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Timeline: Russian Culture, Part III

Part III: The Golden Age       1756 1801 1852 1900 Next: Soviet Period       1756 Czarina Elizabeth allies Russia with France; cult of French…

Entertainment News from June 2000

1Comedian Bob Hope, 97, is rushed to a California hospital and undergoes emergency intestinal surgery.2Willie Fulgear, the 61-year-old Los Angeles resident who was rewarded with $50,000 after…

2001–2002 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesThe West Wing (NBC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesMichael Chiklis, The ShieldOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesAllison Janney, The West…

Major Islamic Holidays

Celebrations for Muslims around the world This U.S. postage stamp commemorates the two major Islamic festivals, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid means festival or feast. Related Links…

The Major Faiths (concise table)

JudaismChristianityIslamHinduismBuddhismFounderThe Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism around 2000 B.C. Moses gave the Jews the Torah around 1250 B.C. Jesus Christ, who was crucified…

Poland: Rulers

Polish Royalty Mieszko I, duke of Poland (962–92), the first important member of the Piast dynasty Boleslaus I, Polish ruler (992–1025) Mieszko II, king of Poland (1025–34) Casimir I, duke of…

Biographies: Deaths of 2016

// Cite Deaths of 2016 See also 2015 Deaths 2014 Deaths 2013 Deaths 2012 Deaths 2011 Deaths More Deaths Related Links 2016 Current Events Biographies by Category Arts and…

Entertainment News from February 1998

3Best-selling novelist Tom Clancy, along with several other investors, agrees to buy the Minnesota Vikings for more than $200 million, a record price for an NFL team. “It gives me heartburn…