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Architecture

Architecture is the use of artistic talent and technical knowledge. Apart from the design of individual buildings, architecture can embrace

Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before Christ was born. Giving gifts, the Yule log, carol singing, church

The forerunners to today’s theme parks were the fairgrounds, with roundabouts, swingboats, shooting galleries etc. often found at seaside resorts,

It is generally recognized that fireworks originated in China during the Sung dynasty (960-1279). A cook in ancient China discovered

Sculpture is any three-dimensional form created as an artistic expression. Sculpting is the art of assembling or shaping an object.

The original meaning of fountain (from the Latin ‘fontana’) was a natural spring or pool from which water flowed; for

Macro photography This is a fascinating world of ultra close ups. Even a simple leaf comes to life under a

In 1899 the Wright brothers constructed and launched a series of gliders to test the manoeuvrability of a manned aircraft.

This is a difficult topic for the average photographer to get right: at its best a background can give the

Greek geo- is earth and -logy is word or discourse. Geology: science of the earth’s history, composition, and structure. Geologists