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1. Even Babies Love Maya the Bee This educational cartoon that was made in 55 episodes was broadcasted on TV when I was a kid. I adored it! It was one of the most popular cartoons in Europe during 1980's. Today, my babygirl is watching it also. I don't mind since there is so many g...
2. Hinds Feet On High Places My mom bought me this book to read right after I was diagnosed with cancer. Because I had several other books in my "stack", I did not get the chance to read it until I was about halfway through my chemotherapy. I'll have to chalk the t...
3. William Bouguereau William Bouguereau (November 30, 1825 - August 19, 1905) was a popular nineteenth-century French painter often overlooked in modern studies of art. Bouguereau's training in the Academic style of art began with Classical and Biblical subjects under t...
4. The Unicorn Tapestries The seven tapestries collectively known as The Hunt of the Unicorn or The Unicorn Tapestries have been declared one of the finest examples in history of the art of tapestry. Their origins are shrouded in mystery, with few clues as to whom they were m...
5. The Unicorn in Captivity In the seventh tapestry of the The Hunt of the Unicorn we see the Unicorn alive and well, risen from death. Penned but not securely, the symbolism can be read to see the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his ties to Earth and the Church.
6. Evelyn de Morgan Posters Prints Fine Art Evelyn de Morgan (British, 1850-1919) Evelyn de Morgan (née Evelyn Pickering) was born in London, the eldest daughter of lawyer Percival Pickering QC. She came from an artistic background, her Uncle was mid-level Pre Raphaelite painter John Roddam Sp...
7. Mr. Tumnus' Scarf: Clothes & Collectibles From The Chronicles of Narnia Authentic costume replicas from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, plus some other Narnia collectible goodies.
8. The Unicorn Is Found In the second tapestry of The Hunt of the Unicorn, the hunters find their quarry, the Unicorn, dipping his horn into a poisoned fountain. All are in awe of the powers the Unicorn has. Around the fountain cluster beasts and fowl such as lions, a stag,...
9. The Unicorn Is Killed and Brought to the Castle In the sixth tapestry of the The Hunt of the Unicorn the battle is over and the Unicorn is slain by the hunters. Its body is brought on the back of a horse to the Lord and Lady of the castle. All who view the scene are in awe of the magical creature,...
10. The Unicorn at Bay In the fourth tapestry of the The Hunt of the Unicorn series depicts the noblemen and their dogs surrounding the Unicorn. Defending itself, the unicorn gores a hunting hound with its horn while kicking a hunter with its hooves. But it will take more...
11. The Start of the Hunt In the first tapestry of the The Hunt of the Unicorn series depicts the noblemen and their dogs gathering in the meadow on the edge of the forest. In the distance, from the treeline, a servant calls that the unicorn has been sighted.
12. The Unicorn Leaps Out of the Stream In the third tapestry of the The Hunt of the Unicorn series depicts the noblemen and their dogs converging on the Unicorn as the beast leaps out of the stream. The heat of battle is intense and the race to catch the unicorn is on!
13. Plato Plato is probably one of the few philosophers whose name is known by almost anyone. Although some of his ideas seem simple at first glance they still address the fundamental questions at the heart of all philosophy. A knowledge of Plato's works is es...