Daily Content Archive
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 The Persistence of MemorySalvador Dalí remains one of the most important painters of both the surrealist movement and the 20th century. Influenced by Freud's psychoanalytic theories and dream studies, he developed a repertoire of striking, dreamlike, distorted images in a style he termed "hand-painted dream photographs." Completed in 1931, The Persistence of Memory is Dalí's most famous work. It depicts four soft, melting pocket watches. How is this imagery generally interpreted? More... | |
| This Day in History | |
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 Sir Walter Raleigh Is Executed for Treason (1618)Raleigh was an English explorer, courtier, and favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, whom he famously—according to the story—protected from a puddle by laying down his cloak. After King James I took the throne, however, Raleigh was accused of plotting against the king, was arrested, and lost many of his offices and monopolies. He was also found guilty, on somewhat insufficient evidence, of conspiring with Spain against England. Raleigh was not actually executed, though, until 1618, after what happened? More... | |
| Today's Birthday | |
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 Marie of Edinburgh, Queen of Romania (1875)No ordinary queen, Marie took an active role in Romania's wartime activities, beginning with helping bring the country into the Allied camp in World War I and ending with her representation of Romanian interests in territory negotiations at the close of the war. In the interim, the "Soldier Queen" also contributed to the war effort by volunteering as a nurse with the Red Cross and publishing a book whose proceeds went to the same cause. Marie later became the first royal adherent of what faith? More... | |
| Quotation of the Day | |
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 There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.Washington Irving (1783-1859) | |
| Today's Holiday | |
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 Coronation Day and Sihanouk's Birthday (2018)In Cambodia, the celebration of former King Norodom Sihanouk's birthday on October 31 has been combined with the October 29 anniversary of the coronation of his son, King Norodom Sihamoni. Sihanouk abdicated in favor of his son in 2004. The three-day celebration is centered in Phnom Penh, around the Royal Palace. People from all over the country come to the capital city to watch parades, partake in cultural events, and see the elaborate fireworks display along the riverbank near the palace. More... | |