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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

Flag of Switzerland

7 Notable Paintings in Switzerland

Florence Baptistery of Saint John, Italy

9 Historic Buildings in Florence

Map view of Europe on a geographical globe.

Where Does the Name Europe Come From?

Battle of Fleurus (June 16, 1794), the most significant battle in the First Coalition phase of the French Revolutionary Wars; by Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse, 19th century.

What Led to France’s Reign of Terror?

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The Jeff Koons tulips sculputure outside the Guggenheim Museums in Bilbao, Spain, Basque Country.

What’s the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Art?

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7 of History's Most Notorious Serial Killers

Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks

Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?

Town of Sisimiut located on the coast of the Davis Strait on Kangerluarsunnguaq Bay, Greenland

The Largest Islands in the World

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10 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time

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History of Technology Timeline

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. Engraving by Cosomo Colombini (d. 1812) after a Leonardo self portrait. Ca. 1500.

10 Famous Artworks by Leonardo da Vinci

Alpes: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Article thoroughly revised.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jan 09, 2008
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	May 27, 1999