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A composite emblem. Its primary meaning is purity and chastity - the foundation being of fine linen. The gold band denotes supremacy. The first cap of dignity was adopted by Pope Damasus…Brewer's: Christian
[ch = k]. The hero of John Bunyan's allegory called The Pilgrim's Progress. He flees from the “City of Destruction,” and journeys to the “Celestial City.” He starts with a heavy burden on…Brewer's: Roch
(St.). Patron of those afflicted with the plague, because he devoted his life to their service, and is said to intercede for them in his exaltation. He is depicted in a pilgrim's habit,…Brewer's: Round
A watchman's beat. He starts from one point, and comes round again to the same place. To walk the Round. The lawyers used frequently to give interviews to their clients in the Round…Theodore Roosevelt's “The Man with the Muck Rake” Speech
Given on Sunday, April 15, 1906, at the laying of the corner stone of the Cannon Office Building in Washington, DC. Over a century ago Washington laid the corner stone of the Capitol in what…Tales from Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet The two chief families in Verona were the rich Capulets and the Montagues. There had been an old quarrel between these families, which was grown to such a height, and so…Ship Fever
The world's most famous–and fated–sailing vessels Historical Ships The Mayflower1620 The Pilgrims' progress was forwarded by this hearty English vessel …St. Patrick's Day: More Dallas than Dublin
A short history of the holiday The view of Croagh Patrick, a popular pilgrimage for native Irish. Related Links Irish Saints Irish Movies Quiz: Irish English Quiz: Irish…November 2016: Former Cuban Leader Fidel Castro Dies
U.S. News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major world news events of November 2016. 1. Iraqi Forces Enter Mosul 2…Ralph Waldo Emerson: The Titmouse
The TitmouseYou shall not be overbold When you deal with arctic cold, As late I found my lukewarm blood Chilled wading in the snow-choked wood. How should I fight? my foeman fine Has million…Trending
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