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Choosing a Pope

Learn how a new pope is selected upon the death or retirement of a sitting pontiff Benedict XVI Related Links Biography of Benedict XVI Major Religions of the World…

Zen Buddhism

(Encyclopedia) Zen Buddhism, Buddhist sect of China and Japan. The name of the sect (Chin. Ch'an, Jap. Zen) derives from the Sanskrit dhyana [meditation]. In China the school early became known for…

From the Minnetarees to the Shoshonees

Chapter 12 Chapter 14 From the Minnetarees to the Shoshonees Travelling in a westerly direction, with a very gradual descent, Captain Lewis, on the thirteenth of August, came…

feudalism

(Encyclopedia) feudalismfeudalismfy&oomacr;ˈdəlĭzəm [key], form of political and social organization typical of Western Europe from the dissolution of Charlemagne's empire to the rise of the…

Winter Olympics: Biathlon

A demanding combination of exertion and precision Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient OlympicsBiathlon…

Winter Olympics: Cross-Country Skiing

The sport of the Vikings Bjorn Daehlie Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Cross-Country Through the YearsEncyclopedia: SkiingMemorable Moments Bjorn Daehlie The Vikings were…

The Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll

The power of cheese by Holly Hartman "If the runners jump the gun, they are likely to get a cheese in the back." – Iris Peasley,Cheese Committee According to the National Dairy…

Princess Diana Remembered

Walkway, children's playground honor Princess Diana by David Johnson   A plaque marking the Princess Diana Memorial Walk in London's Kensington Gardens in June 2000, after the walk was…

Royal Biographies: King Charles III

King Charles III by David Johnson   Related Links Royal Family Tree Timeline: King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles Queen Elizabeth II Prince William…