The Empire State Building is a 102-story art deco skyscraper in Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by William Lamb and built by Starrett brothers and Eken. The building is primarily an office building but is also a popular tourist attraction with observation decks and exhibits. It was completed in 1931 and was the […]
The origin of New York State’s nickname “Empire State” is unknown, but it may have come from George Washington’s reference to the state as “the seat of the Empire.” The state’s wealth of natural resources, central location, and independence during the American Revolution contributed to its nickname. The Empire State Building, Empire State Games, and […]
The Ottoman Empire was a powerful state that lasted from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. It began as a small state in Asia Minor and grew to control parts of Europe and Africa. Its greatest ruler was Suleiman the Magnificent, who brought the empire to its peak. However, the empire suffered defeats and […]
Empire biscuits, also known as German biscuits, are a popular Scottish dessert consisting of two buttery sugar cookies with jam or cream in the middle, topped with icing and a candy. They were renamed during World War I to inspire patriotism. They can be made with vanilla seeds and filled with either cream or jam. […]
Empire waist is a style of clothing where the waistline falls above the natural waistline, suitable for various body types and popular since ancient times. It is comfortable, flattering, and often used in maternity wear. In women’s fashion, an empire waist is a waistline that falls well above the natural waistline. In general, the dress […]
Empire lines are dresses that are tighter under the bust with the rest of the piece flowing freely over the body. They are flattering on most figures and were named after the first French empire ruled by Napoleon. The style has been popular since the late 18th century and is still popular today. Empire lines […]
The Byzantine Empire was a powerful political unit that lasted for over eight centuries, with its capital in Constantinople. It was founded by Emperor Constantine the Great and officially partitioned from the Western Roman Empire in 395. The empire was able to reconquer the territories of the Western Roman Empire under the reign of Justinian […]
