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Unicorn Legends Unicorn legends date back far into our ancient Pagan past where they were described as having many different shapes and colors. Today, however, it is the pure white unicorn that captures our fascination. unicorn • history • knights • kids • children
John Surtees: Grand Prix Legend The story of a dedicated and talented rider who dominated the Grand Prix bike scene in the 1950s and went on to become Formula 1 champion for Ferrari in 1964. motor racing • motorcycle racing • vincent • norton • isle of man
Motorcycle Legend Harry Hinton The story of a remarkable Aussie motorcyclist - Harry Hinton. For over two decades he was the outstanding national and international road racer from 'down under'. motor sport • motorcycle racing • serious accident • bsa rider • aussie legend
Wilma Rudolph, A Legend. running, running links, runner's stories, running tips and more. wilma rudolph • stories • questions • answers
Marvelous Mojitos! The history of the mojito, the lore and the debates. The cocktail of choice for pirates, swashbucklers and this writer: who found the tastiest version in Ft. Lauderdale! mojito • samba room • cocktails • mixed drinks • mojito legend
Once in a Wilde Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here. oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
Roses in Folklore -- Part 2 Part 2 of the series exploring roses in world folklore. rose folklore • rose mythology • legends • fables • persia
St George and the Dragon Boys, as well as girls, love stories about knights and dragons. The most popular of these stories is the tale of how Saint George defeated a dragon and saved a city from dragon • story • children • saint • george
Wii Video Games: A Buyer's Guide Now that Nintendo's newest console is getting easier to find, it's a good time to take a look at the current library to see what's worth buying. wii • nintendo • nintendo wii • legend of zelda • legend of zelda: twilight princess
Pocahontas Saves John Smith Captain John Smith tells of being taken captive in 1607, by Powhatan. Fearing Smith would be killed, Pocahontas flung herself across Smith, attempting to prevent his deat pocahontas • john smith • powhatan • truth or legend • papoose
Pocahontas Pocahontas: Daughter of Powhatan, Saves John Smith after arrival at Jamestown, becomes peacemaker. pocahontas • daughter of powhatan possibly saves john smith • pocahontas a nickname meaning playful one • pocahontas as daughter of chief powhatan • legends about pocahontas
Lord and Lady Baltimore Cakes Imagine making a cake whose delectable taste leaves such an impression on an individual's taste buds that it is immortalized in one of their novels? Well, such is the case of the Lady Baltimore Cake. lady baltimore cake • lord baltimore cake • white cake • yellow cake • urban legend
Pat Benatar CD: Innamorating Profile of Pat Benatar and her album Innamorata. pat benatar • cd innamorata released 1997 • singles strawberry wine and at this time • invincible on soundtrack the legend of billie jean • 1993 cd gravity's rainbow
Author of Washington's Biography Did George Washington, as a small boy, chop down his father's cherry tree or did Weems invent this story for his biography of George Washington entitled: Life of George W george washington’s cherry tree legend • father of our country • mason locke weems • wood chopping • i can not tell a lie
The Great Rube Foster Andrew 'Rube' Foster was a legendary pitcher and a great businessman. He used his arm and his brains to build and maintain the first successful Negro League teams. negro league baseball • the negro leagues • rube foster • founder of negro league baseball • baseball hall of fame
Washington’s Cherry Tree George Washington as a child, according to the writing of Mason Locke Weems, is believed to have chopped down a cherry tree. Is the tale legend or fact? washington’s cherry tree • american legends and facts • george washington • america’s first president • mason locke weems
Alexander The Great The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived. alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
The Morgan Beatus: Apocalypse and Commentary, Part I The Morgan Beatus:Part I of III pierpoint morgan library • monasticism • symbolism • catholic • . medieval
Red Velvet Cake A different twist on Devil's Food Cake red velvet cake • devil's food cake • southern recipes • baking cake • red
Italy-Sardinia: The Aga Khan got his eye on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda in the 1960's and spent millions in this unknown area, creating a holiday village for the rich and famous.. some of the cleanest beaches in italy • explore barbagia region • ancient structures known as nuraghe • most perfect megalithic formations in europe • nuoro is the main town
Aboriginal Humour Colonists retaining Indigenous place names for towns are not always thrilled to find out what the Aboriginal language words actually mean... aboriginal joke • indigenous humour • indigenous orthography • lavatory humour • goonies
Iceland's Mystical Beings With Iceland's contrasting and extreme landscapes even a skeptic will wonder about the possibilities of another world's existence iceland's hidden people • elves • trolls • odin • ymir and the middle earth
Write Compelling Opening Lines It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines. writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
Easter: I Have Seen the Lord! Easter fun and Easter serious. easter • jesus • savior • crucifixion • mystical city of god
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. jataka • buddhism • etext • books • kids
The Seventh Heart Review of author Marina Fitch's first novel, The Seventh Heart. marina fitch • fantasy novel • review • the seventh heart • mother nature
Hypatia: Philosopher and Symbol She is Hypatia, and she has become both a symbol and a cause, often unconnected with the realities of her life and ideas. Separating the facts about her from the legend challenges today's scholars. philosophy • hypatia • neoplatonism • giacobazzi • kirtland community college
Romanticism in Music Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since. romantic • music • romanticism • romantic period • music
Collecting Teapots Tea has a long and dignified history and teapots and tea accessories are highly collectible in both new and antique forms. teapots • tea drinking • history of tea • afternoon tea • figural teapots
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. folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
George Armstrong Custer The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals. general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
Lightning Safety Tips Lightning season is starting, and it helps to be reminded of how to stay safe from strikes. Here is a quick primer of lightning safety tips. lightning • thunderstorms • hiking • backpacking • safety
Portugal Trivia: Algarve Facts Southern Portugal: Information and statistics on the Ria Formosa, chameleons, chapels made from bones, dolphin-watching, slave trading, salt pans and cork museum. algarve facts • castro marim castle • faro trivia • carvoerio dive course • tavira salt pans
Ricky Carmichael Retires For ten years Ricky Carmichael has dominated the world of motocross/supercross. Now, with his retirement from the sport, Carmichael eyes a new career. ricky carmichael • motocross • supercross • nascar • extreme sports
The Death of Pocahontas Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London. pocahontas • london • england • shakespeare • king james i and queen anne
The Real Cleopatra Desperate to keep Egypt in her hands, Cleopatra goes to great lengths to get her way. But, fate has a different plan for her. cleopatra • julius caesar • octavian • egypt • rome
Washington Book Makes Money Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Who Was Jean Lafitte? A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate. jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans |
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