Articles for tag: Rococo

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Slovakia and Its Capital Bratislava

Low-cost carriers and bachelor parties have put the small country of Slovakia on the map. But putting that aside it is worth visiting Slovakia to spend time in Bratislava, its capital and to visit the ancient castles and traditional villages in the country. We will first take a look at Slovakia as a whole and ...

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Bratislava, Slovakia: Top Ten Tourist Attractions

If all you know of Bratislava are the snippets you saw in the James Bond film The Living Daylights, then you’re missing most of the Slovak city’s charms. Overshadowed by Prague when Czechoslovakia still existed, Bratislava has emerged in the wake of Slovakia’s independence as one of Europe’s loveliest “new” capitals, a must-see for tourists ...

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Enlightenment Movement Spurred by the American and French Revolutions

Introduction Spurred by the American and French Revolutions, enlightenment was an era of new and modern forms of thought and expression. The driving force behind this movement was the ideal that, “human affairs ought to be ruled by reason and the common good, rather than by tradition and established authority.” (Janson & Janson, 2004, p. ...

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Broken Mirror Recycled Art Projects

Broken mirror on the wall, what am I going to do with you? Recycled art projects transform your broken mirror into fun and elegant decorations for your home. With a few simple tools and a bit of creativity, the pieces of your broken mirror can become one of your favorite craft supplies. Make An Elegant ...