In 1935, phonographs were found to be a useful educational and entertainment tool for those who were visually impaired. The phonograph's first use for "talking books" was in England for soldiers ...
Frequent presence of viceroys in Calcutta every Christmas, even when the city was no more the capital of India, proves its importance as the most sought-after Xmas celebration destination in that era ...
The Eiffel Tower was almost torn down. It has changed color seven times. A secret bunker saved the tower during World War I. A hidden floor exists for emergencies. Gustave Eiffel's apartment was a ...
On Dec. 11 in Foellinger Great Hall, the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra played its holiday concert, titled “Season of Glory.” The program was a joyous mixture of old favorites with the ...