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Mughal art and architecture
(Encyclopedia) Mughal art and architecture, a characteristic Indo-Islamic-Persian style that flourished on the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal empire (1526–1857). This new style combined…Mary, the mother of Jesus
(Encyclopedia) Mary, in the Bible, mother of Jesus. Christian tradition reckons her the principal saint, naming her variously the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady, and Mother of God (Gr., theotokos).…Neanderthal man
(Encyclopedia) Neanderthal manNeanderthal mannēănˈdərthôlˌ, –tôlˌ [key] or Neandertal manNeandertal man–tôlˌ [key], a species of Homo, the genus to which contemporary humans belong, known as H.…82 Best Star Wars Quotes (From Movies & TV!)
Top of Page "In a galaxy far, far away..." These words are iconic and immediately bring to mind the expansive and exciting universe created by George Lucas: the one and only “Star Wars”. With both…Michelangelo Buonarroti
(Encyclopedia) Michelangelo BuonarrotiMichelangelo Buonarrotimīkəlănˈjəlō, Ital. mēkālänˈjālō bwōnär-rôˈtē [key], 1475–1564, Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, b. Caprese, Tuscany.…machine
(Encyclopedia) machine, arrangement of moving and stationary mechanical parts used to perform some useful work or to provide transportation. From a historical perspective, many of the first machines…encyclopedia
(Encyclopedia) encyclopedia, compendium of knowledge, either general (attempting to cover all fields) or specialized (aiming to be comprehensive in a particular field). The modern type of…Italian art
(Encyclopedia) Italian art, works of art produced in the geographic region that now constitutes the nation of Italy. Italian art has engendered great public interest and involvement, resulting in the…George H. W. Bush's State of the Union Address, Envisioning One Thousand Points of Light
Given on Tuesday, January 29, 1991 Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the United States Congress. I come to this house of the people to speak to you and all Americans, certain we stand at…The Pivot of Civilization: Neglected Factors of the World Problem
The Cruelty of Charity Is Revolution the Remedy? Neglected Factors of the World Problem War has thrust upon us a new internationalism. To-day the world is united by starvation,…