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Brewer's: Monumental Effigies
In the age of chivalry the woman in monumental brasses and effigies is placed on the man's right hand; but when chivalry declined she was placed on his left hand. Source: Dictionary of…Brewer's: Monumental Figures
No. 1. (1) Those in stone, with plain sloping roofs, and without inscriptions, are the oldest. (2) In 1160 these plain prismatic roofs began to be ornamented. (3) In the same century the…Brewer's: Monumental Inscriptions
Capital letters and Latin inscriptions are of the first twelve centuries. Lombardic capitals and French inscriptions, of the thirteenth century. German text, of the fourteenth century.…Brewer's: Patrick's Monument
(St.), in the cemetery of Downpatrick cathedral. Visitors are shown the spot where the “saint” was buried, but, on asking why there is no memorial, is informed that both Protestants and…National Monuments Quiz
There are 128 national monuments in America. Of those, 114 are managed by a single agency. Can you identify these national monuments?The Washington Monument Quiz
The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States, standing tall in the nation's capital for over 130 years. But how much do you really know about this iconic…Poems by Emily Dickinson: The Monument
by EmilyDickinsonThe SpiritXXThe Monument The Monument She laid her docile crescent down, And this mechanic stone Still states, to dates that have forgot, The news that she is gone.…U.S. Historical Monuments and Landmarks
/**/ The U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Memorial as seen from the Lincoln Memorial. Explore a variety of facts, images, and the significance of some of the most famous landmarks…The Seven Wonders of the World
Since ancient times, numerous “seven wonders” lists have been created. The content of these lists tends to vary, and none is definitive. The seven wonders that are most widely agreed upon as…Famous Buildings and Structures
Prehistorical and Ancient The megalithic passage tomb at Newgrange in Ireland covers over an acre and was constructed around 3200 B.C. Buried for centuries, the mound was rediscovered in…Trending
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