The first evidence for humans engraving patterns is a chiselled shell, dating back between 540,000 and 430,000 years, from Trinil, in Java, Indonesia, where the first Homo erectus was discovered. Hatched banding upon ostrich eggshells used as water containers found in South Africa in the Diepkloof Rock Shelter and dated…
Ollioules is a French commune located just west of Toulon in the department of Var, in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Nestled at the entrance of the gorges shaped and sculpted by the Reppe, overlooking the village, the remains of the feudal castle will offer you an admirable view of an…
Sirha Europain celebrates French style bakery-pastry. All the knowledge, French heritage, know-how and skill is experienced and exported at Sirha Europain, the event of reference for the bakery-pastry sector. Suppliers of raw materials, designers of precision machinery, artisans, and entrepreneurs come together to exchange around an approach to bakery-pastry that…
Schönbrunn Palace (German: Schloss Schönbrunn) is a World Cultural Heritage site and Austria’s most-visited sight. The baroque total work of art consisting of palace and gardens was for centuries the property of the Habsburgs and is today largely in its original condition. Visitors will find numerous attractions here, from a…
Multifuel is any type of engine, boiler, or heater or other fuel-burning device which is designed to burn multiple types of fuels in its operation. One common application of multifuel technology is in military settings, where the normally-used diesel or gas turbine fuel might not be available during combat operations…
The Qa’a is a roofed reception room found in the domestic architecture of affluent residences of the Islamic world. It is the most common hall type in the medieval Islamic domestic architecture. The plan of a qa’a may be inspired by the four-iwan, cruciform-shaped plan of religious buildings. They were…
The Mughal Empire in India lasted from 1526 until (technically) 1858, although from the late 17th century power flowed away from the emperors to local rulers, and later European powers, above all the British Raj, who were the main power in India by the late 18th century. The period is…
Silverpoint (one of several types of metalpoint) is a traditional drawing technique first used by medieval scribes on manuscripts. A silverpoint drawing is made by dragging a silver rod or wire across a surface, often prepared with gesso or primer. Silverpoint is one of several types of metalpoint used by…
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world. The museum maintains its status as a premier natural history museum through the size and quality of…
Azerbaijan opened its pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale – International Art Exhibition with two exhibitions. Azerbaijan is taking part in the Biennale for the fifth time. The national pavilion is located in one of the most crowded places in the city – the Palace Lezze XIV century in Piazza…
The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, the fair showcases hundreds exhibitors, makes it become the largest event of its kind in the world. The watch-and-clock show, gathers leading brands and industry players from around the world for a five-day timepiece journey. As the world”s largest timepiece event, It is…
Chambéry is a beautiful town in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Chambéry is a charming, peaceful place to visit with beautiful architecture, good food and wine, and friendly people. There are many vineyards in the area that visitors can enjoy, and on Saturdays, the city public market is abuzz with…
The Global Sources Lifestyle x Fashion show is the one-stop sourcing show for innovative and in-demand gifts, premiums, home products, fashion accessories, apparel and fabrics. Global Sources Lifestyle and Fashion show is the smarter choice for sourcing pros – source today’s high-demand lifestyle and fashion products in a well organized…
Hybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power. Hybrids come in many configurations. For example, a hybrid may receive its energy by burning petroleum, but switch between an electric motor and a combustion engine. Electrical vehicles have…
Haussmann’s renovation of Paris was a vast public works program commissioned by Emperor Napoléon III and directed by his prefect of the Seine, Georges-Eugène Haussmann, between 1853 and 1870. It included the demolition of medieval neighborhoods that were deemed overcrowded and unhealthy by officials at the time; the building of…
Hotel ratings are often used to classify hotels according to their quality. From the initial purpose of informing travellers on basic facilities that can be expected, the objectives of hotel rating have expanded into a focus on the hotel experience as a whole. Today the terms ‘grading’, ‘rating’, and ‘classification’…
The Metropolitan City of Turin is a metropolitan city in the Piedmont region, Italy. Its capital is the city of Turin. It replaced the Province of Turin and comprises the city of Turin and 315 other municipalities (comuni). Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in…
