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- Get Taste of Bendigo the 19th Century Australian Mining TownBendigo, Victoria is one of the finest examples of a prosperous 19th century gold rush town in Australia. Just an hour and a half drive inland on the Calder Highway from Melbourne, Bendigo is one of Melbourne's favorite holiday destinations.
- Immigration - 19th Century and TodayShould government work to limit immigration to America? Do immigrants strengthen or weaken American society? Can America still afford to be a nation of immigrants? Explain your responses with clear historical evidence and examples.
- Social Darwinism in the 19th CenturyA brief history and definition of Social Darwinism and its rise to prominence during the age of big business.
Great Inventions of the 19th CenturyTimeline of some of the greatest inventions still used today.- The Man Who Lived with a Crowbar Rammed Through His Skull: 19th Century NeurosurgeryPhineas Gage was a foreman for a crew of railroad construction workers, he suffered a major accident when a crow bar like tool penetrated his brain. Gage miraculously recovered.
- England in the 19th CenturyEngland emerging as top power in the 19th century was due to its technological, industrial, scientific and economic advancements. All these allowed it to develop its navy and military and expand.
- The Interaction of Pure Theoretical Science and Applied Science in the 19th CenturyHow pure theoretical science and applied science interacted in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Towards Temporality: A 19th Century TimescapeDiscussion of the role of time and space in 19th century scientific knowledge.
19th Century White English Ironstone: The Perennial American FavoriteSince the mid nineteeth century white English ironstone has been the ideal and Americans have never been able to get enough of it- High School Lesson on 19th Century Golf Courses in ScotlandInteresting research project and group activity for high school students. While golf may not be a topic in most high schools the main goal of this lesson is to practice research and teamwork.
- Pawn IslandA character imagines the stories and circumstances of a park's past visitors in this free verse poem based on an image of empty park benches. My first foray into the popular field of chess poetry.
- The 19th Century Custom of Photographing the Recently DeceasedAs the art of photography became more affordable during the 19th century, people began having memorial photographs made of their recently deceased loved ones.
- Visit the Genesee Country Village and MuseumThe Genesee Country Village and Museum is located in Mumford, NY
Governmental Indemnity SettlementsIndemnity settlements represent a way for a government to financially get past a historical wrong to a group of people.
The Zombie InvasionAs zombies invade our television and social media, we must be cautious that they aren't also invading our minds.- Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier: Paintings of HistoryDetails important biographical events in the life of Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier as well as his contributions to the art world.
- Does Your Computer Have a Hand Loom in Its Past? Jacquard's Web and Other BooksIn the 19 century, Jacquard built a better loom. Thence came the computer. A review of Jacquard's Web by James Essinger, and other books
- Problems Facing Nature ReservesThis article discusses the importance of nature reserves as well as the problems that they are facing.
- Settlement of the West-19th CenturyAnalysis of why west became such an important thing in the lives of Americans.
3 Generations of the Barrymore DynastyThis first entry in a multipart series about Hollywood dynasties describes the First Family of Filmmaking, the Barrymores, from their 19th-century forebears to current torchbearer Drew Barrymore.- How to Become a ButlerThe average salary of a butler may astound you. This article explains the basics of butlering.
- How Early 19th Century Art Reflects Changes of the United StatesHow the paintings of early nineteenth century artists reflected the social, economic, and geographical changes of the U.S. during that time.
- Get that High Speed Electronic Grid Built Mr. PresidentAnnals of Poetic Politics
- Spirituality and FaithFaith is very important to God. It is also fragile and must be tended and watered continuously. This is an observation of the affects of technology on faith.
- 9/24/10 Daily Dose of NonsenseSome days just are not good.
Travel: Old Bethpage Village RestorationOne of Long Island's great treasures to visit is Old Bethpage Village Restoration located in Old Bethpage, New York. It is a village that you can walk around, and see what 19th century life was like. This article explains all about it.- 19th Century Neurosurgery: Deliberately Damaging the BrainThe zeigist of the 1800's did not include moral accountability. There was no such thing as human rights for the mentally ill. To justify advancing medical science many neurosurgeons literally damaged the brains of their patients to record the results.
Appreciating Bulwer-LyttonEdward George Bulwer-Lytton a master of evocative literary wordiness. Cut out a third of his words and you'll still understand him. But why would anyone want to do that?
Poets Time Left BehindHow much do you know about Laura E. Richards, Edwin Arlington Robinson, Julia Ward Howe, Marion Harland, Frances Osgood and Elizabeth Ellet?- President Obama School Speech: Are Conservatives Acting like the Know Nothing Party of the 19th Century?Why are conservatives so adamantly against the President even speaking to children about being good students?
- Exploration of Professional Pianists and Their Virtuoso Musical TalentHow could we ever enjoy any musical venue, big or small, without a pianist? They warm our hearts, tickle our souls, commemorate our loved ones and help blooming musicians to be launched into their careers. Indeed, we need our beloved pianists!
- Anemometer - Basic FactsAn anemometer is a device that is used to take wind readings. It can be used easily and gives very dependable and accurate readings.
- Things to Try Before You Die - PuntingPunting may not be seen as one of the most dare-devilish activities you could undertake but if you have a spare afternoon and would like to relax in the sun, harking back to a time when men permanently wore suits, nothing could be more enjoyable
Tour Martin Co., Florida's 19th Century 'Hut of Shelter'Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge in Martin Co., FL is a Museum which allows the visitor to step back in history, to the 1800s when the barren coast of Florida only had a handful of rescue stations for sailors.
The Victorian Canon: 19th Century Books that Everyone Should ReadThis article reviews a number of Victorian authors and works that can be considered "must-reads" for any true book lover.- Encountering the Pre-RaphaelitesAn essay on the birth and nurture of Pre-Raphaelitism in the late 19th century.
- How Elizabeth Jordan Avoids Pitfalls of 19th Century Female JournalistsArguments suggesting that female reporters in the late 19th century were victims of sympathy and sensation neglects the work of Elizabeth Jordan.
- The Longest Symphony Ever Written: Mahler's Third SymphonyThis is a comparative review and analysis of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 in D Minor; the longest symphony ever written.
- Chair Persontables...can be both exquisite and solid at the same time,
- Boxwoods: A Landscape ClassicAs long as their have been civilizations, people have been cultivating boxwoods. They have proven to be both practical and durable, not to mention beautiful. Today they come in many forms and are a favorite of designers and gardeners.
