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Artist and Patron in the Early Middle Ages

The absence of individual artists’ names in the preceding discourse is notable, with only occasional references such as the Master of the Registrum Gregorii. This lack of attribution, whether by …

Medieval depictions, such as those portraying events from Christ’s life

Some early medieval depictions, such as those portraying events from Christ’s life found on church walls across northern Europe, likely served as educational tools for those who couldn’t read or …

The frontispiece of the Vivian Bible gifted to Charles the Bald

The frontispiece of the Vivian Bible, a huge, lavishly adorned one-volume Bible that was gifted to Charles the Bald in 845 by the abbot, Count Vivian, and the monks of …

Wearmouth-Jarrow comprised two distinct monastic institutions

Wearmouth-Jarrow comprised two distinct monastic institutions: St. Peter at Wearmouth, founded by the noble Northumbrian Benedict Biscop, and St. Paul at Jarrow, established under Benedict’s guidance by the Anglo-Saxon Ceolfrith. …

The Creator of the Modern Refrigerator Boxcar

Dr. Mary Pennington held the position of chief at the food research laboratory within the United States Department of Agriculture. With America’s recent entry into World War I, occurring six …

The rail route vehicle Lillie Belle

The rail route vehicle, which Lillie Belle dedicated LaLee cost 65 thousand bucks and looked similar to Cleopatra’s canal boat. “I think the Colonel completely delighted in arranging the vehicle,” …

Ben Blackie Kilpatrick, notorious train robber

Ben Blackie Kilpatrick, notorious train robber and member of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch, was joined by two fellow gang members, Harvey “Kid Curry” Logan and O. C. Hanks, on their …

Sarah Kidder to lead the Narrow Gauge Railroad

Sarah Kidder widow of John Kidder, faced skepticism about her capability to lead the Narrow Gauge Railroad following her husband’s demise. However, determined to prove her competence, she accepted the …

Mattie Kuhn rose through the telecommunication positions in the railroad’s initial history

Mattie Kuhn rose through the telecommunication positions to become one of the most notable message administrators in the railroad’s initial history. She played out a few gallant demonstrations while working …