Fine Arts
Literature, poetry, paintings, theatre, and other forms of art have been part of the human culture since the dawn of the historical record.
American's First Best Seller 
First published in 1662, Michael Wigglesworth’s Day of Doom went through eight printings from its first edition in 1662 to the eighth edition in 1751; it saw publication in both America and England. Ancient Architecture – An Overview
The history of architecture is branched like a tree – with a very traceable evolution. Here is the basic shape! There are basically four periods of architectural history: ancient, medieval, renaissance and baroque, and modern. This article covers ancient architecture. Early Art History – An Overview
There’s so much to learn! From Egyptian to Expressionism, from Greco-Roman to the Beaux-Arts, this article lays the ground work for learning all about the different artistic periods. Historic Preservation – What YOU can do!
Each day in America another historic structure is lost. Find out what you can do to save our history! Jones Very’s Soul-Sickness
This nineteenth-century poet's work is worth looking at. The depth of his spiritual stature was not recognized at the time when he was writing. Medieval Architecture - An Overview
The history of architecture continues branching out into new forms and styles. There are basically four periods of architectural history: ancient, medieval, renaissance and baroque, and modern. This article covers medieval architecture. Modern Architecture – An Overview
When you hear a historian talk about “modern” architecture, they’re not talking about buildings currently being built. Come learn what makes a modern building "modern." Philip Freneau - Father of American Poetry
The first American born poet, Philip Freneau, was also a pamphleteer with a deep interest in politics. Philippine Bill of 1902 and a Poem
Politics and poetry sometimes complement each other quite well. The Filipino poet José Rizal is considered a liberator because of his poem. Renaissance and Baroque Architecture - An Overview
The Renaissance, or the rebirth, starts many new trends in architecture that we’ll continue to see through even the most current architecture. These building styles, and those of the later Baroque period, still fascinate to this day – and you don’t have to be an architect to appreciate them! Who is Major Henry Livingston, Jr.?
A lover of literature and a man with an "encyclopedic knowledge," Major Henry Livingston, Jr., became an extraordinary poet, in addition to serving in the American Revolutionary War.
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