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X-ray astronomy

(Encyclopedia) X-ray astronomy, study of celestial objects by means of the X rays they emit, in the wavelength range from 0.01 to 10 nanometers. X-ray astronomy dates to 1949 with the discovery that…

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…

APBA Gold Cup

APBA Gold Cup Waves of controversy struck as Nate Brown won the APBA Gold Cup, piloting the U-10 Miss Detroit Yacht Club to victory July 18, 2004 on the Detroit River. Brown did not cross…

New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards are presented each May by critics from all New York City's newspapers, magazines and wire services except the New York…

modern architecture

(Encyclopedia) modern architecture, new architectural style that emerged in many Western countries in the decade after World War I. It was based on the “rational” use of modern materials, the…

Pritzker Architecture Prize Recipients (table)

(Encyclopedia) Pritzker Architecture Prize Recipients Year Recipient(s) Nation 1979 Philip Johnson United States 1980 Luis Barragán Mexico 1981 James Stirling Great Britain 1982 Kevin Roche…

Top 150 Greatest Love Stories

Top of Page Love in movies has always been a staple theme for filmmakers. From dramatic love triangles to heartwarming stories of two people falling in love, the movies have provided us with some of…

Biographies: Notable Actors

Notable Actors Isabella Rossellini See also Filmmakers and Directors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and…