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embroidery

(Encyclopedia) embroidery, ornamental needlework applied to all varieties of fabrics and worked with many sorts of thread—linen, cotton, wool, silk, gold, and even hair. Decorative objects, such as…

Some Reactions to Federalist Arguments

Some Reactions to Federalist Argumentsby This was an essay by "BRUTUS JUNIOR" which appeared in The New-York Journal on November 8, 1787. Two articles by "A COUNTRYMAN" were written by DeWitt…

Declaration of Rights and Grievances

Declaration of Rights and Grievances14 October 1774Abstract When the First Continental Congress met in September and October 1774, the delegates made several major decisions. Among those was…

Saramago, José

(Encyclopedia) Saramago, JoséSaramago, Josézh&oomacr;zĕˈ särˌämäˈg&oomacr; [key], 1922–2010, Portuguese novelist and short-story writer. He became a member of the Communist party in 1969 and…

The Top 10 All-Time Scariest Movies

Editors' picks for the most frightening flicks ever by Beth Rowen Related Links American Film Institute's 100 Most Thrilling MoviesLost Souls Halloween TrickstersReal-life WitchesHalloween…

Asian drama

(Encyclopedia) Asian drama, dramatic works produced in the East. Of the three major Asian dramas—Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese—the oldest is Sanskrit, although the dates of its origin are uncertain.…

Brutus II

Brutus II1 November 1787by BrutusTo the Citizens of the State of New-York.I flatter myself that my last address established this position, that to reduce the Thirteen States into one…

Brutus III

Brutus III15 November 1787by BrutusSee also Federalist No. 54, The Apportionment of Members Among the StatesTo the Citizens of the State of New-York.In the investigation of the constitution,…

Oliver Ellsworth: Landholder VI

Landholder VIOliver EllsworthMonday, December 10, 1787He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.To the Landholders and Farmers:The publication…

42 Best War Movie Quotes

Top of Page War movies have captivated audiences for generations, and with good reason. They tell stories of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival in the face of unimaginable danger. To…