Matryoshka doll: The largest set in the world consists of 51 pieces
Matryoshka dolls are a type of wooden doll also known as Russian nesting dolls. “Matryoshka” (матрёшка) is s diminutive form of Russian female name Matriosha. The literal meaning of the name is “little matron.” A set of matryoshkas consists of wooden dolls of different sizes with a top and a bottom half that can be taken […]
The Adam style: Created by three Scottish brothers and popular during the 18th-century
The Adam style, also known as Adamesque, is a neoclassical style of architecture and interior design from the 18th century. The style is named after its creators, the three Scottish brothers of whom James Adam (1732–1794) and Robert Adam (1728–1792) were the most widely known. John Adam (1721–1792) is the third oldest brother, but he […]
Decorative box: one of the most stunning collectible items
A decorative box is a form of a casket for packaging which can be used commercially and privately, utilizing different designs and types of function. Many such boxes are historical objects. Maybe the most commonly used type of decorative box is the gift box. These boxes made from paperboard often dressed with decorative paper, tissue, or ribbons are traditionally used […]
Remarkable real-life castles used as filming locations for Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is a hugely popular television fantasy drama and is perhaps one of the most widely-viewed productions in television history. The series airs on HBO, created by D. B. Weiss and David Benioff, and is an adaptation of the series of fantasy novels written by George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice […]
The most stunning types of tables: a piece of furniture used since the Knights of the Round Table times
One of the oldest items used since ancient times as a surface to place things or for eating from, is named table. The term table is derived from the Latin word “tabula”, which means a board, plank, flat top piece. Tables come in a variety of materials, made in different shapes and classified into different […]
Persian pottery: A masterpiece of pottery art
Persian pottery as a craft has very long history, which goes back to the 7th millennium BC. Throughout the centuries, since the early Neolithic Age, functional potteryware has been created in various forms all around the world, made and designed by many cultures. One of the oldest is Persian pottery, made by the artists of Persia […]
Toy story: The oldest doll dates back to the 4000 BC
According to psychology, the game as an action is an essential part of every child’s life in the world. Through playing games, children learn how to fit into society, and one of the main items that help in these activities is the toy. It cannot be said with certainty when the term “toy” was used […]
History of Pantry: The room used as a storage for food and beverage in every household since the Middle Ages
The room in which are stored beverages and food, and serves as subsidiary space for the kitchen is called a pantry. The pantry may be used as storage for tableware, glassware, and silverware, also some households use this room to store linens or cleaning chemicals. The origin of the word “pantry” comes from the Old French term […]