The history of the colored pencil is not entirely clear. The use of wax-based mediums in crayons is well-documented, however, and can be traced back to the Greek Golden Age, and was later documented by Roman scholar, Pliny the Elder. Wax-based materials have appealed to artists for centuries due to their resistance to decay, the vividness and brilliance of their colors, and their unique rendering qualities.
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Autumn’s in full swing and we all know the sad fact that it’s only going to get colder from now on. But every cloud has a silver lining: outerwear is about to get far more interesting. Yes, summer has its bright colours, lightweight layers and garden parties. But so what? Winter has warm hues, textured fabrics and cosy nights by the fire in your favourite country pub.
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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower. The tower is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, renamed as such to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II (prior to being renamed in 2012 it was known as simply "Clock Tower").
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A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth. Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges.
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Tuscany is a region in central Italy. It is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance and has been home to many figures influential in the history of art and science, and contain well-known museums such as the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace. Tuscany produces wines, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino.
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The Glasgow derby, commonly referred to as the Old Firm derby, is one of the oldest and most complex rivalries in world football. The two clubs involved are the most successful teams in Scottish football which would be an obvious reason for the teams to have become rivals over the years. This however cannot fully explain the massive hatred involved between both sets of supporters towards each other.
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