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It has served various purposes over the centuries fortress, prison, royal palace, jewel house, mint, arsenal and place of execution. When work was begun by William the Conqueror in 1078, Londoners had ... 3. The History Of Iditarod (sled-dog Races) - By: Michael Russell The sled dogs were used as a source of transport in Alaska for more then six thousand years. In the 19th century - just before the arrival of the Russian fur traders - the Iditarod Trail was used by the native American Inuit and Athabaskans. The usage of dog sleds was improved by the fir... 4. Botanical Prints For Scientific Research And Collecting - By: Gary Prestwich Botanical prints have a wonderful dual purpose: they are lovely aesthetic pieces, akin to fine art, but also have the meticulous detail necessary for science. Botanical prints often reflect the preoccupations of society during the time in which they were created. For example '... 5. Historical Hotels In Budapest, Hungary - By: (see Article) What emanates from the heart of the city of Budapest is adeliberate steadfastness despite its momentous past. There issubstantial authenticity in a city that houses an array ofhistorical hotels that acknowledge past cultural influences,exhibit classical elegance, and demonstrate collaborativ... 6. A Brief History Of Pocket Watches - By: Robert Thatcher Everything has its beginning. And if you believe that time starts from somewhere, also consider the beginning of time measurements. Early people have devised a system to tell the exact date. But a device that exactly tells the precise time comes much later. Water clocks, sundials, and ca... 7. A Look At Ivory Chess Sets - By: Michael Russell Ivory chess sets have a long and distinguished history, going back nearly to the advent of the game itself. Ivory has been used for many centuries in the construction of chess sets. 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Buying Paintings Romanticism - By: Michael Russell Though sometimes referred to as the “anti-classical” movement in art, Romanticism is a style that focuses on the artist’s individualistic and emotionally wrought point of view, and is found to oppose the art movement known as Neoclassicism. Even though there have been many artists to combine elemen... 11. Historically London - By: Anil Gupta The history of London as a permanent settlement stretches back almost two thousand years. The city's story is a fascinating one, its fortunes inextricably linked to those of the British Isles. London was founded by the Romans at a convenient crossing of the Thames, though it h... 12. Travel Germany's - By: Pamela Bruce The Romantic Road follows an old trade route and leads from the city of Wrzburg to the foothills of the Alps. Along its 220 miles, you will encounter numerous wonderful sights. 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Dancing simply for fun began to be popular in Europe only in the late 1500s. Sometimes, a tradesman or peasant would travel to a nearby down to visit the market. In those times, he was expected to do more than just sell his goods... 19. A Brief History Of Gloves - By: Michael Russell The story of gloves goes way back to prehistoric times. Cavemen wore gloves to protect their hands and the gloves took the form of bags that resembled a primitive type of mitten. After the Norman Conquest, in England, royalty and dignitaries wore gloves as a badge of distinction. In fact the glo... 20. Grandfather Clocks Through The Centuries - By: Peter Strides The inexpensive quartz watches and clocks you see everywhere today keep time far more accurately than the stately grandfather clocks of yesteryear. But the latter have a charm and presence that few modern time-keeping devices can match. It is thought that the very first mechanical cloc... 21. Travel In Germany - Rothenburg - By: Pamela Bruce The town of Rothenburg is one of the most popular touristdestinations in Germany, and once you get there, you will seewhy. Once upon a time, many German towns looked like this:quaint half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, all thissurrounded by a wall with many towers. Unfortunately, most... 22. Travel In Germany: Nuremberg - By: Pamela Bruce The Southern German city of Nuremberg will always be associatedwith two historical events - the Nazi party rallies held on theZeppelinwiese, and the post-war Nuremberg trials. These eventsdefinitely should be remembered, but there is more to thehistory of this city.Nrnberg, as Nuremberg ... 23. The History Of Surfing - By: Deb Andersen The history of surfing began in the South Sea Islands many thousands of years ago and was brought to Hawaii by the first settlers from that area where it was a favorite pastime of the Hawaiian men. 19th Century history of surfing During the 19th Century the sport... 24. A Brief History Of Aviation - The Beginnings - By: Michael Russell This is part one of a two-part review of Aviation from its beginnings to the present day. It is a subjective look at a few of the highlights in the development of Aviation over the centuries. The generally accepted definition of Aviation is the design, manufacture, use, or operation of aircraft - ... 25. The Waltz And The Tango - By: Michael Russell The Waltz The waltz, formerly known as the “Waltzen”, rose to popularity in many parts of Austria and Germany in the early 19th century. During this time, there were many variations of the dance and they were each called by the name of the region where it originated. 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