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The History and Development of European Stoneware

by historigal in History, August 2, 2010
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Stoneware is vitreous earthenware fired at such a high temperature that it becomes as hard as stone and impervious to liquids.

Does an Item’s History and Origin Make It Inevitably American? If Yes, How?

by TerriGast in History, June 6, 2010
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By Terri Gast
When a product is popular and can be found in nearly every american household is it American made or something adopted by the american population?

Italian Basket is an Important Cottage Industry

by KNOWLEDGE BASE in Economics, October 23, 2009
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One of the respected and familiar Italian cottage industry is the Italian basket making. It is known of its longetivity and high quality, the make of Italian basket is the dearest part of their culture.

A British Heritage

by Carol M Creasey in History, January 5, 2009
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The history of English Bone China.

Fall of Ming and Rise of Qing Dynasty

by Ebey Soman in History, November 6, 2008
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A Quick overview of the Ming Dynasty’s fall and the rise of Qing Dynasty and the Chinese relations with the Europeans during the early 1700s.

15 Wonderful Inventions and Discoveries by the Ancient Chinese

by valli in History, August 10, 2008
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Until 1400 AD, China was a scientifically and technologically advanced nation and a superpower. Believe it or not, many of the tools we use today were discovered or invented by Chinese. Here is a list of 15 such things.

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