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Ruskin, John

(Encyclopedia) Ruskin, John, 1819–1900, English critic and social theorist. During the mid-19th cent. Ruskin was the virtual dictator of artistic opinion in England, but Ruskin's reputation declined…

Least Livable Countries

According to the UN's Human Development Index The Human Development Index (HDI), published by the UN, ranks nations according to their citizens' quality of life rather than strictly by a nation's…

Floor Leaders of the Senate

DemocraticGilbert M. Hitchcock, Neb. (Min. 1919–20)Oscar W. Underwood, Ala. (Min. 1920–23)Joseph T. Robinson, Ark. (Min. 1923–33, Maj. 1933–37)Alben W. Barkley, Ky. (Maj. 1937–46, Min. 1947–…

Citizen Kane <span class="date" >(1941)</span>

Director: Orson WellesCast: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead and Everett Sloane Considered by many to be the finest film of all time, the narrative complexity of Kane's story and…

Top Hat <span class="date" >(1935)</span>

Director: Mark SandrichCast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton and Eric Blore Though it's difficult to select one Astaire/Rogers song-and-dance masterpiece, this one features…

Annual Awards: Pro Football, Sports

Tinactin Ironman of the YearChad Dukes, AlbOffensive Player of the YearCalvin Schexnayder, AriDefensive Player of the YearJohnnie Harris, TBAll-Arena First TeamPos QBSherdrick Bonner,…