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5 Good Books That Inspired Bad Deeds A novel might frighten you, make you cry, or put you to sleep. But can a novel spur you to kill? Here are five novels that have been tied to terrible crimes. list, encyclopedia, britannica, encyclopedia britannica, list, lists, books, literature, authors, murder, crime, inspired, Charles Manson,...
5 Harvest Festivals Around the World The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending upon region, climate, and crop, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held the world over. Some are first-fruits festivals that recognize the start of the season and the first crops, while other harvest festivals are celebrations...
5 Historic Buildings in Liverpool Liverpool’s history began in 1207, when England’s king chartered a town there. None of these five structures are quite that historic, but all of them capture a vivid sense of the times in which they were built. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings...
5 Historically Significant Houses in Germany Germany’s cultural heritage is expressed through the homes of some of its most recognizable writers, composers, artists, and thinkers. Here are five of the most notable. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these houses first appeared in 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by...
5 Iconic Paintings by Titian Titian was recognized as a great painter during his lifetime, and he has retained that standing to this day. Here are five of his masterpieces. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these paintings first appeared in 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Stephen Farthing (2018)....
5 Important Places in Global LGBTQIA+ History These five places around the world were integral in the development of the gay and transgender liberation movements that we know today as LGBTQIA+ history. list, Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, LGBTQIA+, places, LGBTQIA+ history, pride Perhaps the most iconic site of...
5 Incredible Native American Artists These five artists have combined their Indigenous roots with revolutionary artistic techniques to preserve their cultures in the face of adversity. Through their various media, they represent themselves, their identity, their families, and their tribes. list, Native American, art, pottery,...
5 Incredible Women in STEM You Need to Know We owe a number of humanity’s great scientific, mathematical, and technological developments to women—even if they often aren’t given the credit they’ve earned. Here are just five of those women. list, women in STEM, science, technology, engineering, math, Gladys West, Tu Youyou, Mary Golda Ross,...
5 Interesting Paintings at the National Gallery of Australia The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra opened in 1982, and its wide-ranging collection comprises tens of thousands of works, including the world’s most significant collection of art by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This list focuses on five paintings, mostly...
5 J.M.W. Turner Paintings with Fascinating Stories Behind Them A ship consumed by a wave. A government office burning. The paintings of J.M.W. Turner are some of the most dramatic and intense of their time, and there is always more to them than meets the eye. Read on to discover the stories behind the artist’s most fascinating masterpieces. Earlier versions of...
5 Landmark Buildings in Copenhagen Copenhagen’s history reaches back to at least the 10th century, when a village is known to have existed where Denmark’s capital does today. Copenhagen’s architectural heritage is extensive and spans centuries; these five buildings are, relatively speaking, more recent and not always at the top of...
5 More Paintings to See at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh You haven’t had enough of notable paintings in the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland, even after reading about 10 of them in a different list? You’re in luck! The National Galleries are the Scottish National Gallery, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and Scottish National...
5 Must-See Buildings in Dublin What is today the area occupied by Dublin was first noted in writings by Ptolemy that date to about 140 CE. The earliest proven settlement there was a Norse one in the 9th century. This list provides a snapshot of Ireland’s capital city in more recent years. Earlier versions of the descriptions of...
5 Must-See Buildings in Lagos These must-see buildings in Lagos are worth your time, not just for their exterior design but also for the chance they provide to expand your mind. From new musical groups and local artists to trending fashion, you can see it all in a single trip to Lagos. An earlier version of the description of...
5 Mysteries of Jupiter That Juno Might Solve The Juno spacecraft arrives at Jupiter on July 4, 2016, after a journey of nearly five years and 2.7 billion km (1.7 billion miles). It will be the first space probe to orbit Jupiter since Galileo plunged into that planet’s atmosphere in 2003. list, Jupiter, Juno, space exploration, solar system,...
5 Notable Buildings in Hungary From the Great Market Hall to the Gellért Hotel and Baths, these architectural notables are must-sees while you’re in Hungary. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in...
5 Notorious Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse gases are a hot topic (pun intended) when it comes to global warming. These gases absorb heat energy emitted from Earth’s surface and reradiate it back to the ground. In this way, they contribute to the greenhouse effect, which keeps the planet from losing all of its heat from the...
5 of the World’s Most Devastating Financial Crises Many of us still remember the collapse of the U.S. housing market in 2006 and the ensuing financial crisis that wreaked havoc on the U.S. and around the world. Financial crises are, unfortunately, quite common in history and often cause economic tsunamis in affected economies. Below you will find a...
5 Paintings by Vincent van Gogh That Are Even Better in Person From sunflowers to self-portraits, Vincent van Gogh expressed his view of the world. His many self-portraits show his various physical and emotional states, as reflected in Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. More than two days in bed prompted him to paint his experience in Bedroom in Arles. As he...
5 Paintings in Manchester That Aren’t Mancunian By the middle of the 19th century, Manchester had become one of England’s most important centers of manufacturing. It had also developed a notable cultural and intellectual life that it has retained to this day. This list highlights five paintings worth seeing in Manchester (though none of the...