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antique collecting

(Encyclopedia) antique collecting, the assembling of items of aesthetic, historical, and often monetary value from earlier eras. The term antique initially referred only to the preclassical and…

aluminum

(Encyclopedia) aluminumaluminuməl&oomacr;ˈmĭnəm [key], called in British countries aluminiumaluminiumălˌy&oomacr;mĭnˈēəm [key], metallic chemical element; symbol Al; at. no. 13; at. wt. 26.…

Sumer

(Encyclopedia) SumerSumers&oomacr;ˈmər [key] and Sumerian civilizationSumers&oobreve;-mērˈēən [key]. The term Sumer is used today to designate the southern part of ancient Mesopotamia. From…

silverwork

(Encyclopedia) silverwork, utilitarian objects and works of art created from silver. Silverwork includes ecclesiastical and domestic plate, flatware, jewelry, buttons, buckles, boxes, toilet articles…

Persian art and architecture

(Encyclopedia) Persian art and architecture, works of art and structures produced in the region of Asia traditionally known as Persia and now called Iran. Bounded by fierce mountains and deserts, the…

Advanced-Level Science Projects: Chemistry

ChemistryAdvanced-Level Science ProjectsChemistryWhat's in a Color?Copper Magic Which Metal Corrodes the Fastest? Did you ever have a shiny new bike that over time got to look not so shiny and…

mosaic

(Encyclopedia) mosaicmosaicmōzāˈĭk [key], art of arranging colored pieces of marble, glass, tile, wood, or other material to produce a surface ornament. The Gothic revival of the 19th cent.…

Timeline: The Beatles

Here are some key moments in the history and evolution of The Beatles. by Jennie Wood   1940 1957 1960 1964 1967 1969 1980 2000   1940 July 7 Richard…