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culture

(Encyclopedia) culture, in anthropology, the integrated system of socially acquired values, beliefs, and rules of conduct which delimit the range of accepted behaviors in any given society. Cultural…

linguistics

(Encyclopedia) linguistics, scientific study of language, covering the structure (morphology and syntax; see grammar), sounds (phonology), and meaning (semantics), as well as the history of the…

Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

(Encyclopedia) Austro-Hungarian Monarchy or Dual Monarchy, the Hapsburg empire from 1867 until its fall in 1918. The internal weakness of the empire became immediately obvious. Czech regiments…

illumination, in art

(Encyclopedia) illumination, in art, decoration of manuscripts and books with colored, gilded pictures, often referred to as miniatures (see miniature painting); historiated and decorated initials;…

1900 Men's Olympic Fencing Medalists

Event   Individual Foil Emile Coste, FRA   Henri Masson, FRA   Jacques Boulenger, FRA Foil for Fencing Masters Lucien Mérignac   Alphonse Kirchhoffer, FRA   Jean-…

1900 Olympics Mens Archery

Event   Other Au cordon doré (50m) Henri Herouin, FRA 31   Hubert van Innis, BEL 29   Emile Fisseux, FRA 28 Au chapelet (50m) Eugène Mougin, FRA     Henri…

Other Worldwide Champions

1997 UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) Elite ResultsMenMediterranean Tour (FRA)Emmanuel Magnien, FRARuta del Sol (SPA)Erik Zable, GERTour of Valencia (SPA)Juan Carlos Dominguez, SPAHet…

1900 Olympics Shooting Medalists

Event   Other Rapid-Fire Pistol Maurice Larrouy, FRA 58   Léon Moreaux, FRA 57   Eugène Balme, FRA 57 Free Pistol (50 m) Karl Röderer, SWI 503   Achille…

Other Worldwide Champions

2000 Major UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) Road Results. Note that in some instances, the date shown below is the final day of that particular race.MenRaceWinnerJan. 23: Tour Down Under…