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 …
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, 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: 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. …
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, 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 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 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 to become one of the most notable message administrators in the railroad’s initial history. She played out a few gallant demonstrations while working …