It was the second of three stages of the so-called triangular trade, in which arms, textiles, and wine were shipped from Europe to Africa, enslaved people from Africa to the Americas, and sugar and coffee from the Americas to Europe. What was shipped from England to Africa? A brief introduction to the slave trade and …
Most Visited WHS # World Heritage Site Visited By 1 Paris, Banks of the Seine 1012 2 Rome 970 3 Westminster 955 4 Tower of London 948 What are 2 Unesco World Heritage sites? Here is our list of top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nubian Monuments, Egypt. Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Cape Floral Region, South …
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Bermuda style Often built on a slope, there is a set of stairs, wider at the base than at the top, leading up to a porch or veranda around the front door. Rare embellishments include a brick pattern down the corners of the building, and narrow moulding to highlight features such as windows. How are …
Oxford served as the home base for King Charles during the English Civil War. The town itself supported the English Civil War, but the University was staunchly royalist. Was Oxford Royalist in the Civil War? Oxford was the headquarters of King Charles during the English Civil War. Most in the city supported the Parliamentarians, however …
The six regions widely considered Celtic nations are Brittany (Breizh), Cornwall (Kernow), Ireland (Éire), the Isle of Man (Mannin, or Ellan Vannin), Scotland (Alba), and Wales (Cymru). Are Scottish and Irish Celtic the same? Though both came from the same source, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic are very distinct from each other. There’s some argument …
The name Edinburgh is used in both English and Scots for the capital of Scotland; in Scottish Gaelic, the city is known as Dùn Èideann. What is the old name for Edinburgh? The site of the city of Edinburgh was first named as “Castle Rock”. The name “Edinburgh” is rumoured to originate from the old …
Most Flemish Revival structures are made of red brick and some examples boast raised stone quoins to give texture to the masonry corners. Further ornamentation might take the form of carved terra cotta decorations with Dutch Baroque motifs and/or dormers with miniature stepped gables or arched tops. What is French revival? French Renaissance Revival architecture …
It’s difficult to trace the genre’s origins back to a single artist – but without a doubt, one of its major pioneers is Goldie (Clifford Joseph Price). His track Terminator, initially published by the label Reinforced, arguably ignited the start of Drum and Bass culture through complex, fast and futuristic sounds. Where does Drum and …
Most people only travelled as part of their job – traders, mule trains, that sort of thing – or perhaps when at war or on pilgrimage. In general, transport of goods and people was by water, normally along shallow coastal routes, but some rivers were freely navigable. How did people in the 1700’s travel? Although …
In the 1930s, musician and inventor Paul Tutmarc of Seattle, Washington, developed the first electric bass guitar in its modern form, a fretted instrument designed to be played horizontally. Where does the bass originate from? Origins and history The double bass is generally regarded as the only modern descendant of the viola da gamba family …
