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Andrew Jackson Biography

Andrew JacksonBorn: 3/15/1767Birthplace: Waxhaw, S.C. Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, in what is now generally agreed to be Waxhaw, S.C. After a turbulent boyhood as an orphan and…

Women's History Month

A celebration of women's many accomplishments The women of the U.S. Supreme Court Source: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez MonsivaisWomen's History Month Nobel Winning Scientists Nobel Peace Prize…

Brewer's: Dingley Dell

The home of Mr. Wardle and his family, and the scene of Tupman's love adventure with Miss Rachel. (Dickens. Pickwick Papers.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…

Brewer's: Aminadab

A Quaker. The Scripture name has a double m, but in old comedies, where the character represents a Quaker, the name has generally only one. Obadiah is used, also, to signify a Quaker, and…

Chauncey Judd

by Israel P. Warren Published in 1874 Reprinted from the original by The Perry Press Naugatuck, Conn. 1906 Contents Preface Special Notice Returning From Mill The Tories…

Timeline: LGBTQ+ in Pop Culture 1934 - 2010

Here are some key breakthroughs for LGBTQ+ persons in television, film, media, and theater. by Jennie Wood Giant footage Rock Hudson Archive Photos Angels in America Photo by Alan Light…

Brewer's: Health

Your health. The story is that Vortigern was invited to dine at the house of Hengist, when Rowena, the host's daughter, brought a cup of wine which she presented to their royal guest,…

2005 Drama Desk Awards

The Drama Desk, a group of 150 theater critics and reporters, announced the awards on May 22, 2005.Outstanding PlayDoubt Outstanding MusicalMonty Python's Spamalot Outstanding Musical…