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How to Make Tyrian Purple

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Tyrian purple, also known as royal or imperial purple, is one of the world's most expensive pigments. Today, it is not only cost-prohibitive to make Tyrian purple dyes or paints, it is almost impossible to obtain enough raw materials to make a significant amount. As of 2011, a gram of true Tyrian pu

Fork-Tailed Devil: P-38 Lightning

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The P-38 Lightning entered service in 1941, and saw action with American forces for much of World War II. Known for its twin tail booms and single central nacelle, the P-38 was fast and durable. With its nose-mounted armament, the P-38 was favored by American aces such as Richard Bong and Thomas Mac

About the Roman Arts

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The arts were of central importance to the ancient Romans. Although much Roman art was based directly upon Greek precedents, the Romans had a distinctive style and developed important new techniques in the areas of theater, sculpture, poetry, painting and architecture, among others. Examples of all