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May These Beautiful Words Get You Through the Hard Times

John Greenleaf Whittier had an important role in the 30-year struggle to abolish slavery as a politician, but also as a poet and moral force.

The Adventures of John & Wolf in the American Wilderness

John Stortz is an American illustrator who loves to travel. Two years ago, John adopted a shelter dog named Wolfgang (Wolf, for short) and the two of them became traveling buddies. Now, John takes Wolf everywhere and Wolf loves every moment of it!

Follow the Lyrics of One of Elton John's Greatest Songs

One of the most heartfelt and emotional songs ever recorded, Elton John's 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' completely astounded everyone when it was initially released in 1976.

Rare Vintage Photos of Elton John and Friends

Is there a living soul on planet earth who hasn't heard an Elton John song at least once in their lives? We would find that hard to believe. 

Remembering Olivia Newton-John, 1948-2022

"Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends […] Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer."

John Sargent’s Artworks Look So Aesthetically Pleasing

In the pantheon of great painters in history, the name of John Singer Sargent (1856 – 1925) is always spoken with the utmost respect. The distinguished painter was one of the last great Realist artists of his time and was celebrated for his distinctive portraitures.

13 Insightful & Thoughtful Quotes by John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was a charismatic and inspirational leader who left an indelible mark on American history during his short tenure. Although his presidency was tragically cut short, his words continue to resonate with people around the world.

This John Lennon Song Reminds Me it's Good to Be Older

[related_articles] John Lennon: Borrowed Time art, photos, music, song, presentation, The Beatles, John Lennon, 1984, borrowed time This beautiful presentation takes us through the annals of "Borrowed Time" - a great and meaningful song by John Lennon.

John Lennon Inspired Millions with His Wise Words

John Lennon was a renowned Beatles member, known for creating an extraordinary amount of iconic songs. But, aside from his music, Lennon was also capable of inspiring millions with a single, spoken sentence.

Enjoy the Works of English Landscape Artist John Constable

John Constable (11 June 1776 - 31 March 1837) was a famous English Romantic painter known for his gorgeous landscapes . Most of his works were of the English countryside, particularly those representing the Suffolk region where he was born and lived.

15 RARE Historical Photos of World Leaders in Their Youth

John F. Kennedy at age 10 2. Barack Obama as a student at Harvard University, circa 1992 3. Theodore Roosevelt, 1870 4. Nelson Mandela, at the age of 19 5. Adolf Hitler as a child, 1889-1890 6. Margaret Thatcher at age 13 7. Fidel Castro in New York, 1955 8. 

World's Strangest Towns That You Didn't Know Existed!

The Town on the Rock Wieliczka, Poland: The Underground Salt Town Matmata, South Tunisia: The Cave Town Colma, California, USA: The City of the Dead Thames Town, Songjiang, China: The Fake-British Ghost Town Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain: The Rock-Carved Town Nagoro, Japan: The Abandoned Doll Village Whittier

These Quick-Fire Facts About US Presidents Are Fascinating

John Adams (1797-1801) John Adams is said to have uttered “Thomas Jefferson survives” the moment before he passed away, but sadly, Jefferson had actually died several hours before he did. 3. 

Reviving History: AI-Generated Selfies of Iconic Figures

Image source: Jyo John Mulloor 2. Bob Marley Image source: Jyo John Mulloor 3. Nikola Tesla Image source: Jyo John Mulloor 4. Abraham Lincoln Image source: Jyo John Mulloor 5. Nelson Mandela Image source: Jyo John Mulloor 6. William Shakespeare Image source: Jyo John Mulloor 7. 

Cardboard Cutouts Come to Life in These Sunset Silhouettes

John Marshal is a Maine-based photographer who loves to create silhouette art from cardboard. In a series which he has titled “ Sunset Selfies , ” John constructs intricate and creative cardboard cutouts and places them against sunsets.