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Brewer's: Piraeus

Now called the port Leone. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Pirie's ChairPippa Passes A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…

Peretti, Elsa

(Encyclopedia) Peretti, Elsa, 1940-2021, Italian model and jewelry designer, b. Florence, Italy. After studying interior design and working as an…

Kate Expectations

      Kate Expectations   Great expectations and much speculation followed the announcement of Kate Middleton's pregnancy. Related Links Prince William and Kate Middleton Wedding…

Mansfield, Katherine

(Encyclopedia) Mansfield, Katherine, 1888–1923, British author, b. New Zealand, regarded as one of the masters of the short story. Her original name was Kathleen Beauchamp. A talented cellist, she…

Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Holles, duke of

(Encyclopedia) Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Holles, duke of, 1693–1768, English politician, brother of Henry Pelham. He inherited (1711) the estates of his uncle, John Holles, duke of Newcastle, adopted…

British Royalty: History & Biographies

Source: Wikimedia Commons Find everything you need and want to know about the British Royal Family, past and present. Read biographies and find information about royal weddings — and royal scandals…

April 2011 Current Events: World News

U.S. News |Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of April 2011. Former Ivory Coast President Captured (April 11): French military storm the residence…

bookbinding

(Encyclopedia) bookbinding. The art and business of bookbinding began with the protection of parchment manuscripts with boards. Papyrus had originally been produced in rolls, but sheets of parchment…

Hotel de Love

Director/Writer: Craig RosenbergDirector of Photography:Stephen WindonEditor:Bill MurphyMusic:Brett RosenbergProduction Designer:Simon DobbinProducers:Michael Lake and David ParkerLive…