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(Encyclopedia) Midwest or Middle West, region of the United States centered on the western Great Lakes and the upper-middle Mississippi valley. It is a somewhat imprecise term that has been applied…Macpherson, James
(Encyclopedia) Macpherson, James, 1736–96, Scottish author. Educated at Aberdeen and Edinburgh, he spent his early years as a schoolmaster. In later life he held a colonial secretaryship in West…Ssu-ma Ch'ien
(Encyclopedia) Ssu-ma Ch'ienSsu-ma Ch'iens&oobreve;ˈmä chyĕn [key], 145?–90? b.c., Chinese historian; sometimes called the Father of Chinese History. He succeeded his father, Ssu-ma T'an, as…Treitschke, Heinrich von
(Encyclopedia) Treitschke, Heinrich vonTreitschke, Heinrich vonhīnˈrĭkh fən trīchˈkə [key], 1834–96, German historian. A fervid partisan of Prussia, he left Baden at the outbreak of the Austro-…History: Relay, Summer Games
by Mark Hughes Related Links History: Flame and Torch Symbolism of Fire Themes of the Olympic Torch Relay…History: Relay, Winter Games
by Mark Hughes The Winter Olympic Torch Relay began in 1964. Related Links History: Flame and Torch Symbolism of Fire…Lights! Camera! Learning! - History
History lesson: Real history on film George C. Scott as Old Blood and Guts Patton This unforgettable biopic explores the hot-headed military genius General George Patton, played by George C…Election Ballots: Types and History
Paper, lever machines, butterfly, and more by David Johnson Types of Ballots Paper BallotsMechanical Lever MachinesPunch CardsMarksense (…Confederate Flag Controversy History
by Borgna Brunner The "Southern Cross"The Confederate battle flag, called the "Southern Cross" or the cross of St. Andrew, has been described variously as a proud emblem of…Weep Show: The History of Histrionics
The History of Histrionics Chick flick, soaper, melodrama, woman's film. Whatever you want to call it, the weepy is easy to spot. A genre all its own, it shamelessly appeals to our tear ducts…Trending
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