There are many “near greats” in the field of prose and poetry but only a blessed few “greats,”…a few icons,…a few splendid writers whose prose and poetry have impacted mankind in such a way as to influence and affect men and women and to move them to action that benefits mankind as a whole. Such … Continue reading
An Opulent Palace Inspired By A Fit Of Royal Envy? It was a party to end all parties, all the guests agreed, held in honor of the young French King Louis XIV. Host Nicholas Fouquet, France’s Minister of Finance, had in essence invited the boss home for dinner, and taken great pains to impress him. … Continue reading
With his invention of the printing press, Gutenberg was the first European to use movable type printing, around 1439 A.D. Gutenberg’s invention of mechanical movable type printing started the Printing Revolution and is widely regarded as the most important event of the modern period. To Read the Full Article, Download File: Johannes Gutenberg – The … Continue reading
One of William’s first acts as king was to order the construction of a vast stone castle within the southeast walls of London. Located on the north bank of the Thames River, the structure was meant for defense and as a prison for William’s enemies. The fortress, which eventually came to be known as the … Continue reading
In 1533 A. D. a highly advanced civilization lay spread all across the Andes Mountains. The Inca Indians commanded an empire that stretched for more than three thousand miles and was about twice the size of the present day State of Texas. This Empire boasted paved roads, intricate fortifications as good as any in the … Continue reading
A Fast-Growing Investment That Was Quick To Wilt In the fall of 1636, it wasn’t the Dow or the Nasdaq exchanges that investors in the Netherlands were watching, but rather the price of the tulip bulb. The flower had become a passion in this nation of gardeners, with demand far out stripping supply. To Read … Continue reading
From parades to political rallies, brass bands have long played a major part in public social gatherings. Some suggest that they arose from the French Revolution, as egalitarian-minded leaders organized musical extravaganzas for their citizens. Orchestras of wind instruments were assembled to perform republican anthems, as they were best suited for these outdoor events. However, … Continue reading
Precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum, are valued for their scarcity as well as for their unique properties, such as luster, non-reactivity, and malleability. Because of their desirable qualities, these precious metals have been mined for thousands of years. Today, they are most commonly used in jewelry, as coinage, in works of art, or … Continue reading
There are many different types, styles, formats, and techniques that authors may use or employ to communicate their chosen messages. All different types and kinds of stories can be and are communicated to the readers or listeners as the author rolls out his or her story or message through their chosen medium. One such medium … Continue reading
A World Without Macbeth, Hamlet, or Romeo? It Almost Happened. Shakespeare’s genius was never fully appreciated during his lifetime. People thought of him as just another playwright. Since he never published his plays, the only ones in print were pirated versions often missing entire scenes. Once he was dead and buried, much of his work … Continue reading
