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Konaré, Alpha Oumar
(Encyclopedia) Konaré, Alpha Oumar, 1946–, Malian politcal leader. He served as Mali's youth, sports, and culture minister (1978–80); was a professor of history and archaeology; founded and edited a…Chrysoloras, Manuel
(Encyclopedia) Chrysoloras, ManuelChrysoloras, Manuelkrĭsəlôrˈəs [key], c.1350–1415, Greek teacher and writer, b. Constantinople. Traveling to Italy on a diplomatic mission, he became celebrated for…Düren
(Encyclopedia) Düren Düren dürˈən [key], city, North Rhine–Westphalia, W Germany, on the Rur…San Blas Islands
(Encyclopedia) San Blas IslandsSan Blas Islandssän bläs [key], formerly MulatasSan Blas Islandsm&oomacr;läˈtäs [key], archipelago off the northeast coast of Panama. It consists of 332 coral…Pew Charitable Trusts
(Encyclopedia) Pew Charitable Trusts, philanthropic foundation established (1948) by the children of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew (1886–1963) of Philadelphia to provide funds for “general…Encina, Juan del
(Encyclopedia) Encina or Enzina, Juan delEncina or Enzina, Juan delboth: hwän dĕl ānthēˈnä [key], 1469?–c.1530, Spanish dramatist, musician, and poet, b. Encino. He served as court musician to the…ethnic studies
(Encyclopedia) ethnic studies, in American education, programs offering courses in the history and culture of minority groups. Ethnic studies arose as a result of the black protest movement of the…Gaur, ruined city, India
(Encyclopedia) GaurGaurgour [key], ruined city, West Bengal state, India. Known also as Lakhnauti, the city was an ancient Hindu capital of Bengal. It was captured (c.1200) by the Islamic rulers of…Veríssimo, Érico Lopes
(Encyclopedia) Veríssimo, Érico LopesVeríssimo, Érico Lopesĕˈrēk&oobreve; l&oobreve;pəs vərēsˈsēm&oobreve; [key], 1905–75, Brazilian writer. Veríssimo lectured and taught in the United…Tylor, Sir Edward Burnett
(Encyclopedia) Tylor, Sir Edward Burnett, 1832–1917, English anthropologist. His extensive researches helped to develop interest in anthropological science in England. Tylor became (1883) keeper of…Trending
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