What do Gypsies call themselves?
Gypsies call themselves Rom, or “man.”
Not knowing the origin of Rom, the English called them Gypsies (derived from Egyptians);
the French, Bohemians; the Spanish, Flemish; and the Swedes, Tatars.
Gypsies call themselves Rom, or “man.”
Not knowing the origin of Rom, the English called them Gypsies (derived from Egyptians);
the French, Bohemians; the Spanish, Flemish; and the Swedes, Tatars.
The most famous auto-destructive work of art was probably Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely’s Homage to New York, which blew itself up at the Museum of Modern Art in 1960. The work was meant to satirize modern technological civilization. Constructed of an old piano and other junk, the piece failed to operate as planned and caused…
While early American filmmakers refused to reveal the names of their players, fearing the actors would request more money, German filmgoers created celebrities. The first celebrity actress was Henny Porten, who first appeared in the movie Lohengrin (1907), directed by Oskar Messter. She was known only as the Messter Girl until 1909, when she played…
The story of Cinderella has enjoyed 58 film productions, in cinematic and cartoon form, throughout the world. The first Cinderella movie was made in 1898.
Panama hats have always been made in Ecuador, where their manufacture helps to support the economy. They were once distributed through Panama.
In 1909, Gertie the Dinosaur, created by New York Journal cartoonist Winsor McKay, became the first cartoon shown in movie houses along with a regular feature.
Superman first appeared in Action Comics No. 1, June 1938. Batman first appeared in Detective Comics No. 27, May 1939.