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William Shakespeare

'Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind'...
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Earth Day: Artists and the Environment

Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental...
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Female Photographers - Brief History of Women with a Camera

When reflecting on the history of photography there are a lot of men that come to mind, but for...
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Folk Art Through History

Folk Art covers a range of visual arts and is produced in the context of folk culture. Folk culture...
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Igor Stravinsky

The Career of Russian Composer Igor Stravinsky
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The Ten Most Significant Events in Napoleon Bonaparte’s Life

Napoleon Bonaparte had an action filled life, he battled many wars, travelled widely across the...
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Napoleon’s Troops and Citizens

Napoleon invented new laws under the ‘Napoleonic Code’ which directly affected all of the citizens...
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The Napoleonic Marshals & Generals

Napoleon I had a team of loyal marshals & generals which enabled his military success. These images...
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Napoleon Bonaparte in Action! / Film Stills

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Napoleon’s Horses/ Chivalry of Battle

Napoleon’s most famous war horse is called Marengo, named after the Battle of Marengo. On the 14th...
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