What was secularism in Renaissance art? During the Renaissance, individual thought and expression —separating oneself from the crowd in terms of ideas and creations—were encouraged and highly prized. Secularism was an emphasis on living well in this world and understanding better the activities of this world—political, economic, social and intellectual. What is secularism in art? […]
What did Napoleon study at Ecole Militaire? In 1784, he moved on to the Ecole Militaire (the French military academy) to spend a year studying more advanced tactics and strategy. Although remarkably intelligent, Napoleon graduated 42nd in his class of 52. When did Napoleon go to Ecole Militaire? After his schooling at Brienne, the young […]
What is a stage for puppets called? The word “castelet” is the French term for a theatre structure where puppetry is performed, and it can also be a more substantial structure than the booth. The puppet stage evolved in style and shape over time as a result of changes in the religious status of puppets […]
What size needle should I use to sew leather? What size sewing machine needle do I need? Size 10 = 70 No 80 = Cotton shirting, quilting cotton, No 90 = Linen, linen union curtain fabrics, cushion fabrics, cotton sateen curtain linings, No 100 = Denim No 110 = Upholstery fabrics and canvas weight fabrics, […]
Why is yawning contagious theory? Taken together, experts believe that contagious yawning may be a social communication tool specific to higher-order animals. In the context of the brain-cooling theory of yawning, perhaps yawning evolved to become contagious as a means to increase the cognitive performance and vigilance of people within a group. Is yawning psychological? […]
How old do you have to be to buy a bong in England? You must not sell any tobacco products to a person under 18. This includes cigarettes, hand rolling tobacco, cigars and pipe tobacco as well as cigarette papers and herbal smoking products. It’s also an offence for an adult to buy tobacco products […]
Does University of Chicago have a nice campus? Once again, the urban oasis that is the University of Chicago campus has earned a distinction for the beauty of its campus, this year being named “The Most Beautiful College” in Illinois from Travel + Leisure magazine. Is University of Chicago a party school? So, not a […]
Can you go to jail for not paying rent in Sharjah? Despite difficult times most people are experiencing, renters who are struggling won’t be put to jail as bounced cheques are no longer considered a criminal offense in all of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Can I cancel my tenancy contract in Sharjah? As per […]