The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation’s most visited tourist attractions, with over 163,000 international arrivals in 2008. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio. This itinerary winds along like a…
Pellet fuels are biofuels made from compressed organic matter or biomass. Pellets can be made from any one of five general categories of biomass: industrial waste and co-products, food waste, agricultural residues, energy crops, and virgin lumber. Wood pellets are the most common type of pellet fuel and are generally…
The earliest undisputed evidence of prehistoric art dates to the Upper Paleolithic, some 50,000 to 40,000 years ago. Visual art began with emergence of sculptures, beads and cave paintings of Europe, Africa, Americas and Australia in the cultures of Homo sapiens at around 40,000 years ago. Together with religion and…
Child art is the drawings, paintings and other artistic works created by children. It is also referred to as “children’s art” or the “art of children”. Children’s art can provide information about child development and psychological issues. Third connotation of “child art” implies art intended for viewing by children, say…
Intentism is an art movement founded by Vittorio Pelosi. Intentists have staged various exhibitions and have spoken at Universities including the University of the Arts London. In 2009 their manifesto was published in Intentism – The Resurrection of the author. Name and origin Intentists come from a variety of backgrounds…
The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 150 years. It is a place where families can learn and grow together. Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national…
A shipping container clinic is a type of shipping container architecture using intermodal containers (shipping containers) as the structural element of a medical clinic that can be easily deployed to remote regions of the world. Shipping containers are ideal because of their inherent strength, wide availability and relatively low cost.…
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History of engraving
The first evidence for humans engraving patterns is a chiselled shell, dating back between 540,000 and 430,000 years, from Trinil, in Java, Indonesia, where the first Homo erectus was discovered. Hatched banding upon ostrich eggshells used as water containers found in South Africa in the Diepkloof Rock Shelter and dated…
Read moreOllioules, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Ollioules is a French commune located just west of Toulon in the department of Var, in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Nestled at the entrance of the gorges shaped and sculpted by the Reppe, overlooking the village, the remains of the feudal castle will offer you an admirable view of an…
Read moreLook back of Sirha Europain 2020-2022, Paris, France
Sirha Europain celebrates French style bakery-pastry. All the knowledge, French heritage, know-how and skill is experienced and exported at Sirha Europain, the event of reference for the bakery-pastry sector. Suppliers of raw materials, designers of precision machinery, artisans, and entrepreneurs come together to exchange around an approach to bakery-pastry that…
Read moreSchönbrunn Palace, Wien, Austria
Schönbrunn Palace (German: Schloss Schönbrunn) is a World Cultural Heritage site and Austria’s most-visited sight. The baroque total work of art consisting of palace and gardens was for centuries the property of the Habsburgs and is today largely in its original condition. Visitors will find numerous attractions here, from a…
Read moreMultifuel engine
Multifuel is any type of engine, boiler, or heater or other fuel-burning device which is designed to burn multiple types of fuels in its operation. One common application of multifuel technology is in military settings, where the normally-used diesel or gas turbine fuel might not be available during combat operations…
Read moreQa’a room
The Qa’a is a roofed reception room found in the domestic architecture of affluent residences of the Islamic world. It is the most common hall type in the medieval Islamic domestic architecture. The plan of a qa’a may be inspired by the four-iwan, cruciform-shaped plan of religious buildings. They were…
Read moreIndia 16-18 century, Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
The Mughal Empire in India lasted from 1526 until (technically) 1858, although from the late 17th century power flowed away from the emperors to local rulers, and later European powers, above all the British Raj, who were the main power in India by the late 18th century. The period is…
Read moreSilverpoint
Silverpoint (one of several types of metalpoint) is a traditional drawing technique first used by medieval scribes on manuscripts. A silverpoint drawing is made by dragging a silver rod or wire across a surface, often prepared with gesso or primer. Silverpoint is one of several types of metalpoint used by…
Read moreField Museum of Natural History, Chicago, United States
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world. The museum maintains its status as a premier natural history museum through the size and quality of…
Read moreBeyond the line, Azerbaijan Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2015
