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07th November 2011

Best Plastic Surgery From Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

If a Beverley Hills plastic surgeon were available about two thousand years ago, Cleopatra would definitely have used his services to improve her stunning looks. Brief History From time immemorial, people have tried to look more beautiful and cosmet...

07th October 2011

Marcasite Jewellery for anyone

One of the leading examples of jewellery which is timeless and incredible is marcasite jewellery. Marcasite Jewellery is an excellent present item that as numerous people may not be mindful of, Marcasite Jewellery has been used as diamond jewelry since th...

19th September 2011

The History of Solar Power and Photovoltaics

With all the current media coverage of climate change and our growing anxieties surrounding emissions and carbon footprints, you would be forgiven for thinking that renewable energy systems like photovoltaic panels are new innovations developed to tackle ...

18th July 2011

Head Turning Bracelets for Fashion Conscious Collectors

The bracelet is an ancient article of jewelry that has both decorative and religious significance. Historians tell us that the bracelet was one of the most popular accessories in Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians were the first to use precious metals and...

14th March 2011

The Light Of Light: Birthday Candle

In birthday parties one would always notice the light atop the cake. It has been said by many that this represents a symbol of one’s wish that has been longingly kept up to the day of his or her birthday. Below blowing such wish is being mentioned mentall...

21st January 2011

Being Young means Royal Jelly

A woman would not waver to try something just to look young and beautiful. In fact, approximately every one of us desires to look young all the way through his/ her life. Still, time is relentless and you be inclined to get older every year. The price of ...

10th January 2011

Standout Silver Coins for Serious Collectors

No one can say for sure, but most historians believe that silver was mined several centuries before gold. Archeologists have found silver mines on the Aegean Sea that date back more than five thousand years. It was one of the first precious metals manki...

16th September 2010

Collecting Vintage Perfume Bottles: The History of Perfume

Collecting Vintage Perfume Bottles: The History of Perfume Bottles The History and Evolution of Perfume Bottles (courtesy of http://www.perfumes.com/eng/bottles.htm) Perfume Bottles in Ancient Times The enticing scent of the perfect perfume and ...

16th July 2010

Cremation Urns – A Tradition Preserved for Centuries

Collecting ashes in Cremation urns after a funeral of a loved one is a tradition. This has been passed down the generations. The tradition is prevalent from the times of the ancient Greeks. The practice is still being continued and has taking different fo...

08th June 2010

Urns for Ashes are a Memorial for Your Deceased Loved Ones

Honoring and remembering deceased loved ones is natural for human beings. For thousands of years humans have venerated war heroes with memorials. A memorial need not just be for war heroes but can also be setup for loved ones. This can be in the form of a...

11th May 2010

Discover The History Of Body Sculpture Art

Ancient Greek sculptures have a protracted history, spanning over 800 years. Any body sculpture artists would be dishonest if they said they weren't, in some manner, influenced by the body art statue of the Ancient Greeks. The body statue created by ...

11th May 2010

Bronze Sculpture For Sale

Bronze has nice value in the art world of sculptures. When setting in a mold, bronze will slightly expand and fill in the finest details. Many extraordinary bronze sculpture statues have been created throughout history; but because of the strength of bron...

23rd March 2010

The Enigma Of Oil Painting

What comes to your mind when you think of Mona Lisa- a masterpiece, beauty, elegance…? A factor that contributes greatly to its mystic charm is that it is an oil painting. This form of painting is perhaps the most complex of them all. It involves a hug...

12th February 2010

Myths and folklore about gemstones

ANCIENT MYTHS Crystals, minerals and metals have played various roles in the myths and legends of human cultures throughout history. They are fascinating examples of the attempts of the men and women of ancient times to explain their world without the ...

16th December 2009

Society-Mirror Of Our Behavior

Society is said to be a manner or condition in which a group of people resides together in a community for individual's mutual benefit. As a whole it represents the people of a region or country sometimes world as a whole. If taken in the sense of coaliti...

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