Architecture
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The Organic Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
On June 8, 1867, American architect, interior designer, writer, and educator Frank Lloyd Wright was born. Wright designed more than…
Art
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The Phantastic Worlds of M. C. Escher
On June 17, 1898, Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher, better known as M. C. Escher, was born. He is…
Literature
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Yamamoto Tsunetomo and the Way of the Samurai
On June 12, 1659 (other sources report June 11, 1659 – according to the Julian calendar July 13), Japanese Samurai…
Music
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Black Vinyl at 33⅓ RPM
On June 21, 1948, Columbia Records introduced the long-playing record album, in short the LP, in a public demonstration at…
Poetry
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Thomas Moore – Ireland’s National Bard
On May 28, 1779, Irish poet, singer, songwriter Thomas Moore was born. He is best remembered for the lyrics of…
