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Construction of the Great Wall of China (circa 220 BCE-1644 CE): This monumental defensive structure stretches thousands of miles and is a testament to the engineering prowess of ancient China. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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Eruption of Mount Vesuvius (79 CE): The eruption of Vesuvius buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, preserving them remarkably well and providing valuable insights into ancient Roman life. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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Street Art: Public art created in outdoor spaces, often using graffiti, stencils, murals, or installations to convey social or political messages. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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Textile Art: The creation of art using fabrics, fibers, and other textile materials, including techniques like weaving, embroidery, or quilting. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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Mosaic: The art of creating images or patterns by arranging small colored pieces, typically made of glass, stone, or ceramic tiles. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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Digital Art: Artworks created using digital technology, such as digital painting, computer-generated images, or interactive installations. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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Video Art: The use of video and audio elements to create artworks, often presented in gallery or museum settings. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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"Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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"The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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The advent of the internet (20th century): The development of the internet revolutionized communication, commerce, and information sharing on a global scale, transforming almost every aspect of modern life. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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The fall of the Berlin Wall (1989): Symbolizing the end of the Cold War, the wall's demolition marked the reunification of East and West Germany and the collapse of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]
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The Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1960s): A social and political movement in the United States that aimed to secure equal rights for African Americans, challenging racial segregation and discrimination. https://knowledgedetective.com/ [more]