Cubism
At the end of the nineteenth century, transformations were going on throughout Europe. Nat...
The White House has long been the symbol of the American presidency. Located in Washington, D.C., the site for the building was chosen in 1790 by President George Washington and city planner Pierre L'Enfant. A competition was held to select the design, and the commission was awarded to the Irish-born architect James Hoban. Construction on the White House began in 1792, and the first president to take up residence there was John Adams in 1800. Over the years, the White House has undergone many renovations as each successive president has made changes to the building. In 1814, the White House survived a fire set by the British during the War of 1812. Known at various times as the "President's House" or the "Executive Mansion," President Theodore Roosevelt officially named it the "White House" in 1901. With 132 rooms on six levels, the White House was the largest house in the country until the Civil War.
At the end of the nineteenth century, transformations were going on throughout Europe. Nat...
Although people in other countries have eaten them for centuries, people in the United Sta...
In December 1938 off the coast of South Africa, some fishermen were trawling for their dai...