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Brewer's: Paris

or Alexander. Son of Priam, and cause of the siege of Troy. He was hospitably entertained by Menelaos, King of Sparta; and eloped with Helen, his host's wife. This brought about the siege…

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Mayor: John Suthers (to 2019)2010 census population (rank): 416,427 (41); % change: 28.4; Male: 203,944 (49.0%); Female: 212,483 (51.0%); White: 328,326 (78.8%); Black: 26,253 (6.3%); American Indian…

Cherry Blossoms of Washington, D.C.

by Mark D. Hughes photos by Carol M. Highsmith Carol Highsmith, a distinguished and widely published American photographer, is donating her life's work to the Library of Congress. The…

Greek and Roman Mythology

The many gods and heroes of the Classical world Most of the Greek deities were adopted by the Romans, although in many cases there was a change of name. In the list below, information is given…

Irish Movies: Angela's Ashes

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with one of these Irish films by Beth Rowen   Curious about the origins of St. Patrick's Day? Click here for more features. Related Links St…

2006 Academy Awards

The 2006 Academy Awards were presented February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre. Best Picture Babel The Departed Letters from Iwo Jima Little Miss Sunshine The Queen Best Animated Picture Cars…

Holiday Movie Preview, 2000 - Part 2

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bounce, and Quills by Beth Rowen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Opens December 8 Ang Lee's latest film landed awards and raves at the Telluride and…

The Celtic Twilight: A Knight of the Sheep

by W. B. Yeats "Dust Hath Closed Helen's Eye"An Enduring HeartA Knight of the Sheep Away to the north of Ben Bulben and Cope's mountain lives "a strong farmer," a knight of the sheep they…