“The Shipping News” by E. Annie Proulx

“The Shipping News” is a novel by E. Annie Proulx, published in 1993. It follows…

Midnight in Japan

The scene is set in Lithuania during a past era, with a misty night atmosphere.…

George Cayley

1. George Cayley was an English engineer and early aviation pioneer who is often referred…

“Attitude Dancing” by Carly Simon

“Attitude Dancing” is a lively track from Carly Simon’s 2006 album “American Girl,” known for…

“Judith and Her Maidservant” by Artemisia Gentileschi

1. “Judith and Her Maidservant,” painted around 1620, is one of Artemisia Gentileschi’s most renowned…

“Notes from the Underground” by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Here are a few facts about “Notes from the Underground”: Published in 1864, “Notes from…

Emperor Qin

Emperor Qin Shi Huang was: The first emperor to unify China under the Qin dynasty…