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Cro-Magnon man
(Encyclopedia) Cro-Magnon manCro-Magnon mankrō-măgˈnən, –mănˈyən [key], an early Homo sapiens (the species to which modern humans belong) that lived about 40,000 years ago. Skeletal remains and…Merovingian art and architecture
(Encyclopedia) Merovingian art and architectureMerovingian art and architecturemĕrˌəvĭnˈjēən [key]. This period is named for Merovech, the founder of the first Germanic-Frankish dynasty (c.a.d. 500–a…Elbe
(Encyclopedia) ElbeElbeĕlˈbə [key], Czech Labe, a major river of central Europe, c.725 mi (1,170 km) long, rising in the Krknoše Mts., NW Czech Republic, and traversing NW Czech Republic in a wide…Hungary Map Quiz
Hungary is a unique and beautiful country located in Central Europe. It is home to a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. How much do you know about Hungary's map? Take this quiz…Lyme disease
(Encyclopedia) Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis, a nonfatal bacterial infection that causes symptoms ranging from fever and headache to a painful swelling of the joints. The first American case of…Charles University
(Encyclopedia) Charles University, at Prague, Czech Republic; also called Univ. of Prague. The oldest and one of the most important universities of central Europe, it was founded in 1348 by Holy…Erzsebet Bathory
A member of the Transylvanian royal family, Erzsebet (or Elizabeth) Bathory was known as the "Countess of Blood" and ultimately imprisoned in her own castle for murdering more than 600 women.…Counter-Clockwise Racing
The Question: Why is it whenever we watch horse racing, whether thoroughbreds or harness racing or even car racing, why is it that all racing goes counterclockwise…Eric Shinseki Biography
Eric Shinseki U.S. Army general Shinseki graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1965 with a bachelor's…Western European Union
(Encyclopedia) Western European Union (WEU), European security and defense organization. It was set up in Brussels in 1955 as a defensive, economic, social, and cultural organization, consisting of…Trending
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