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Pamir

(Encyclopedia) PamirPamirpəmērˈ, pä– [key] or Pamirs, mountainous region of central Asia, located mainly in Tajikistan and extending into NE Afghanistan and SW Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China…

A Great Transaction in Land

Chapter 2 A Great Transaction in Land The people of the young Republic of the United States were greatly astonished, in the summer of 1803, to learn that Napoleon Bonaparte,…

Lewis & Clark: A Great Transaction in Land

by NoahBrooks Beginning a Long JourneyA Great Transaction in Land The people of the young Republic of the United States were greatly astonished, in the summer of 1803…

Ski Cross Debuts at the 2010 Winter Olympics

The new event falls under the sport of freestyle skiing by Catherine McNiff Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

Six Nations Make Their Winter Olympic Debut

East Timor, Malta, Paraguay, Togo, Tonga and Zimbabwe compete in the Winter Olympics for the first time. Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of…

William Shakespeare: Winter's Tale, Act II

Act IIScene IA room in Leontes' palaceEnter Hermione, Mamillius, and LadiesHermioneTake the boy to you: he so troubles me, 'Tis past enduring.First LadyCome, my gracious lord, Shall I be your…

William Shakespeare: Winter's Tale, Act III

Act IIIScene IA sea-port in SiciliaEnter Cleomenes and DionCleomenesThe climate's delicate, the air most sweet, Fertile the isle, the temple much surpassing The common praise it bears.DionI…

William Shakespeare: Winter's Tale, Act IV

Act IVScene IEnter Time, the ChorusTimeI, that please some, try all, both joy and terror Of good and bad, that makes and unfolds error, Now take upon me, in the name of Time, To use my wings…

Winter Olympics Trivia: Did You Know?

Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices Test your trivia skills! Take the Did You Know quiz. Katarina Witt Related Links 2022 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic…