Author Archives: Amy Jones

Tips for Travelers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Travel guides began to appear in the eighteenth century with the rise in popularity of the Grand Tour. Wealthy young men traveled the continent, seeking to experience culture and the arts and enjoying European society. While the outbreak of the … Continue reading →

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Salamanca, Wellington’s Masterpiece

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

July 22, 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Salamanca. While Napoleon was in the midst of his Russian campaign, other generals were busy consolidating France’s position in Spain against a combined force of English, Portuguese, and Spanish … Continue reading →

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Skin white as snow, hair black as ebony

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Snow White’s been busy lately. This year alone she’s starring in two movies while also appearing in a television series. First published by Jacob and Wilhem Grimm as part of their Children’s and Household Tales (Kinder-und Hausmӓrchen), the brief story … Continue reading →

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