The Writing And Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence
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- Written by James Parton
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We happen to know what kind of weather it was in Philadelphia on Thursday, the Fourth of July, 1776. Mr. Jefferson was in the habit, all his life, of recording the temperature three times a day, and not unfrequently four times. He made four entries in his weather record on this birthday of the nation, as if anticipating that posterity would be curious to learn every particular of an occasion so interesting.
18th-Century Poems That are Now Classics and “Must” Reads
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- Written by Kristin
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18th-century literature – a bridge from classical to enlightenment to romanticism. The period gave us such works as Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver’s Travels, A Modest Proposal, and Pride and Prejudice.
Obviously, writers had moved far away from the focus on religion and toward looking at a man and his place in the real world – in nature and in society.
This era also gave us a myriad of poets, many of whose works have become classics, with a newer view of man’s place in his world and universal themes.
Here are eight of these classics that we still read and recite today.
How to get A+ grades in Assignments
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- Written by Jon Hamilton
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Handling assignments is not easy for college students, especially when there are several subjects to deal with. Any student would like to attain good academic grades in assignments. It can be quite frustrating at times for them if they are unable to score favorable grades. In some cases, cramming and studying a lot cannot guarantee excellent grades, meaning some may opt for an essay writing service. Students wishing to get top grades go through a tremendous amount of stress while they fail to attain their academic goals. This article examines how students can get A+ grades for their assignments.
The Evolution of Beauty Standards, 1700s to Today
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
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Beauty standards have primarily focused on women throughout history. A woman’s appearance has been cataloged and analyzed through the centuries, with certain women placed on pedestals as the ideal versions of what beauty at the time was. Cleopatra and Nefertiti are legends of ancient beauty history. La Bella Simonetta, the muse for Boticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” is the icon of Renaissance times.
On This Day in History For the Month of July
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Take a look at the events that took place during the month of July which changed the world.
Famous Birthdays in July
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Here are the famous people who were born in July. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in July.