Paintings can speak a thousand words. It is famously quoted that painting, are a mirror of the soul of the painter. Whatever the painter feels or goes through comes out in the form of his/her art and paintings. Painting is by nature, a luminous language in itself. Paul Cezanne quoted – “Don’t be an art critic. Paint. There lies Salvation”. Painting is a part of the painter’s personality. And when it is almost time for the winters to set in, how can we not talk about winter paintings. After all, best paintings are the ones that portrays nature and then becomes worthier. And the serenity a painter feels while observing a robin singing as the snow falls, that is when he puts his heart in such Original Winter Paintings on Canvas and brings life to that moment. ...

Limerick

There was a young plane named Whee
Who was horribly bored by a Bee.
He was asked, “Does it buzz?”
He replied, “Yes, it does!
It’s a regular brute of a Bee!”

Paddiington was fast asleep
There an Old Bee in the tree
Who was  bored by the a plane named Whee.
When she asked "Does it buzz?"
They replied "Yes, it does,
That bothering plane named Whee!"
Fleur

Overview
Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.

Edinburg /ˈɛdɪnbərə/ - Британский английский /ˈɛdɪnbɜːrɡ/ - Американский английский

Tongue twisters
are a great way to improve pronunciation. In fact, due to the repetition in sound, tongue twisters have also been known to improve accents as well. This technique is called alliteration.

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Why are tongue twisters important in English?

Tongue twisters are beneficial because they help your brain remember patterns and words faster than speaking or singing. Tongue twisters also stretch and strengthen the muscles which you use to speak.

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

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Roman History of Britain

Britain was part of the Roman Empire for over three and a half centuries. From the invasion under the emperor Claudius in AD 43 until rule from Rome ended in the early 5th century, the province of Britannia was part of a political union that covered most of Europe.

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In AD 43, the Roman emperor Claudius launched an invasion of Britain, and over the next 45 years the Roman army gradually extended its control over much of present-day England and Wales and ventured into territory now in Scotland.

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Invasion

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Latin

What do BC and AD mean?
BC stands for “before Christ” and refers to years before Jesus Christ's estimated birth, starting with 1 BC and counting backward. AD stands for “anno Domini,” which is Medieval Latin for “in the year of the Lord” and denotes the years after Jesus's birth.

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Londinium. That name was given by the Romans when they established the city as a major settlement in AD 43.
Once Britain was part of the Roman Empire. The Romans played an important part in British history for over 400 years. People mainly lived in small villages of wooden houses with thatched roofs. The Romans built stone bridges, roads, aqueducts,  and held Britain as a Roman province for over three and a half centuries.

The Present-day name of the main city of Great Britain is London. It is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times.
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Is it possible to see anything of London in one or two days?
   Well, yes, but , of course, not half enough

Why Florence Nightingale Used to Carry an Owl in Her Pocket

Florence Nightingale carried a rescued Little Owl named Athena in her pocket for companionship and comfort, having saved the bird from being tormented by children in Athens, Greece, around 1850. The owl became a devoted pet, often sleeping in her pocket, and offered her emotional support during her intense, often lonely, work.

Key details about Nightingale and her owl include:
Rescue and Name: She rescued the baby owl near the Acropolis, naming her Athena after the goddess of wisdom, who is often associated with owls.
Bond and Behavior: Athena was hand-reared, would sleep in Nightingale's pocket, and was known to "curtsy".
Death and Legacy: When Nightingale left for the Crimean War, Athena was left in the care of others but died soon after. Heartbroken, Nightingale had the owl preserved by a taxidermist, and it is now on display at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London.

Commemoration: Her sister, Parthenope, wrote a book about the pet titled The Life and Death of Athena, an Owlet.

Introduction
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Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in the field of nursing. She improved the care of sick and wounded soldiers. She also made nursing a respectable career for women.

Early Life
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Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy, on May 12, 1820. She grew up in England, where she had a comfortable life with her wealthy parents. She studied several languages, history, and mathematics with her father at home.

As a young adult, Nightingale felt called to be a nurse. Her family did not approve. Nevertheless, she began studying nursing in Germany in 1850. She later worked at a hospital in London.

Career
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In 1854 the Crimean War broke out between the Russians and the Turks, the French, and the British. Nightingale traveled to Turkey with a group of nurses to help the sick and wounded British soldiers. She found terrible conditions in the military hospital in Turkey. Medical supplies were low. The hospital was dirty and filled with rats and fleas.

Nightingale took control and was soon running the hospital. She made sure it was clean and well supplied. She also made sure the soldiers were cared for properly and treated with kindness. Her nursing duties often kept her up all night. The soldiers named her the “Lady with the Lamp.” After the war the British people thought of Nightingale as a heroine.

In 1857 Nightingale became sickly. She spent most of the rest of her life at home, but she continued to work. In 1860 she formed the Nightingale School for Nurses. It was the first school in the world that trained women to be professional nurses. Nightingale died in London on August 13, 1910.

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While in Athens in 1850, Florence saw some boys playing with a ball of fluff, which turned out to be a baby owl. She rescued the owlet, which she named Athena, and hand-reared her, carrying her around in her pocket.

Florence Nightingale had an owl called Athena, which she carried around in her dressing gown pocket. She would perch on Flo's finger for treats, and make a bow and curtsey on the table.

Florence Nightingale had a pet owl that she named Athena, carried around the hospital wards in her pocket and introduced to her patients to cheer them up.

After Florence left for the Crimea, the poor creature was neglected and died.