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Indian Mutiny
(Encyclopedia) Indian Mutiny, 1857–58, revolt that began with Indian soldiers in the Bengal army of the British East India Company but developed into a widespread uprising against British rule in…Turner, Tina
(Encyclopedia) Turner, Tina 1939- , African American R&B and rock singer, b. Brownsville, Tn., as Anna Mae Bullock. Turner had a turbulent…Wage Gap, Selected European Countries
Country Women's wages as % of men's Belgium 75 Denmark 71 Finland 71 France 74 Germany 57% Ireland 63 Italy 73 Luxembourg 84 Netherlands 62%…Alvarez, A.
(Encyclopedia) Alvarez, A. (Alfred Alvarez)Alvarez, A.ălvärˈĕz, ălˈvərĕzˌ [key], 1929–2019, English writer, critic, and poet. He was a theater critic, a writer for the British Broadcasting Corp., a…Affiliate Link Disclosure
Some of the articles within Infoplease.com use affiliate links, which means, at no additional cost to you we earn a small commision if you use our link to make a purchase. We link to these sites…Geometry: A Solid Foundation: Definitions, Postulates, and Theorems
A Solid Foundation: Definitions, Postulates, and TheoremsGeometryTaking the Burden out of ProofsThe Law of DetachmentThe Importance of Being DirectProof by Contradiction: The Advantage of Being…Treaty of Ghent: Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent This treaty, signed on December 24, 1814, ended the War of 1812, fought between Great Britain and the United States. For the early decades of the nationâÂÂs history, relations…1945 College Football Other Major Award Winners
Sullivan (Amateur Athlete)Doc Blanchard, ArmyMaxwell (Player)Doc Blanchard, ArmyCamp (Back)Doc Blanchard, ArmyRockne (Lineman)Dick Duden, Navy, EAFCA Coach of the YearBo McMillan,…Gómez, Juan Vicente
(Encyclopedia) Gómez, Juan VicenteGómez, Juan Vicentehwän vēsānˈtā [key]Gómez, Juan Vicente gōˈmĕs [key], 1857–1935, caudillo of Venezuela (1908–35). Of indigenous and white parentage, Gómez was born…Firdausi
(Encyclopedia) Firdausi or FerdowsiFirdausiboth: fərdouˈsē [key], c.940–1020, principal Persian poet, author of the Shah Namah [the book of kings], the great Persian epic. His original name was Abul…