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Celebrating Samhain: Meaning & Traditions

Top of Page Samhain, pronounced “sah-win”, is also known as the Witches’ New Year. It is a significant festival at summer’s end, celebrated by people around the world. The origins of Halloween, a…

The Coronation of King Charles III

Top of Page Every coronation marks the beginning of a new era for any country, and the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 is no exception. Changes in England and Buckingham Palace have been…

Krampus: The Christmas Devil

Top of Page In the realm of holiday folklore, few figures are as intriguing and fearsome as Krampus, the Christmas devil. With his long horns, cloven hooves, and menacing appearance, Krampus is a…

Biographies: Deaths of 2008

Deaths of 2008 See also 2007 Deaths 2006 Deaths 2005 Deaths 2004 Deaths 2003 Deaths 2002 Deaths 2001 Deaths 2000…

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Franz Xaver GabelsbergerJames GadsdenLyman Judson GageJames GalanosJohn Kenneth GalbraithFerdinando GalianiAlbert GallatinGeorge Horace GallupIsabella Stewart GardnerThomas Andrew GareyRobert…

November Current Events 2023: Disaster News

Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…

June Current Events 2023: Disaster News

Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…

Local Government | Civics: Links to History

Links to History: Local Government 1000 source: Gianni Dagli Orti, Corbis/Bettmann1066 Normans conquer England and change name of shires (local administrative divisions) to…

Spain Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

The Infoplease map of Spain provides a glimpse into the country’s geography, climate, history, and attractions. Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in Western Europe and shares borders with…