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Alabama, indigenous people of North America
(Encyclopedia) AlabamaAlabamaăləbămˈə [key], indigenous people of North America whose language belongs to the Muskogean branch of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock (see Native American languages).…Aizawl
(Encyclopedia) Aizawl Aizawl īzoulˈ [key] or Aijal Aijal ījälˈ [key], city, capital of the state of Mizoram, NE India. Situated on a ridge in the Mizo…shepherd's-purse
(Encyclopedia) shepherd's-purse, annual herb (Capsella bursa-pastoris) of the family Cruciferae (or Brassicaceae; mustard family), indigenous to Europe but now a nearly cosmopolitan weed in temperate…Álvarez, Juan
(Encyclopedia) Álvarez, JuanÁlvarez, Juanhwän älˈvärās [key], 1780–1867, Mexican general of indigenous descent, president of Mexico (1855). He distinguished himself in battle under Morelos y Pavón…Aleijadinho
(Encyclopedia) AleijadinhoAleijadinhoälāzhädēˈnyō [key] [Port.,=little cripple], 1730–1814, Brazilian sculptor. His real name was Antônio Francisco Lisboa. Although he was maimed in hands and feet,…Mendoza, Antonio de
(Encyclopedia) Mendoza, Antonio deMendoza, Antonio deäntōˈnyō dā māndōˈthä [key], 1490?–1552, Spanish administrator, first viceroy of New Spain (1535–50) and viceroy of Peru (1551–52). Of noble…sunfish
(Encyclopedia) sunfish, common name for members of the family Centrachidae, comprising numerous species of spiny-finned, freshwater fishes with deep, laterally flattened bodies found in temperate…Native American Heritage Month: History & Biographies
Featured Biography Will Rogers Actor and humorist Notable American Indians Elias Boudinot Geronimo Little Turtle Miantonomo Pocahontas Will Rogers…Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States. Learn about the history of the observance, read biographies of famous Native Americans, try our quizzes, find stats…Native American Heritage Month: Culture & Contemporary Issues
American Indian Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States. Learn the etymology of many English words that have American Indian origins, find a list of the best American Indian…Trending
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