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Whist was one of the most popular card games in the nineteenth century. Many card games emerged from the original version of Whist. If you like Bridge, you'll love Whist.

Qualchan, a Yakama warrior, defended tribal lands, in the tradition of Geronimo, Cochise, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse. Yet, Qualchan's story was lost in the mists of time.

Turf Club was started as a gambling club and grew into one of the most exclusive clubs in England. Today some of most influential British men of all ages are members.

A simple to prepare salad with a great combination of delicious flavours which won't leave anyone feeling short changed when the last forkful is devoured.

A look at what is meant by "three act structure" in screen and stage play writing.

Researching into your financial options will determine whether or not you should or could invest in a franchise.

Hotels in Santa Monica, California include historic lodgings like the Shangri-La and luxury spa resorts on the beach, all just a stone's throw from the Santa Monica Pier.

In the 19th century anyone who aspired to becoming a member of 'society' wanted a carriage. This article describes the different types of carriages that people used.

The top luxury California beach hotels make the best Pacific Coast vacation. Wake up to an ocean view, eat on a beachside terrace, and take a walk on the sand: perfect.

Accommodation forms a large part of the cost of going to university. Find out which are the cheapest and also the most expensive UK universities and colleges to live at.

Bonobos live in the continent of Africa, but have a specific habitat in the humid forests south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Michael Lewis, best-selling author of Liar's Poker, has picked a collection of articles by various authors on modern financial crises starting with Black Monday in 1987.

The small artistic town of Ceret in Southern France has a very special ambience, an amazing Museum of Modern Art and a Catalan calendar of events throughout the year.

Cricket is played in more than one format and three of them are played internationally and officially ratified. Each of these formats have subtle changes to the rules.

Sad to say, the elderly in our society are often the victims of violent crimes.

Crochet and knit gifts this Easter! We look at combining making great Easter gifts with learning some new skills and techniques.

Dance students must learn how to use gravity to their advantage if they are to enhance their dance moves.

Improve your strength and fitness with little more than a twist of the volume dial of your home stereo.

Recommended books for kids including Dr Seuss, Shirley Hughes, Roald Dahl and Lauren Child. All great Christmas presents for kids who are young readers.

During the 18th and the 19th centuries, Brooks's gentlemen's club was a place for gaming, male bonding and political intrigue.

With little in the way of specialist equipment, lovely items of jewelry can be made from wire and beads. However, what is the best wire for beginners to use?

From port wine to sandy beaches to traditional fado music, Porto, Portugal's second city on the River Douro has something for everyone.

Are you thinking about taking out a no credit check credit card due to a poor credit history? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of prepaid credit cards.

Everybody can make an effort to tackle environmental issues, however small. Recycling is for whole family involvement. It's not just about waste disposal

With clocks, watches, and printed calendars, people could separate work- from playtime, which ensconced recreation as a vital component of modern life.

One of the oldest houses in Pompeii, the House of the Surgeon is the perfect example of a samnite house 'modernised' in Roman style.

Taking a brief look at how the famous soils of the Champagne region were formed by going back in time to the cretaceous beginnings of this celebrated terroir.

The new English Football season is almost here and numerous changes in playing personnel have already occurred. A breakdown of transfer activity by club follows:-

Arthur John Evans is probably not the first name that would spring to mind when talking about archaeology, but his excavations led to the deciphering of Linear script

Dog fighting, cockfighting, and a wide variety of sporting and gambling activities created escapes from the drudgery of daily living for American colonists.

A brief examination of the grape variety Chardonnay before exploring the traditional and then contemporary regions of current fine Chardonnay production.

Taverns in colonial Boston were more than places to drink, eat, or meet friends. Taverns had many roles. It's hard to imagine the town functioning without them.

Excavations of the Knossos's palace demonstrate how advanced Minoan society was in Bronze Age Crete

Even without renting or making expensive costumes, it's still possible to throw a fun and creative Jane Austen and Regency themed birthday party.