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Medieval Latin literature
(Encyclopedia) Medieval Latin literature, literary works written in the Latin language during the Middle Ages. Many literary genres were already being taken over by writing in the vernacular,…Brewer's: Hildebrand
(Meister). The Nestor of German romance. Like Maugis among the heroes of Charlemagne, he was a magician as well as champion. Hildebrand. Pope Gregory VII. (1013, 1073-1085). A Hildebrand…Brewer's: Paston Letters
The first two volumes appeared in 1787, entitled Original Letters written during the Reigns of Henry VI., Edward IV., and Richard III. by various Persons of Rank; edited by Mr. (afterwards…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…Brewer's: Hangmen
and Executioners. (1) BULL is the earliest hangman whose name survives (about 1593). (2) JOCK SUTHERLAND. (3) DERRICK, who cut off the head of Essex in 1601. (4) GREGORY. Father and son,…April Fools' Day: Origin and History
The uncertain origins of a foolish day Related Links History of the Gregorian calendar Calendar and Holidays Equinox France History of the New Year April Fools' Day,…Lights! Camera! Learning! - American Classics
American Classics Peck's Atticus Finch in court To Kill a Mockingbird Though Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his subtle portrayal of Atticus Finch, the Southern lawyer who defends a black man…2003 Deaths: G - L
Leopoldo GaltieriJack GelberJ. Paul GettyMaurice GibbAlthea GibsonTom GlazerRobert GoodWinston GrahamMartha Griffiths Arthur GuytonAnne GwynneBuddy HackettAlbert HakimNajeeb HalabySue Sally…Synge, John Millington
(Encyclopedia) Synge, John MillingtonSynge, John Millingtonsĭng [key], 1871–1909, Irish poet and dramatist, b. near Dublin, of Protestant parents. He was an important figure in the Irish literary…Worms
(Encyclopedia) WormsWormsvôrms [key], city (1994 pop. 79,155), Rhineland-Palatinate, SW Germany, on the Rhine River. It is an industrial city and a leading wine trade center. Manufactures include…Trending
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