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Sills, Beverly
(Encyclopedia) Sills, Beverly, 1929–2007, American coloratura soprano, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Belle Silverman. Her childhood career as a radio singer (when she was first nicknamed “Bubbles”) led to…Gordian
(Encyclopedia) GordianGordiangôrˈdēən [key], name of three Roman emperors. Gordian I (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus), d. 238, was a Roman of great wealth and was colleague in the consulship…Constantius I
(Encyclopedia) Constantius I (Constantius Chlorus)Constantius Ikənstănˈshəs [key], c.250–306, Roman emperor (305–6). A career general, he gave up Helena to marry Theodora, the daughter of Maximian.…Zanuck, Darryl Francis
(Encyclopedia) Zanuck, Darryl Francis, 1902–79, American movie producer, b. Wahoo, Nebr. Beginning his Hollywood career as a scriptwriter, he was hired (1924) by Warner Brothers and made a name for…William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra, Act II, Scene III
Scene IIIThe same. Octavius Caesar's houseEnter Mark Antony, Octavius Caesar, Octavia between them, and AttendantsMark AntonyThe world and my great office will sometimes Divide me from your…William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra, Act II, Scene VI
Scene VINear MisenumFlourish. Enter Pompey and Menas at one door, with drum and trumpet: at another, Octavius Caesar, Mark Antony, Lepidus, Domitius Enobarbus, Mecaenas, with Soldiers…How Do We Know About Ancient History?
Gaius Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15th, 44 BCE by Marcus Junius Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus, and many other conspirators. Historians agree on the names of the key people involved,…Shakespeare Quotes: Tragedies
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears William Shakespeare Related Links William ShakespeareQuiz: Famous Quotes from Shakespeare Shakespeare's PlaysShakespeare's…Brunswick, former state, Germany
(Encyclopedia) BrunswickBrunswickbrŭnzˈwĭk [key], Ger. BraunschweigBrunswickbrounˈshfīk [key], former state, central Germany, surrounded by the former Prussian provinces of Saxony, Hanover, and…Royal Titles and Nobility Ranks in a Monarchy
Source: iStockMonarchy is a form of government in which a single person, called a monarch, is the head of state for the duration of their life. The word is of Greek origin, deriving from the words "…Trending
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