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in 1850, a significant nautical discovery was made... Irish explorer Robert McClure was the first person to discover the Northwest passage: the sea route between the Arctic & Atlantic oceans. Rumoured and sought-after for centuries: he traversed it by ship - & sledge!

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2021-10-26

Conwy tunnel opened 1991. It was the first
immersed tube road tunnel in UK. Find out more about this and the other Conwy crossings at https://t.co/rKoKQcpktn Painting by P A Ballard

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2021-10-25

born in 1881

He had enormous influence on 20th century art, working in a variety of styles. His work was 1st encountered by in 1920's Paris, who then returned to visit him with in 1932.

See 'Head of a Woman' at

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2021-10-25

Born Nils Dardel Swedish Inspired by with preference for a pure palette & Japanese Also experimented with painting several in the style & explored clear motifs & strong colorus

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2021-10-25

in 1972 Jackie Robinson, 1st African American to play , died. This hero never retired from fighting 4 fairness, encouraging & speaking up 4 Charlie Sifford to become 1st African American CHARLIE TAKES HIS SHOT

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2021-10-24

⚔️ in 1086, Yusuf ibn Tashfin, ruler of the Almoravid dynasty, defeated the army of Alfonso VI, King of León and Castile at the Battle of Sagrajas near Badajoz, modern day southwest Spain.

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2021-10-23

Born in 1882, N. C. Wyeth was an & illustrator. He was a prolific artist, creating over 3000 paintings & illustrating 112 books.

📷 Credit: , "Catmota" by unknown date.

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2021-10-23

Happy 1st Anniversary of Craig of the Creek episode “Creature Feature” 🌲🎉 it aired on in October 22, 2020 🎊🌳 I love this episode where Craig finds himself being chased by a monster in the Creek. 💕👹

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2021-10-22

Edmund Dulac, French British illustrator was born in 1882.✨

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2021-10-22

Born in 1581, Domenichino was an of the Bolognese School of painters known primarily for his religious works & portraits.

📷 Credit: , "Madonna and Child with St. Francis" by 1620s.

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2021-10-22

in 1797 the frigate Constituion launched at Edmund Hartt's Shipyard in Boston!

USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned in the U.S. Navy with service in four conflicts.

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2021-10-22

We read books to find out who we are. What other people, real or imaginary, do and think and feel... is an essential guide to our understanding of what we ourselves are and may become.

—Ursula K. Le Guin
Born in 1929
🎨Charles Vess

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2021-10-21

Today in Ferdinand Magellan discovers a strait now known as the Strait of Magellan. (1520 CE)

Read more: https://t.co/K0Ui9n91FQ

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2021-10-21

Happy 1st Anniversary of Craig of the Creek episode “Afterschool Snackdown” 🌲🎉 it aired on in October 21, 2020 🎊🌳 I love this episode where Craig enters a food competition in the Creek. 💕😊

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2021-10-21

Today's & in 1805 the Royal Navy gained victory over the French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar. Visit us for to discover the first-hand account of the battle from 18th-century foundling & sailor George King. https://t.co/TQesWoUE2f

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2021-10-21

The Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield ⚓

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2021-10-21

- fought 1805. Yet as today's Napoleonicist episode shows, the battle is shrouded in so many myths that most of what we think we know is wrong. John Morewood of explains all:
🎧https://t.co/KeF9HSHE8a
Support: https://t.co/ZMrrPvgdhk

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2021-10-21

Frits Thaulow, born in 1847, was a known for his landscapes & realistic depictions of water.

📷 Credit: , "Winter at the River Simoa" by 1883.

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2021-10-21

Born Domenichino Italian belonging to Bolognese School Work is illustrative of classic-idealist art form popular at the time & intended to surpass imperfections of nature by developing an Idealised Concept of Beauty by drawing on ancient concept

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2021-10-21