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Historic Bite #2: Maude Fealy, Silent Film Actress
Maude captivated the audience’s attention with her angelic looks and rich brown hair. This beauty helped catapult her into the world of filmmaking; soon she would become an easily recognizable celebrity. Continue reading
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Historic Bite #1 – Boticelli’s Muse
Simonetta’s time as an “it” girl was rife with conflict. Soon after she started modeling for Boticelli, her jealous husband began to suspect that his wife and the artist were having an affair. Continue reading
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Beatrix Potter: Author and Naturalist, Part III (Conclusion)
The advice ‘write what you know’ rings true in most situations. A story might fall flat if the author is trying to write something they do not know, or if they try explaining something they have not researched. Beatrix Potter’s quest to learn about fungi is one example of this. Continue reading
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Beatrix Potter: Author and Naturalist, Part II
Beatrix’s ventures into the forests surrounding her family’s estates cultivated her fascination for nature. At a young age, she used her artistic skills to draw and color plants and flowers, using her brother Bertram’s microscope to include the minute details. Continue reading
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Beatrix Potter: Author and Naturalist, Part I
Any serious interest in the sciences simply would not do in a well-bred lady. Regardless, Beatrix would not renounce her newest passion. Her adult life began with her trying to break free from the restraints of the time, seeking answers to her questions. Continue reading
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5 Intriguing Facts About Bram Stoker
I decided to reread it after almost a decade and felt as if I were opening a new book. When a long time passes between rereads, you forget enough of a book for surprises become surprises again; magic regenerates and drama is fresh as ever. Continue reading
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5 Inspiring Facts About Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit, the adorable bunny in the blue jacket, is a familiar character to us bookworms. You might have learned of his mishaps when Grandma read them to you; perhaps you got to know him better when reading to your children. Continue reading
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5 Incredible Facts About Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel was one of the most powerful women in the world. She worked her way out of a childhood steeped in poverty to create a fashion empire. Continue reading
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The Man Who Kidnapped MONA LISA
Every year, more than 50,000 art pieces are stolen around the world. The annual black market value for art theft stands between 6 and 8 billion. Continue reading
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Pablo Picasso on Trial
La bande de Picasso was a guilty party to Prefect Lépine. He was confident that they were the gang of thieves he was after—and that they would be able to tell him Mona Lisa’s whereabouts. It wasn’t long before he’d arrested the face of the movement, Picasso himself. Continue reading
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Mona Lisa’s Romantic Disappearance
In August 1911, the Louvre Museum was stirred from its routine by horrific news. Usually displayed in the Salon de Carré, where she was visited by artists and suitors, Mona Lisa had vanished. Continue reading
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5 Myths About the Stars
Stars have guided us from the beginning. Before we settled on a common calendar, they told our ancestors when to plant their crops. Navigators at sea used stars to guide them on treacherous journeys. In uncertain times, humans sought messages from these celestial lights. Continue reading
Mariella Hunt & the Tearoom 