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William Shakespeare: Henry VIII, Act IV

Act IVScene IA street in WestminsterEnter two Gentlemen, meeting one anotherFirst GentlemanYou're well met once again.Second GentlemanSo are you.First GentlemanYou come to take your stand…

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Chapter 15

by Oscar Wilde Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 15 That evening, at eight-thirty, exquisitely dressed and wearing a large button-hole of Parma violets, Dorian Gray was ushered into Lady…

The True George Washington: Friends: Lafayette

LafayetteAs need hardly be said, however, the strongest affection among the general officers was that between Washington and Lafayette. In the advent of this young Frenchman the commander saw…

Brewer's: Hat

How Lord Kingsale acquired the right of wearing his hat in the royal presence is this: King John and Philippe II. of France agreed to settle a dispute respecting the duchy of Normandy by…

History of Tea

Where did the name Earl Grey come from? by David Johnson In prehistoric China tea was probably used as a relish and as a medicine. Tea was first brewed as a medicine around 2700 B.C.…

Biographies: 2010 People in the News

2010 People in the News See also 2009 People in the News 2008 People in the News 2007 People in the News 2006 People in the News 2005 People in the…