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Carman, Harry James
(Encyclopedia) Carman, Harry James, 1884–1964, American historian and educator, b. Greenfield, Saratoga co., N.Y. He was a elementary-school teacher and a high-school principal before becoming an…suttee
(Encyclopedia) sutteesutteesŭˌtēˈ, sŭˈtēˌ [key] [Skt. sati=faithful wife], former Indian funeral practice in which the widow immolated herself on her husband's funeral pyre. The practice of killing a…Western Union Telegraph Company
(Encyclopedia) Western Union Telegraph Company, enterprise created (1851) to provide telegraphic communications services in the United States. Originally known as the New York and Mississippi Valley…Brewer's: Lancelot
(Sir). “The chief of knights” and “darling of the court.” Elaine, the lily of Astolat, fell in love with him, but he returned not her love, and she died. (See Elaine.) (Tennyson: Idylls of…Nitze, Paul Henry
(Encyclopedia) Nitze, Paul HenryNitze, Paul Henrynĭtˈsə [key], 1907–2004, American public official, b. Amherst, Mass., grad. Harvard, 1927. After working in investment banking, he entered government…Gilbert, William
(Encyclopedia) Gilbert, William, 1544–1603, English scientist and physician. He studied medicine at Cambridge (M.D., 1569), where he was elected a Fellow of St. John's College, and set up practice in…The 68th Annual Drama League Awards
The Drama League announced the 2002 award winners April 2002Best PlayMetamorphoses Best MusicalUrinetownBest RevivalThe CrucibleDistinguished PerformanceLiam Neeson, The Crucible Unique…Superstar
Director:Bruce McCullochWriter:Steven Wayne KorenParamount; PG-13; 88 minutesRelease:10/99Cast:Molly Shannon, Will Ferrell, Elaine Hendrix Superstar is the latest Saturday Night Live spinoff…Mike Nichols Biography
Mike Nichols(Michael Igor Peschkowsky)director, actorBorn: 11/6/1931Birthplace: Berlin, Germany Academy and Tony Award-winning film and stage director and actor known for his ability to elicit…Jimmy Page Biography
Jimmy Page musicianBorn: 1/9/1944Birthplace: Heston, England Page started his music career in London, recording and rising to prominence while still in his teens. He then formed The Yardbirds…Trending
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