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Even Thomas Jefferson Was Surprised By the Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase instantly doubled the size of United States territory when Thomas Jefferson bought it from France in 1803.
Picture of the Earth
A picture of the Earth as seen from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its translunar journey toward the moon.
The Affair of the Necklace: It Sounds Fictional but was Real
Despite being completely innocent, Marie-Antoinette came out of the Affair of the Necklace looking very bad...
Africa Maps: Comparison with World
A Gallery of Outline Maps for the Countries of Africa: Comparison with World
American Foreign Policy: What Was Containment?
Containment was a foreign policy strategy followed by the United States during the Cold War. Containment stated that communism needed to be contained, or it would spread to neighboring countries.
How to Create an Abstract Painting From a Photo
There are as many styles of abstract art as there are artists, but abstract art be understood as an art form that either simplifies or exaggerates a familiar subject. To create your own abstract painting from a photograph, let your imagination come alive and be flexible about your ideas of structure
Air Power Dominant: Battle of the Bismarck Sea
The Battle of the Bismarck Sea was fought March 2-4, 1943, and saw Allied aircraft inflict heavy losses on the Japanese. Sailing from Rabaul to Lae, Japanese transports were attacked in the Bismarck Sea. In the fighting, all eight of the Japanese transports were sunk.
How to Paint & Draw in the Style of Post-Impressionism
Post-Impressionistic artwork can add a bright and striking element to any room. This technique focuses on bold colors and exaggerated shapes while maintaining some of the same style as Impressionism. Creating your own post impressionistic piece of art can be more cost effective than purchasing one a
The Programming Languages - History
The future of the programming world is unpredictable in terms of innovation but looks bright and healthy. Programming has surpassed expected standards, surprising generations with constant inventions