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Robert Graves: The Next War

The Next WarYou young friskies who today Jump and fight in Father's hay With bows and arrows and wooden spears, Playing at Royal Welch Fusiliers, Happy though these hours you spend, Have they…

Brewer's: Symbols of Saints

SAINTS. SYMBOLS. Agatha Carrying her breasts in a dish. Agathon A book and crozier. Agnes A lamb at her side. Anastasia A palm branch. Andrew A saltire cross. Anne A book in her…

How U.S. Presidential Elections Work

Al Gore concedes after a turbulent, month-long election battle in the 2000 presidential election. How Voters Select Their President (Or Not) A lot of people in the United States talk about the…

1987–1988 Obie Awards

Best New American PlayCaryl Churchill, Serious MoneyMaria Irene Fornes, Abingdon SquareDirectionAnne Bogart, No Plays No Poetry…Peter Brook, The MahabharataJulie Taymor, Juan…

Amy Lowell: The Trumpet-Vine Arbour

The Trumpet-Vine ArbourThe throats of the little red trumpet-flowers are wide open, And the clangour of brass beats against the hot sunlight. They bray and blare at the burning sky. Red! Red…

The Origins of Earth Day

On April 22nd, millions of people around the world will come together for the 52nd Earth Day celebration. This year’s theme is "Invest In Our Planet". It aims to persuade governments, businesses and…

Ulysses Simpson Grant

Ulysses Simpson GrantBorn: 4/27/1822Birthplace: Point Pleasant, Ohio Ulysses Simpson Grant was born (as Hiram Ulysses Grant) at Point Pleasant, Ohio, on April 27, 1822. He graduated from West…

1908 Olympics

LondonTop 10 StandingsLeading Medal WinnersTrack & FieldSwimmingTeam SportsArcheryBoxingCyclingFencingFigure SkatingGymnasticsJeu de Paume (court tennis)RowingShootingTennisFreestyle…