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Tullia d'Aragona — (c. 1510 1556) was a celebrated 16th century Venetian courtesan, author and philosopher. She had one daughter, Penelope d Aragona, born in 1535, and a son, Celio, by Silvestro Guiccardi.Her work has recently been revived in the University of… … Wikipedia
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Roanoke Colony — Lost Colony redirects here. For other uses, see Lost Colony (disambiguation). Coordinates: 35°55′42″N 75°42′15″W / 35.928259°N 75.704098°W / … Wikipedia
Virginia Dare — US postage stamp issued in 1937, the 350th anniversary of Virginia Dare s birth Born August 18, 1587(1587 08 18) Roanoke Colony, present day North Carolina … Wikipedia
Roanoke Island — is an island in Dare County near the coast of North Carolina, United States.About eight miles (12 km) long and two miles (3 km) wide, Roanoke Island lies between the mainland and the barrier islands, with Albemarle Sound on its north, Roanoke… … Wikipedia
Tiwaz rune — The t rune runic|ᛏ is named after Tyr, and was identified with this god. The reconstructed Proto Germanic name is *Tîwaz or *Teiwaz and other variants.Etymologically *Tîwaz is connected to Latin Deus and Divus and to Celtic Divos.Fact|date=May… … Wikipedia
Alebrije — Alebrijes at the Pochote Market in the city of Oaxaca Alebrijes (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈβɾixes]) are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. The first alebrijes, along with use of the term, originated with … Wikipedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
art and architecture, Oceanic — ▪ visual arts Introduction the visual art (art) and architecture of native Oceania, including media such as sculpture, pottery, rock art, basketry, masks, painting, and personal decoration. In these cultures, art and architecture have often … Universalium