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Elizabeth I was crowned in 1559 and reigned for 44 years. This 17th century engraving by William Faithorne shows her with Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Walsingham. [Prints 014/004]

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2018-01-16

in 1869, Stanisław the Polish playwright, poet, painter and so much more, was born. As a key figure in the Young movement, he succesfully connected the upcoming modernism with Polish folklore and culture, in both literature and visual arts

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2018-01-15

Happy birthday to Berthe Morisot who was born in 1841 and forged a path for herself as a major woman Impressionist. https://t.co/V4hNIX20HQ

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2018-01-15

Ignace-Henri-Théodore Fantin-Latour was born in 1836. Though he preferred to paint imaginative compositions rather than still lifes later on in his career, his flower pieces such as 'A Basket of Roses' remained popular with collectors: https://t.co/imaBq0OXxX

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2018-01-15

"A love of nature is a consolation against failure."

French impressionist painter was born in 1841

Images: Source: https://t.co/MDORaLBE9B

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2018-01-14

has gained the reputation of being the coldest day of the year. The 'Great Frost' of 1086 began to spread & in 1205 one of the most severe winters in history began; the Thames in London froze over & ale & wine turned to solid ice & were sold by weight.

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2018-01-13

d. Thomas Hardy (England, 1840-1928). Novelist & poet. "Some folk want their luck buttered." Colourised photograph of Thomas & Florence Hardy. Dorset County Museum.

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2018-01-11

The Italian painter, Parmigianino, was born in 1503. See his painting 'The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine' in Room 8: https://t.co/Fi6iHPZ21a

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2018-01-11

[C’ÉTAIT UN 10 JANVIER 1949] /
lance le 45 tours
La maison de disque américaine RCA met en vente un nouveau type de disque en vinyle qui prendra le nom de 45 tours du fait de sa rotation de 45 tours par minute.

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2018-01-10

Happy Birthday to Elisabetta Sirani, born 380 years ago. Aside from painting, she was also a printmaker! (Etching © , 1657)

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2018-01-09

David Bowie in art
beautiful paintings
by Gayna Middleditch (gaynamiddleditch63 on instagram)

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2018-01-09

Happy 2123rd Birthday to Marcus Tullius Cicero, born in Arpinum in 106BC!

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2018-01-03

French master Henri Matisse was born in 1869. Matisse is ever a leading figure in modern art. See his work at the NGA today, International galleries, Level 2. Image: Henri MATISSE 'L'Enlevement d'Europe' 1929 https://t.co/wavOpn5zXN

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2017-12-31

"Aha!" said Thomas Becket 1170, "Now we see the violence inherent in the system."

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2017-12-29


28 December 1860 - Harriet Tubman arrives in Auburn NY, on her last mission to free slaves
Picture via

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2017-12-28

“… many men both saw and heard a great number of huntsmen hunting....” or night marks the longest night of the year and one of the traditional dates when the Wild Hunt is abroad. Read more on https://t.co/G7kOEsuDa8

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2017-12-21

174 years ago A Christmas Carol was first published. Check out our amazing new rendition of this classic https://t.co/tTjxBMNgWW

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2017-12-19