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Stefan Banic 1870-1941
Stefan Banic, a Slovak inventor, constructed a prototype of a parachute in 1913 and tested it in Washington in front of the Patent Office and military representatives by jumping from…
Driven Wild Boar Hunting – Lithuania
Shoot : This is a 15% discounted package we have negotiated on your behalf. We can arrange for small groups or individuals looking to take guns up for this shoot…
Hunting in Sweden
Moose tracks in the moss or hare-hunting in newly-fallen snow. Duck-hunting by the lake as the sun sets. Pointer dogs at work in the autumn-speckled mountains. Hunting offers the hunter…
The Complete History of the Discovery of Cinematography – Part 2 – A Brief History of Pre Cinema
Cinematography is defined simply as the illusion of movement by projecting in rapid fashion, many still pictures. Also known as motion pictures, movies or moving pictures, cinematography is a product…
The Complete History of the Discovery of Cinematography – Part 3 – A Brief History of Pre Cinema
The Phantasmagorie In English this theatrical phenomenon was known as the Phantasmagoria. There were as many professionals at it as there were itinerant travelling showmen with their lanterns. One of…
Traditional Japanese Music – The Christian Era and Tokugawa (1549-1867)
The shakuhachi is a kind of bamboo recorder with a blowing edge and four fingerholes; it has a generally appealing mellow tone. It is naturally curved, long, thick, low-pitched, and…
Treating Emotional Allergies In Pets And Their Owners
Although contested by some, it is obvious to those who live with and love animals, that animals have emotions. Animal emotions can be considered in the same categories as those…
Traditional Japanese Music – Buddhism to the end of the Nara Period
The coming of Buddhism brought numerous new instruments and liturgical chant; immigrants from countries such as Korea, China, South-East Asia, and India included acrobatics, instrumental concerts, and solo performances. Buddhist…
Traditional Japanese Music – Heian Period (794-1185)
Gagaku was the music performed for the nobility and upper class at Court. It's divided into three categories: original foreign music, pure Japanese music, and combinations of the two. The…
Traditional Japanese Music – Kamakura and Muromachi (1185-1573)
Buddhist musical instruments are divided into eight categories: metal, stone, silk, bamboo, leather, clay, horn,and wood. The metal instruments include, shoku (a large bell), hachi (large bronze cymbals), myo (large…
Understanding the Sport
Aerodynamics A modern Formula One car has almost as much in common with a jet fighter as it does with an ordinary road car. Aerodynamics have become key to success…
The Complete History of The Discovery of Cinematography – Part 1
This subject has a rich history attached to it. In order to understand the full discovery and development of moving pictures, we must study the various elements of not only…
Scottish man jailed for piracy
Scottish man was jailed for 9 months after being accused of pirating £750,000 worth of Software. Brendan Timoney, 40, of the village of Coatbridge, in north Lanarkshire pleaded guilty to…
Selecting a automechanic
Whether your car is brand new or a long-time companion, at some point repair and servicing is required. Unfortunately, selecting a mechanic can be a stressful experience for many motorists.…
Introduction. What is Music?
We are often talking about music, but what it really is? Just look, what various sources tells: "an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a…
Medieval European music
Medieval European music is music from the European middle ages, which is generally divided into two periods: the Ars Antiqua and the Ars Nova. Characteristics of the time are styles…
Authentic performance
The authentic performance movement is an effort on the part of musicians and scholars to perform works of classical music in ways similar to how they were performed when they…
History of Motorcycles
Motorcycles have come along way from when they were first created by doing nothing more than adding an engine to a bicycle. Now motorcycles are some of the most technical…
Traditional Japanese Music – Beginnings
Some of the earliest musical devices found in Japan date back to the Yayoi period--prior to AD 250. The most import instruments found from this era are the bells, or…
Choosing A Motorcycle
So you are thinking of purchasing a motorcycle. Well I will try to walk you through some steps you should think about before heading out to your nearest dealer or…