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Bowie, David
(Encyclopedia) Bowie, David, 1947–2016, British rock-and-roll singer and songwriter who successfully, merged rock, art, and fashion, b. London as David Robert Jones. After singing with five different…Botticelli, Sandro
(Encyclopedia) Botticelli, SandroBotticelli, Sandrosänˈdrō bôtˌtĭchĕlˈlē [key], c.1444–1510, Florentine painter of the Renaissance, whose real name was Alessandro di Mariano FilipepiBotticelli,…von Braun, Wernher
(Encyclopedia) von Braun, Wernhervon Braun, Wernhervôn broun [key], 1912–77, German-American rocket scientist and astronautics engineer, b. Germany, grad. Berlin Technological Institute (B.S., 1932…solar system
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Solar system CE5 solar system, the sun and the surrounding planets, natural satellites, dwarf planets, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that are bound by its gravity. The…Roman religion
(Encyclopedia) Roman religion, the religious beliefs and practices of the people of ancient Rome. The spirits were held in awe and were placated with offerings and prayers. In the earliest period…forum
(Encyclopedia) forum, market and meeting place in ancient Roman towns in Italy and later in the provinces, corresponding to the Greek agora. By extension the word forum often indicates the meeting…Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
(Encyclopedia) Lafayette, or La Fayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, marquis deLafayette, or La Fayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, marquis demärēˈ zhôzĕfˈ pôl…Veronese, Paolo
(Encyclopedia) Veronese, PaoloVeronese, Paolopäˈōlō vārōnāˈzā [key], 1528–88, Italian painter of the Venetian school. Named Paolo Caliari, he was called Il Veronese from his birthplace, Verona.…Space Exploration
Cite Discover timelines, data, slideshows, and features about space exploration, telescopes, the Columbia Disaster, Apollo 11, and more. Major Space Explorations Hubble Space Telescope…Ongoing Missions
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