Arts & Humanities - 28 September 2006

I'm writing a novel set in the London East End in the 1890's. I've got a situation where one of my characters sells an embroidered silk purse she has been given to an aquaintance from the West End... how much would she sell it for? I though a guinea? Do you agree? Then supposing she had this amount, what could she buy with it? How much would a proper bed cost? A pair of boots? Or a winter coat?? Thank you, Nicola Batty.

2006-09-28 23:58:16 · 4 answers · asked by JeZ 1 in History

2006-09-28 23:52:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2. The earliest recorded concept of afterlife and where?

3. How authentic and reputed is Edward Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of Roman Empire?

Please mention the respective question # to which you are answering. Person who gives more than one productive answer would be eligible for Best Answer, others would be if no such answer.

2006-09-28 23:44:47 · 4 answers · asked by Sohed 3 in History

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2006-09-28 23:44:43 · 160 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-09-28 23:43:33 · 5 answers · asked by Sherona B 4 in Books & Authors

Is Heat Magazine, Hello, Ok and all those types of magazines leading to an unhappy society tormented by people they'll never be with material possessions and lifestyles they can never own. Anyone in London, Don't you think the the London Lite and Thelondonpaper free newspapers are basically extensions of this type of celeb-based bubble gum?

(Personally I don't read any of these magazines)

2006-09-28 23:42:42 · 14 answers · asked by urbanrt 3 in Philosophy

My dad passed away recently, and a couple of times now I have looked to the stars and asked him for his help in watching over my mom. I asked him to let me know that he was still here with us,and within a minute or two I saw 2 shooting stars streak across the sky.Also, there has been acouple of pictures taken inside moms house and there are clearly orbs of light in them. are these sings by him, to assure us that he will always be around?

2006-09-28 23:38:54 · 8 answers · asked by firedup 6 in Philosophy

I have conflicting sources with different numbers, some say 30 - 75 and some say 10's of thousands.

2006-09-28 23:36:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Hello I have heaps (500+) photos from my travels, and wish to put them on a site so that my family and friends can view them.

Which is the best site that is easy to use, (to upload) and easy for my friand/family to view? one with the best features/options? it must be FREE and preferably public (ie my friends dont have to sign up to view them)

any ideas guys?

thanks!!

2006-09-28 23:31:53 · 14 answers · asked by vlad84 1 in Photography

According to the Bible the 7th day is on a satuday which is the Lords day.What is the justification for those who worship on sunday?

2006-09-28 23:20:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

it is a Nigerian movie production company mail.

2006-09-28 23:18:30 · 4 answers · asked by Bee 1 in Theater & Acting

...Self determination or moral, social and reciprocal responsibility?

Get 5 stars if you answer this one succinctly!

2006-09-28 23:16:22 · 21 answers · asked by syelark 3 in Philosophy

2006-09-28 23:13:28 · 24 answers · asked by laura f 1 in Painting

I spoke to a man yesterday that says it was planned. Do you believe this or not?

2006-09-28 23:11:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2006-09-28 23:07:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2006-09-28 22:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by sawas2k 1 in History

The Ganesha festival is celebrated all over India with pomp and glory. The festivities last for anywhere between a day to a week or a month. The lord is titled as the "remover of all obstacles" and is celebrated in every available corner of the country. Yet at the end of the festivities, the idol is immersed in water. Why?

2006-09-28 22:36:55 · 12 answers · asked by akshay pawar 1 in Philosophy

2006-09-28 22:35:43 · 2 answers · asked by ALI t 1 in Theater & Acting

2006-09-28 22:33:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-09-28 22:26:14 · 5 answers · asked by mslh_uddin 1 in History

2006-09-28 22:22:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-09-28 22:19:33 · 18 answers · asked by cuckoo_for_caca 1 in Philosophy

2006-09-28 22:08:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

2006-09-28 22:07:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

2006-09-28 22:05:29 · 20 answers · asked by molly 1 in Philosophy

i am perticulary intrested in salsa, and cha cha cha

2006-09-28 22:03:41 · 5 answers · asked by make a statement 1 in Dancing

2006-09-28 22:01:20 · 13 answers · asked by junior 6 in Philosophy

supposed to come from africa and was black,remember that africa as it is today is not the africa it was at the time of the first appearance of a human,it was joined by other lands and so its as likely that it could have been white or yellow,or tan human,

2006-09-28 22:01:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I'm realy into reading true stories about the experiences of people living through the nazi era of world war 2.... can you make any recomendations?

2006-09-28 22:01:09 · 14 answers · asked by gem 3 in Books & Authors

they need to be famous cuz Mr.L wants it done by Tuesday and i can't reali find any on the google and well sum of yahoo but google talks about STILL floating ships! I want famous SUNKEN ships
and i can't be bothered searching though every single one of them!

2006-09-28 22:00:24 · 9 answers · asked by Blackhill 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities