By the middle of the 19th century, mechanization (combined with the rapid reduction of taxes on paper) made wallpaper ...

The oldest surviving world map, known as the Imago Mundi, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Babylonian life. Dating ...

The mid-19th century ... early 20th century shed water effectively and prevented objects from dropping down the back of the fire fighter's neck. Helmet design really took off after World War ...

ST. CHARLES, Ill. — Investigators have determined that a skull discovered in the wall of an Illinois home in 1978 was that of an Indiana teenager who died more than 150 years ago, authorities ...

In an incredible revelation that has thrilled art lovers and historians alike, the walls of the Wilanów Palace have unveiled a hidden treasure: stunning 19th-century "paradise" wallpapers ...

This is an excellent essay to be used in the context of a world history class ... including the competition over the region by various great powers in the 19th century (the Great Game), the period of ...

It was built in the late 19th century by architect Pierre Bossan ... saying that the mosaics that line the wall are exquisite. Recent visitors recommended taking the Saint-Jean - Fourvière ...

FORGET Wimbledon, the real history of British tennis lies at the world's oldest tennis court ... which originated in the 19th century. "The game involves hitting the ball off a penthouse roof ...

The slate landscapes of Snowdonia in the county of Gwynedd are said to have "roofed the 19th Century world ... and Hadrian's Wall. Machu Picchu was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1983 ...