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Christmas Truce, Illustrated London News
Image by Arthur Cadwgan Michael

Christmas Truce, Illustrated London News

An illustration of the Christmas Truce of 1914 on the Western Front during the First World War (1914-18). This first appeared in the London Illustrated News and was drawn by Arthur Cadwgan Michael.
SS Great Eastern
Definition by Mark Cartwright

SS Great Eastern

The SS Great Eastern was a steam-powered ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) which sailed on its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York in June 1860. At the time, it was by far the largest passenger ship ever built, a record...
Prometheus the Greek Titan of Forethought who Gave Fire to Humanity
Video by Kelly Macquire

Prometheus the Greek Titan of Forethought who Gave Fire to Humanity

Prometheus is the titan god of forethought, is something of a trickster in Greek mythology, and is best known for his role in stealing fire and giving it to humanity, only to be punished severely by Zeus, the king of the gods. Despite being...
SS Great Britain
Definition by Mark Cartwright

SS Great Britain

The SS Great Britain was a steam-powered ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) which sailed on its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York in May 1845. It was the largest passenger ship in the world at the time and showed...
Agni - The God Of Fire
Video by TheGodsOfIndia

Agni - The God Of Fire

Agni is an acceptor of sacrifices and the God of Fire. He is ever young because the fire is re-lit everyday. He is depicted with two heads, one that symbolizes immortality and the other marks an unknown symbol of life. Watch the video to...
Hephaestus the Greek God of Fire and Metallurgy
Video by Kelly Macquire

Hephaestus the Greek God of Fire and Metallurgy

Hephaestus is the Olympian god of metallurgy, smiths, craftsmen, and fire and is the blacksmith for the Olympian gods. In fact, many of the myths associated with Hephaestus have him crafting something, whether it be for his own use, or because...
Beyond El Dorado: By hammer and fire: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians
Video by The British Museum

Beyond El Dorado: By hammer and fire: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians

By hammer and fire (a martillo y fuego) Goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians Created for the exhibition Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia at the British Museum, Organised with Museo del Oro, 17 October 2013...
Fire and Buffalo Goddesses: Crash Course World Mythology #14
Video by CrashCourse

Fire and Buffalo Goddesses: Crash Course World Mythology #14

This week, we’re continuing our talk about the characteristics of Goddesses, and we’re going to look in depth at two stories from parts of the world we haven’t visited much in this series so far. From Hawaii, we’re going to hear a story about...
Tower of London (UNESCO/NHK)
Video by UNESCO TV NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai

Tower of London (UNESCO/NHK)

The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and assert his power. The Tower of London...
Great Hall
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Great Hall

The Great Hall was the architectural centrepiece of a medieval castle's interior and functioned as the social and administrative hub of the castle and its estates. With everyone dining and sleeping in the hall in its early days, the room...
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