Architecture
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St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
On April 18, 1506, the foundation stone of the new St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome took place under the guidance…
Art
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Albrecht Dürer – Master of Northern Renaissance
On May 21, 1471, German painter, engraver, printmaker, mathematician, and theorist Albrecht Dürer was born. He was considered as one of…
Literature
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Alexander Pushkin and the Cultural Identity of Modern Russia
On June 6, 1799, Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era Alexander Pushkin was born. Pushkin is considered by many…
Music
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Remembering Robert Moog – Inventor of the famous Moog Synthesizer
On May 23, 1934, American engineer and pioneer of electronic music Robert Arthur Moog, who was born. Moog is best known as…
Poetry
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Brush Up Your Shakespeare
On April 26, 1564, English poet and playwright William Shakespeare was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon. He is widely regarded as the greatest…
