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May 23, 2024 · New England. New England, region, northeastern United States, including the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region was named by Capt. John Smith, who explored its shores in 1614 for some London merchants. New England was soon settled by English Puritans whose aversion to idleness and ...
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3 days ago · Dozar or Sedjadeh: The term comes from Persian do, "two" and zar, a Persian measure corresponding to about 105 centimetres (41 inches). Carpets of Dozar size are approximately 130–140 cm (51–55 in) x 200–210 cm (79–83 in). Ghalitcheh (Persian: قالیچه ): Carpet of Dozar format, but woven in very fine quality.
5 days ago · Iranian Visual Arts. T he history of Persian Carpet -a culmination of artistic magnificence- dates back to 2,500 years ago. The Iranians were among the pioneer carpet weavers of the ancient civilizations, having achieved a superlative degree of perfection through centuries of creativity and ingenuity. The skill of carpet weaving has been handed ...
3 days ago · 18 Fun Facts About New England. New England, a region in the northeastern United States, is steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. Comprising six states – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont – New England offers a diverse tapestry of landscapes, from rugged coastlines to picturesque mountains.
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May 20, 2024 · The name “New England” was given by Captain John Smith in 1614 when he first began exploring the region. Being English himself, it was common for explorers of that time to name new places after existing ones. And so, he decided to call this part of the “New World” New England, as a tribute to his home country.
May 22, 2024 · Ken Keeley, a lifelong Norwich resident, has announced the publication of his 15th pictorial history book, and this time it is about New London. The book, “FourScore & Fifty Years, New London ...
23 hours ago · Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae. The fiber is almost pure cellulose, and can contain minor percentages of waxes, fats, pectins, and water. Under natural conditions, the cotton bolls will increase the ...
