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How long did the Sistine Chapel take to paint?

By admin | Published: November 10, 2009
The Sistine Chapel took a total of four years to complete.  It was commissioned by Pope Julius II and was painted by Michelangelo from 1508-1512.  The Sistine Chapel Ceiling depicts a variety of Biblical scenes including nine from the Book of Genesis, ranging from the Creation of earth, the Creation of Adam and Eve and [...]
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What is the inscription on the Liberty Bell?

By admin | Published: November 7, 2009
The Liberty Bell is inscribed as follows: Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof Lev. XXV X By Order of the ASSEMBLY of the Province of PENSYLVANIA for the State House in PhiladA Pass and Stow PhiladA MDCCLIII The inscription is derived from the Bible verse Leviticus 25:10, which reads “And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, [...]
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