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Goya y Lucientes, Francisco José de

(Encyclopedia) Goya y Lucientes, Francisco José deGoya y Lucientes, Francisco José defränthēsˈkō hōsāˈ ᵺā gōˈyä ē l&oomacr;thēānˈtās [key], 1746–1828, Spanish painter and graphic artist. Goya is…

The 12 Labors of Hercules (In Order)

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesMost people are familiar with the heroic figure of ancient folklore, Hercules. Whether you have studied Greek epics or recently rewatched Disney’s interpretation of…

History of Chopsticks

How did the Asian food utensils originate? Some believe Confucius championed chopsticks over knives, which would remind people of slaughterhouses. Related Links Asian Foods Primer…

William Shakespeare: Timon of Athens, Act IV

Act IVScene IWithout the walls of AthensEnter TimonTimonLet me look back upon thee. O thou wall, That girdlest in those wolves, dive in the earth, And fence not Athens! Matrons, turn…

Current Events This Week: June 2023

Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News It's a busy world out there, so that’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories for each week of June 2023…

Impartial Examiner IV

Impartial Examiner IV11 June 1788by In monarchy, where the established maxim is, that the king should be respected as a great and transcendent personage, who knows no equal—who in his royal…

Phobia Glossary

A Selected List of Common & Unusual Phobias This list of phobias will prevent you from confusing your Aviophobia (the fear of flying on an airplane) with your Acrophobia (the fear of…