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Constantinople, Latin Empire of

(Encyclopedia) Constantinople, Latin Empire of, 1204–61, feudal empire established in the S Balkan Peninsula and the Greek archipelago by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade (see Crusades) after they…

Altman, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Altman, Robert, 1925–2006, American film director, b. Kansas City, Mo. One of the most original talents in late-20th-century American filmmaking, he created complex, often loosely…

Sun Belt

(Encyclopedia) Sun Belt or Sunbelt, southern tier of the United States, focused on Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California, and extending as far north as Virginia. The term gained wide use in the…

biological warfare

(Encyclopedia) biological warfare, employment in war of microorganisms to injure or destroy people, animals, or crops; also called germ or bacteriological warfare. Limited attempts have been made in…

Winter Olympics: Alpine Skiing

Vonn and Miller skiing toward the podium by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsHistory of Alpine SkiingAlpine Skiing Through the…

Stan Mikita

Stan MikitaBorn: May 20, 1940Hockey C led NHL in scoring 4 times; won both MVP and Lady Byng awards in 1967 and '68 with Chicago.George MikanK - MBode Miller

Billy Mills

Billy MillsBorn: June 30, 1938Track & Field Native American who was upset winner of 10,000m gold medal at 1964 Olympics.Shannon MillerK - MBora Milutinovic

Jay Monahan 1998 Deaths

Jay Monahanlawyer, NBC News legal analyst husband of Katie Couric, co-host of NBC's Today showBorn: 1956?Died: 1998Doug MillerM - QCorbett Monica

Entertainment Bios — M

Bernie MacRalph MacchioAndie MacDowellMattew MacfadyenAli MacGrawKyle MacLachlanShirley MacLaineFred MacMurrayPeter MacNicolElle MacphersonWilliam H. MacyAmy MadiganMadonnaAnn MagnusonTobey…

Sam Huff

Sam HuffBorn: Oct. 4, 1934Football LB glamorized NFL's middle linebacker position with NY Giants from 1956-63; subject of “The Violent World of Sam Huff” TV special in 1961; helped club win 6…