Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...

An image of "Striding Bull", created by Francesco Susini, c. 1650 (Bronze, red-brown lacquer patina, height 37 cm).

An image of "Striding Horse", created by Francesco Susini, c. 1650 (Bronze, red-brown lacquer patina, height 37 cm).

Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...

Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...

The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. The dramatic sight...

Amun's fine delicate features are easily identified as those of Tutankhamun. He is striding on his left foot and bears in his hand the Knot of Isis to protect his followers.

The headless statuette of a woman reflects the start of blending the Egyptian and Hellenistic arts. The woman is standing in the traditional Egyptian style with her arms to her sides and her left foot striding forward.

An American football kicker lines up his kick attempt as he makes his final stride before kicking the ball. His team mate holds the ball in position to help make the kick as accurate as possible.