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The Koran/Introduction
IntroductionRev. G. Margoliouth, M.A. THE Koran admittedly occupies an important position among the great religious books of the world. Though the youngest of the epoch-making works belonging…Sudan Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Sudan is a country located in Northeastern Africa, bordered by South Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and the Red Sea. The capital city is Khartoum, situated at…Saudi Arabia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, nestled in the heart of the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula, is a country rich in history and culture. Bordered by Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab…Lebanon Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia and is part of the Middle East. It is a primarily Arab nation that is steeped in history, divided into eight…Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Latin was the language spoken by the ancient Romans. As the Romans conquered most of Europe, the Latin language spread throughout the region. Over time, the Latin spoken in different areas…Glossary of Poetry Terms
Iamb, enjambment, senryu, and more by Ann-Marie Imbornoni A-B | C-D | E-H | I-M | N-R | S-VAccent The prominence or emphasis given to a syllable or word. In the word poetry, the accent (or…Laos Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note LaosA small boat crosses the Mekong River, Laos, February 9, 2001. [© AP Images] PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME:Lao People's Democratic RepublicGeography Area:…Some Ancient Civilizations
Name Approximate dates Location Major cities Akkadian 2350–2230 B.C. Mesopotamia, parts ofSyria, Asia Minor,Iran Akkad, Ur, Erich Assyrian 1800–889 B.C. Mesopotamia,…Those Quotable Irish
John Millington Synge, W.B. Yeats, and others Compiled by David Johnson, Ann Marie Imbornoni, and Borgna Brunner The Irish have always been recognized as having the gift of gab, so…Timeline: Russian Culture, Part I
Part I: Rise of Russia 888 1036 1300 1411 1505 1655 Next: Peter's Revolution 888-889 Monks Cyril and Methodius develop written Slavic…Trending
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