Antonia Canova is revered for his neoclassical style and his fine attention to the human form depicted in a number of delicately featured marble statues.

Nov 19, 2008 - Jo Lamb

This devotional is the twentieth in the series on "Embracing God's Purpose for Your Life." Today's devotion shows that God's promises never fail.

Aug 23, 2011 - Yvette Stupart

Two books listing marriage and death notices from Charleston, South Carolina, can help researchers looking for records from the early 1800s.

Aug 1, 2010 - Katharine Garstka

Learn about a playground that is said to be inhabited by children that are dead.

Jun 24, 2011 - Deb Lamb

The state of South Carolina is a study in contradiction and contrast, a clash of antebellum and reconstruction, a still-happening history, if you will.

Aug 2, 2011 - Rick Stelnick

The African Grove Theatre in 1820s New York City was the first to present black actors in a venue developed specifically for them

Feb 22, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

These records of the Chase and Davis families of Newburyport, MA, primarily pertain to people born in the 1700s. A bonus: Often their parents are named.

Dec 6, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Independence from Spain was decades long for many South American nations who were inspired by the revolutions in France and the United States.

Jun 12, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

Slave revolts through four centuries include Prosser, Turner and Vesey. Captured Blacks mutiny aboard the slave ship Amistad. Some 500 slaves revolt in Louisiana.

Jan 29, 2007 - Mary Trotter Kion

Romantic poet, Percy Bysse Shelley had a short, but intense life. Shelley was a rebel and an eccentric, whose outrageous behaviour shocked society.

Feb 18, 2011 - Janet Cameron

The most recent National Trust acquisition in North-east England is the last, and perhaps finest English Baroque creation of architect Sir John Vanbrugh.

Oct 13, 2010 - Anthony Toole

Children of actors Roger and Sarah Kemble followed their parents' footsteps onto stages with varying degrees of success after Sarah, John, and Stephen.

Aug 3, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

Stephen Kemble, member of the famous acting family, was theatre manager in England and Scotland, and an acclaimed actor as Falstaff.

Aug 2, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

Charles Dickens lived in many houses throughout his life. Most no longer exist, but the sites of several childhood homes can still be visited

May 13, 2010 - John Welford

Born in Scotland, John Alexander Macdonald grew up in Kingston. A quiet boy, John was passionate about books, language, and eventually, law, politics and Canada.

Jan 12, 2009 - Susanna McLeod

Short biography of Spanish Rococo and Romantic artist Francisco de Goya. His paintings and etchings provide insights of Spanish life and history.

Mar 30, 2007 - Tel Asiado

German-born Julius von Haast made a contribution to early New Zealand that was hugely significant for both science and society.

Aug 6, 2010 - Brian Cross

Found in New South Wales, Australia, is a dining experience like no other. Like food? Like horses? Here's the ultimate horse related experience!

Aug 13, 2011 - Chris Thomas

Hovering the mouse over the image brings up the words "Mary Shelley's 213th birthday", and clicking on the Doodle brings up the search page for Mary Shelley

Aug 30, 2010 - Aaron Gerrity