Society & Culture  & Entertainment: The Tuxedo: A Brief History

The Tuxedo: A Brief History

Known variably as the dinner jacket, or the dinner suit, this semi-formal evening-suit is primarily distinguished by satin grosgrain facings on the jacket lapels & buttons. It is also distingu

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: History Of Poland

History Of Poland

Poland (officially Republic of Poland, in Polish Rzeczpospolita Polska) is a country located in Central Europe as part of the European Union (EU) and NATO.

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: Battle of Boydton Plank Road

Battle of Boydton Plank Road

Want the fast facts about the Battle of Boydton Plank Road? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: Galilee

Galilee

Galilee is the homeland of Jesus in the Bible.

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: A Brief History of Niger - Part 1

A Brief History of Niger - Part 1

A brief introduction to the history of Niger from the time of early humans to the present day. Part 1 – Early Humans to Military Rule

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: Tabula Veliterna

Tabula Veliterna

The Tabula Veliterna is an ancient bronze tablet written in the language of the Volscians.

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: Why Is Art Important in Life?

Why Is Art Important in Life?

You could define art as vision or as intuition, as Benedetto Croce does in his essay "What is Art?" By this definition, the works of someone with a beautiful vision would be beautiful, and art would be an external manifestation of an internal state. The importance of art is related to the nature of

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: The Expressionist Theory

The Expressionist Theory

There exist many theories as to why artists make a particular type of art. According to Progressive Living, these ideas fall into many different types that vary widely. These concepts have been roughly labeled as representation, illustration, embodiment of beauty, self expression, emotional expressi

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: Victory Wreaths

Victory Wreaths

The winners of the ancient Panhellenic games, including the Olympics, received victory wreaths.

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: Ifriqiyyah

Ifriqiyyah

What was Ifriqiyyah?

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: The Battle of Stalingrad: A Turning Point on the Eastern Front

The Battle of Stalingrad: A Turning Point on the Eastern Front

The Battle of Stalingrad was a key battle on the Eastern Front during World War II. Advancing into the Soviet Union, the Germans opened the Battle of Stalingrad in July 1942. After over six months of fighting at Stalingrad, the German Sixth Army was encircled and captured. The Soviet victory at Stal

Society & Culture  & Entertainment: Baron von Steuben

Baron von Steuben

Valley Forge was the campsite for the Continental Army during the winter of 1777/1778. Located near Philadelphia, Valley Forge was made a Pennsylvania state park in 1893, and a national park in 1976. This photo tour provides an overview of the Continental Army's campsite where Washington's