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Timeline: Czarist Russia

Ivan the Terrible becomes the first czar of Russia 1533 1589 1605 1613 1689 1762 1812 1861 1904 1914 Next Timeline 1533 Ivan IV (the Terrible) the…

Christmas Traditions

Find information about customs for the Christmas season, including trees, Santa Claus, holly, mistletoe, and more Related Links Advent Boxing Day Christmas Price Index Festivus…

Rulers of Russia Since 1533

The Tsars and Emperors of All the Russias (and their successors) The oldest known royalty in Russia were the Rurik dynasty who ruled the Kievan Rus, a kingdom of Norse and Russian people centered on…

Biographies: Notable Business Biographies

Notable Business Biographies Lido Anthony “Lee“ Iacocca See also Women CEOs Notable Women in Busines Asian Pacific American Business and Media Leaders People in the…

Bicentennial Man

Director:Chris ColumbusWriter:Nicholas KazanTouchstone/Columbia; PG-13; 132 minutesRelease:12/99Cast:Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt Based on an Isaac Asimov short-…

David Shepherd GARLAND, Congress, VA (1769-1841)

GARLAND David Shepherd , a Representative from Virginia; born near New Glasgow (now Clifford), Amherst County, Va., September 27, 1769; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to…

Montague LESSLER, Congress, NY (1869-1938)

LESSLER Montague , a Representative from New York; born in New York City, January 1, 1869; attended the public schools; was graduated from the College of the City of New York in 1889 and later…

Center Stage

Director:Nicholas HynterWriter:Carol HeikkinenColumbia Pictures; PG-13; 113 minutesRelease:5/00Cast:Amanda Schull, Ethan Stiefel, Zoe Saldana Center Stage leaps around the lives of a…

Dracula: Fact or Folklore?

Have Dracula stories been exaggerated by political enemies and in peasant folklore? Monster Links Halloween Tricksters and Treats Quiz: Dracula Menacing Monster Guide Quiz:…

Joseph Lawrence PFEIFER, Congress, NY (1892-1974)

PFEIFER Joseph Lawrence , a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., February 6, 1892; attended St. Nicholas Parochial School, St. Leonard's Academy, and St. Francis…