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Barberini, Francesco

(Encyclopedia) Barberini, FrancescoBarberini, Francescofränchāsˈkō bärbārēˈnē [key], 1597–1679, Italian prelate and Orientalist, a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the nephew of Urban VIII.…

1988 Radio & Records All-Time Charts

1988 Radio & Records All-Time ChartsAC“I'll Always Love You” Taylor Dayne (Arista)“I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That” Elton John (MCA)“Kokomo” Beach Boys (Elektra)“Make It Real” Jets…

gentrification

(Encyclopedia) gentrification, the rehabilitation and settlement of decaying urban areas by middle- and high-income people. Beginning in the 1970s and 80s, higher-income professionals, drawn by low-…

Chesterton, G. K.

(Encyclopedia) Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith Chesterton), 1874–1936, English author. Conservative, even reactionary, in his thinking, Chesterton was a convert (1922) to Roman Catholicism and its…

2010 Grammy Awards

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011. See a partial list of the winners below. If you want to view a complete list go to grammy.com. Album…

2009 Grammy Awards

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010; the winners are listed below. Album of the Year: Fearless - Taylor Swift Rap Album: Relapse - Eminem…

city

(Encyclopedia) city, densely populated urban center, larger than a village or a town, whose inhabitants are engaged primarily in commerce and industry. In the United States a city is legally an…