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April Fools' Day: Origin and History
The uncertain origins of a foolish day Related Links History of the Gregorian calendar Calendar and Holidays Equinox France History of the New Year April Fools' Day,…rue
(Encyclopedia) rue, common name for various members of the family Rutaceae, a large group of plants distributed throughout temperate and tropical regions and most abundant in S Africa and Australia.…coronation
(Encyclopedia) coronation, ceremony of crowning and anointing a sovereign on his or her accession to the throne. Although a public ceremony inaugurating a new king or chief had long existed, a new…beer, alcoholic beverage
(Encyclopedia) beer, alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting cereals, especially malted barley, usually with the addition of hops as a flavoring agent and stabilizer. One of the oldest of…Eclipse Lit
by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Eclipses have played an important part in literature from the early Chinese poets to Milton and Twain. Related Links Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2003Quiz: Eclipse…St. Andrew's Day
In 2008, St. Andrew's Day occurs on Monday 1 December by Liz Olson The National Flag of Scotland, inspired by the cross on which Saint Andrew was crucified Related Links St. Andrew…communistic settlements
(Encyclopedia) communistic settlements, communities practicing common ownership of goods. Communistic settlements were known in ancient and medieval times, but the flowering of such groups occurred…Duke: Royal Titles and Noble Ranks
Top of Page Royal titles and noble ranks have long been an essential part of the monarchy, and the English royal family in particular — and the role of a duke is no different. The British peerage…Is Vatican City a Country?
Is the Holy See a proper nation? The Vatican City is a microstate located within but independent from the City of Rome in Italy. While Vatican City is tiny, it is treated as a sovereign nation in…New Orleans Slideshow
by Liz Olson photos by Carol M. Highsmith Influenced by French colonization, jazz culture, and Cajun cuisine, New Orleans is a unique U.S. city bursting with rhythm and…Trending
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