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Books & Plays

Johannes Gutenberg's printing press revolutionized the production of books in the West. Entering the modern age, books supplanted many oral traditions as they became cheap to produce. Better access…

Juvenile

Juvenile Distances: one mile (1984-85, 87); 11/16 miles (1986 and since 1988).Year Winner (Margin)Time Jockey Trainer 2nd place 3rd place1984 Chief's Crown (3/4)1:361/5 Don MacBeth Roger…

Brewer's: Nine

Nine, five, and three are mystical numbers- the diapason, diapente, and diatrion of the Greeks. Nine consists of a trinity of trinities. According to the Pythagorean numbers, man is a full…

William Shakespeare

His life, plays, and poetry   William Shakespeare   All About Shakespeare William Shakespeare (Encyclopedia) About His Life About the Plays About the Poetry Critical Opinion…

Positively Last Appearance

Positively Last Appearance“Upon my word, I feel as if I lived in a powder-magazine, and don't know which barrel will explode next, and send me flying,” said Mrs Jo to herself next day, as she…

Performing Arts Timeline

534 B.C.Thespis wins the first public contest for tragic poets in Greece, and the term thespian derives from his name. He also introduces masks, which become a staple of Greek and Roman…

Playing Pilgrims

Playing Pilgrims"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug."It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress."I don't think it's…

Horse Racing Summary: Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs; 3-year-olds; 11/4 mi The following table lists names of the winning horses and jockeys at the Kentucky Derby from 1875 to the present. In 2009, Calvin…

Josie Plays Mermaid

Josie Plays MermaidWhile the young Bhaers were having serious experiences at home, Josie was enjoying herself immensely at Rocky Nook; for the Laurences knew how to make summer idleness both…