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Director Peter Jackson

Bringing Middle-earth to the silver screen by Laura Hayes Peter Jackson "I want to take movie-goers into Middle-earth, in a way that is believable and powerful." —Peter Jackson Frodo…

All About Boston

Boston is one of the earliest colonial cities in the present-day United States, and despite its relatively small size it has had a significant impact on the course of U.S. history. From its role in…

Brewer's: Blue

or Azure is the symbol of Divine eternity and human immortality. Consequently, it is a mortuary colour- hence its use in covering the coffins of young persons. When used for the garment of…

Women's Olympic Swimming: 100-meter Backstroke

100-meter Backstroke Find the Olympic gold-medal times for the women's 100m Backstroke swimming competition from 1924 to the present. Year WinnerTime Record1924 Sybil Bauer, USA 1:23…

1932 Women's Olympic Swimming Medalists

Event   Time   100m Free Helene Madison, USA 1:06.8 OR   Willie den Ouden, NED 1:07.8     Eleonor Garatti, USA 1:08.2   400m Free Helene Madison, USA…

The Top Ten: DVD Sales, 2012

DVD Sales, 2012 Find a new favorite flick in this ranking of the top-selling DVDs of 2012. Rank Title Sales Revenue Retail Release Date 1.…

Brewer's: Patrick

Chambers says, “We can trace the footsteps of St. Patrick almost from his cradle to his grave by the names of places called after him.” Thus, assuming the Scottish origin, he was born at…

Black Government Officials

    Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious Leaders…

Dance Hall of Fame

The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame was opened in 1986 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.1987Fred AstaireGeorge BalanchineAgnes de MilleIsadora DuncanKatherine DunhamMartha Graham Doris…