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Biographies: Notable Philosophers

Notable Philosophers René Descartes See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Philosophy Major Religions of the World Biographies by…

Joe DiMaggio Biography

Joe DiMaggioAge: 84 one of the greatest players to ever step into cleats and play the game of baseball, DiMaggio reigned as the graceful king of New York Yankees baseball for more than 60…

Art Page

Cite Find an art glossary, definitions of several art movements, biographies of notable artists and photographers, museum info, and more.   Great Museums Quiz Glossary of Art Movements…

Ethnicity and Race by Country

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesHow many races are there in the world? And how many ethnic groups? Do you know the difference? If you’re confused, you’re not alone. So, how are race and ethnicity…

A Millennium Miscellany

by Borgna Brunner The Just-in-Time-for-the-Millennium Department In Dec. 1999, Pope John Paul II publicly apologized for the Catholic Church's execution of Czech reform leader Jan Hus, who was…

Torino Preview

What to expect at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games by Gerry Brown Also Read: Winter Olympics 2006: Daily Highlights Related Links 2006 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the…

The Divine Comedy: Postscript

Six Sonnets on Dante's Divine...Postscript 'Ich habe unter meinen Papieren ein Blatt gefunden, wo ich die Baukunst eine erstarrte Musik nenne.' Johann Wolfgang Goethe, 1829…

William Shakespeare: Cymbeline, Act V

Act VScene IBritain. The Roman campEnter Posthumus, with a bloody handkerchiefPosthumus LeonatusYea, bloody cloth, I'll keep thee, for I wish'd Thou shouldst be colour'd thus. You married…