Azerbaijan opened its pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale – International Art Exhibition with two exhibitions. Azerbaijan is taking part in the Biennale for the fifth time. The national pavilion is located in one of the most crowded places in the city – the Palace Lezze XIV century in Piazza…
Read moreHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair in early years, China
The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, the fair showcases hundreds exhibitors, makes it become the largest event of its kind in the world. The watch-and-clock show, gathers leading brands and industry players from around the world for a five-day timepiece journey. As the world”s largest timepiece event, It is…
Read moreOld Town and Historic Buildings of Chambery, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Chambéry is a beautiful town in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Chambéry is a charming, peaceful place to visit with beautiful architecture, good food and wine, and friendly people. There are many vineyards in the area that visitors can enjoy, and on Saturdays, the city public market is abuzz with…
Read moreReview of Global Sources Lifestyle and Fashion show 2019 April/October, Hong Kong, China
The Global Sources Lifestyle x Fashion show is the one-stop sourcing show for innovative and in-demand gifts, premiums, home products, fashion accessories, apparel and fabrics. Global Sources Lifestyle and Fashion show is the smarter choice for sourcing pros – source today’s high-demand lifestyle and fashion products in a well organized…
Read moreHybrid vehicle drivetrain
Hybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power. Hybrids come in many configurations. For example, a hybrid may receive its energy by burning petroleum, but switch between an electric motor and a combustion engine. Electrical vehicles have…
Read moreHaussmann’s renovation of Paris
Haussmann’s renovation of Paris was a vast public works program commissioned by Emperor Napoléon III and directed by his prefect of the Seine, Georges-Eugène Haussmann, between 1853 and 1870. It included the demolition of medieval neighborhoods that were deemed overcrowded and unhealthy by officials at the time; the building of…
Read moreHotel rating systems
Hotel ratings are often used to classify hotels according to their quality. From the initial purpose of informing travellers on basic facilities that can be expected, the objectives of hotel rating have expanded into a focus on the hotel experience as a whole. Today the terms ‘grading’, ‘rating’, and ‘classification’…
Read moreMetropolitan city of Turin Travel Guide, Piedmont, Italy
The Metropolitan City of Turin is a metropolitan city in the Piedmont region, Italy. Its capital is the city of Turin. It replaced the Province of Turin and comprises the city of Turin and 315 other municipalities (comuni). Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in…
Read moreFlavours of Siena, highly acclaimed gastronomic cultures, Italian Youth Committee UNESCO
The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation’s most visited tourist attractions, with over 163,000 international arrivals in 2008. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio. This itinerary winds along like a…
Read morePellet fuel
Pellet fuels are biofuels made from compressed organic matter or biomass. Pellets can be made from any one of five general categories of biomass: industrial waste and co-products, food waste, agricultural residues, energy crops, and virgin lumber. Wood pellets are the most common type of pellet fuel and are generally…
Read moreArt of the Middle Paleolithic
The earliest undisputed evidence of prehistoric art dates to the Upper Paleolithic, some 50,000 to 40,000 years ago. Visual art began with emergence of sculptures, beads and cave paintings of Europe, Africa, Americas and Australia in the cultures of Homo sapiens at around 40,000 years ago. Together with religion and…
Read moreChild art
Child art is the drawings, paintings and other artistic works created by children. It is also referred to as “children’s art” or the “art of children”. Children’s art can provide information about child development and psychological issues. Third connotation of “child art” implies art intended for viewing by children, say…
Read moreIntentism
Intentism is an art movement founded by Vittorio Pelosi. Intentists have staged various exhibitions and have spoken at Universities including the University of the Arts London. In 2009 their manifesto was published in Intentism – The Resurrection of the author. Name and origin Intentists come from a variety of backgrounds…
Read moreSouth Australian Museum, Adelaide, Australia
The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 150 years. It is a place where families can learn and grow together. Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national…
Read moreShipping container clinic
A shipping container clinic is a type of shipping container architecture using intermodal containers (shipping containers) as the structural element of a medical clinic that can be easily deployed to remote regions of the world. Shipping containers are ideal because of their inherent strength, wide availability and relatively low cost.…
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