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If you want to visit some State Parks near St. Louis Missouri, you might be limited in options. Most State Parks are located at least an hour away from the city center. But there is one that might excite you — the Castlewood State Park! This free park is about…
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Here are examples of English silver in the baroque and rococo styles. These works of art were produced using innovative techniques and are marked with England’s most celebrated 18th-century silversmith. Baroque silver is boldly shaped or massive in size, rigidly symmetrical in design, and richly ornamented. The newer rococo style…
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The Chippewa Motel has been at 7880 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO on Historic route 66 since 1938. It began with 13 units advertised as tourists cottages. Each cottage, which came with running water and access to community bath areas, costs $150 per night. Over the years, the complex grew to…
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The three mummies in this article attest not only to the permanence of Egyptian burial practices but also to the importance of religion held in the daily lives of the Egyptians. While some people view mummies as curiosities, they are truly human remains that should be treated with dignity and…
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Here are five ancient masks that date back to the early and late 19th and early 20th century. Shoulder Mask aka d’mba Made of wood and metal Late 19th century The d’mba and shoulder mask represents an abstraction of the ideal female role in society. She is the universal mother…
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One way to spend a weekend of boredom is to drive somewhere and enjoy the scenic views of winter. That’s when I found the Ozark National Scenic Riverways on Google. It is a huge national park in the Ozarks of southern Missouri with river systems flowing through it. According to…
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Literally, you can get lost inside the The Saint Louis Art Museum in Missouri. It is a huge museum with so many turns and ‘hidden’ rooms. In short, it has a very confusing layout. A map does not help at all. There isn’t any signage pointing out to which rooms,…
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The Missouri History Museum in Saint Louis is a small museum that showcases the history of the State, and is located inside Forest Park. While the present exhibits are interesting, I think the number of items are too few to be housed in such a huge building. Thomas Jefferson. Charles…
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