle of Roman life frozen in time. Excavations have unearthed a wealth of information on the life of Romans, notably the women.
• pompeii
• mt. vesuvius
• women
• imperial roman
• roman women
Katsura Rikyu
Take an online tour of the Katsura Imperial Villa, near Kyoto, Japan.
• katsura imperial villa
• katsura rikyu
• kyoto
Luther at the Diet of Worms
A brief look at Worms, the site of the Diet of Worms. This also looks at the diet and what Luther was asked to do--and why he couldn't do it.
• worms
• recant
• luther
• imperial
• emperor
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS describes nephrite and jadeite, the two minerals commonly known as jade.
• jade
• nephrite
• jadeite
• imperial jade
Political Influences on Russian Easter Egg-Giving
The decorations and materials used on Easter eggs varied with different political eras in Russian history. Imperial Easter eggs and Fababerge Eggs are discussed as an important part of Russian art history during the reign of the Tsars.
• easter eggs
• russia
• faberge
• imperial
• bolsheviks
Rus Cuisines: Eclectic By Nature - Part 1
Overview of Rus cuisines including some social customs. Find out what is what with Rus cuisines & where to find good food in the Rus.
• rus
• cuisines
• recipes
• russian
• ukraine
The Palace at St. Petersburg
You can't go wrong planning your visit around the fabulous Palace of Felix Youssoupov. Don't miss the Italian staircase when you go!
• saint petersburg
• history
• travel
• white nights
• architecture
What is a Forum?
Definition of the glossary term Forum
• roman forum
• roman town
• roman city
• forum of trajan
• forum romanum
Women's Status in Medieval Vietnam
Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.
• vietnam
• ho chi minh
• communism
• women's status
• annam
Art Nouveau Hotels in Prague
Many of Prague's hotels feature the decorative curves and clean lines characteristic of the art nouveau movement. Learn more about Prague's beautiful art nouveau hotels.
• art nouveau hotels in prague
• prague’s art nouveau hotels
• art nouveau
• art nouveau hotels
• savoy hotel prague
Do Beers Age Well?
People think of aging as something that is done with wine, and that beer must be served as fresh as possible. That depends on the beer.
• cellaring beer
• lambic
• wheat beer
• weis
• pale ale
Rome - Italy - The Ancient Sites
Follow in the footsteps of Roman Emperors Julius Caesar and Vespasian, and visit the sites where gladiators fought and died and where Roman history was made.
• rome
• colosseum
• roman forum
• imperial forum
• roman
The Final end of the Austrian Navy
With a last subtle gasp the flags of Austria's last fleet has been furled
• austrian navy
• trieste
• adriatic sea
• austrian fleet
• danube river flotilla
Violin Virtuoso Efrem Zimbalist
A brief look at the life and career of the Russian concert performer Efrem Zimbalist , whose career spanned the golden age of string players.
• violinist efrem zimbalist
• russian violinist
• imperial music school
• alma gluck
• mary louise curtis bok
17th Century Russian Orthodox Iconography
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
• russian icons
• iconography
• russian orthodox church history
• imperial russian art
• collecting russian icons
Advances with Artichokes
Artichokes are highly ornamental plants that should be tried in every garden. Recent advances in breeding enable gardeners in all climates to try this delicacy.
• artichokes
• vegetable gardeners
• green artichokes
• green globe artichoke
• home gardener
Antiques in Alaska
As soon as I arrived in Anchorage, Alaska a few months ago, I headed for the first antiques shop I saw.
• alaska
• alaskan antiques
• native american art
• russian imperial art
• silver
Aristocracy in the Tang Dynasty
What was the role of the aristocracy in the Tang dynasty? How did they live?
• class conflict in tang dynasty
• sumptuary laws in china
• extravagance in tang dynasty
• class mobility in china
• imperial examination system
Building a Roman Road
The Romans built more roads than any other pre-modern civilization.
• roads
• construction
• rome
• roman
• building
Colonial Medicine (book review)
Colonial medicine is often seen as a major "tool of empire." Yet, as historian David Arnold shows us, in many ways, this aspect of the British "civilizing mission" was an abominable failure.
• book review
• colonial medicine
• david arnold
• historian
• western medicine
For Your Eyes Only Museum Exhibit
This exhibition marks the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth. It explores how events in his life affected the antics of his brain child, master spy James Bond.
• james bond
• 007
• rosa kleb
• ian fleming
• for your eyes only
Free Gaming Lessons In Las Vegas
Why spend your own money learning to play blackjack, poker or any of the other popular games in Vegas, when the casinos will teach you for free?
• las vegas
• free
• cheap
• gaming
• lessons
Free Shows In Las Vegas
From dancers on a bar to full-blown productions, Vegas offers up a wealth of shows that don't cost anything to watch.
• las vegas
• free
• cheap
• shows
• casinos
Meknes: Morocco's Forgotten Jewel
Travelers to Morocco take heed: While the tour books may skip over Morocco's least known imperial capital, Meknes is worth the trip.
• moroccan imperial capital
• moroccan tourism
• unesco world heritage site
• morocco's best vineyards
• moroccan medina
Ming Dynasty Porcelain
Beautiful blue and white Ming Dynasty porcelain has not only been popular for centuries, it played an important role in Chinese history. Learn how and why.
• ming
• dynasty
• porcelain
• blue
• white