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Florence Wilkinson: The Heart's Country

The Heart's CountryFlorence WilkinsonHill people turn to their hills; Sea-folk are sick for the sea: Thou art my land and my country, And my heart calls out for thee.The bird beats his…

Christina Rossetti: Mother Country

Mother CountryMarch 1868.Oh what is that country And where can it be, Not mine own country, But dearer far to me? Yet mine own country, If I one day may see Its spices and cedars, Its…

Country Music Hall of Fame

Find out who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, from its foundation in 1961 to the present day.1961 Jimmie Rodgers Fred Rose Hank Williams 1962 Roy Acuff 1963 No…

Profiles of Middle Eastern Countries

Read about other countries involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Biographies Key Palestinian Figures Mahmoud AbbasYasir ArafatSala FayyadIsmail HaniyaSheik Ahmed…

Countries with the Most Smokers, 2012

According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death and continues to be a serious problem around the world. In Turkey, almost 40% of male deaths can be…

Greatest Oil Reserves by Country

Venezuela has replaced Saudi Arabia as the country with the largest oil reserves. Here's a look at the world's top 10 countries holding the most oil. Rank…

Summer Sports: Cross-country

IAAF World Championships The 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships held at Belfast, Ireland (Mar. 21-22)MEN12 km1. Paul Tergat, Kenya 38:28(7.46 mi)2. Patrick Ivuti, Kenya 38:32 3.…

Brewer's: Father of his Country

Cicero was so entitled by the Roman senate. They offered the same title to Marius, but he refused to accept it. Several of the Cæsars were so called—Julius, after quelling the insurrection…