Very few subjects can be so closely tied as art and history.

It doesn't take much research to correlate the effect of historical events with the advent of art and its many evolutions. From its roots as work commissioned solely for religious purposes to the expression of personal emotion that it is today, art has moved right along with history as it unfolds.

As any enthusiast of the finer arts knows, a piece can never be analyzed too many times. Art has a deeply personal effect on every individual - what does it say to you? What is that one work of art that moves you to tears every time, even if you can't explain why? Are you an impressionist type of person, or abstract? Maybe you even have work of your own that you could post to your blog.

For the history buffs, the Internet has opened up a veritable goldmine of available information. No more trips to the library to learn more about special air squadrons in World War II - now you can read firsthand accounts from veterans who have shared their stories via their blogs. Do you have relatives who were involved in a pivotal moment in history? Do you consider yourself a specialist in a particular century or time period? Historical blogs are key for history buffs to share their wealth of information.