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Melville, Sir James
(Encyclopedia) Melville, Sir James, 1535–1617, Scottish diplomat. He was a page to Mary Queen of Scots in France and, after her return to Scotland, was employed as Mary's representative at the court…Douglas, Archibald, 5th earl of Douglas
(Encyclopedia) Douglas, Archibald, 5th earl of Douglas, 1391?–1439, Scottish nobleman; son of Archibald Douglas, 4th earl of Douglas. He fought in France for the French against the English in 1421…Hamilton, John Hamilton, 1st marquess of
(Encyclopedia) Hamilton, John Hamilton, 1st marquess of, 1532–1604, Scottish nobleman; second son of James Hamilton, 2d earl of Arran. He was in his earlier years hostile to Mary Queen of Scots, but…James, Saint (St. James the Less)
(Encyclopedia) James, Saint, in the Bible, one of the Twelve Apostles, called St. James the Less or St. James the Little. He was the son of Alphaeus; his mother, Mary, was one of those at the cross…U.S. News: IRS Targets Tea Party
In 2013, the IRS got audited and it wasn't pretty. Related Links 2013 Year in Review 2013 News of the WorldScience News…U.S. News: The Rise of Wendy Davis
How this yellow rose of Texas went from gutsy filibuster to a run for governor. Wendy Davis, 2013 Photo Credit: Kevin Sutherland Related Links 2013 Year in Review…Detroit Down, but Not Out
In 2013, Detroit files for bankruptcy and fires up its residents. Vacated Michigan Central Station, 2009 Photo Credit: Albert Duce Related Links 2013 Year in Review…Dean, James
(Encyclopedia) Dean, James (James Byron Dean), 1931–55, American film actor, b. Marion, Ind. After a few stage and television roles, Dean was chosen to play the moody, rebellious son in the film East…James Wilson: Speech of James Wilson
Speech of James WilsonJames Wilson6 October 1787Abstract The Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session when the new Constitution was proposed, so the ratification campaign proceeded…James I, king of England
(Encyclopedia) James I, 1566–1625, king of England (1603–25) and, as James VI, of Scotland (1567–1625). James's reign witnessed the beginnings of English colonization in North America (Jamestown was…Trending
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