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Procopius

(Encyclopedia) ProcopiusProcopiusprōkōˈpēəs [key], d. 565?, Byzantine historian, b. Caesarea in Palestine. He accompanied Belisarius on his campaigns as his secretary, and later he commanded the…

2006 Notable Books for Children

These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…

Simpsons Celebrity Appearances

A look at Simpsons cameos by Chris Warner Related Links The SimpsonsThe Simpsons Quiz for BeginnersThe Simpsons Quiz for ExpertsThe Simpsons HangmanThe Simpsons BiographyMatt Groening…

Tim Hetherington Biography

photographer, filmmakerBorn: 12/05/1970Birthplace: Liverpool, EnglandDied: 4/20/2011 (Misurata, Libya) Tim Hetherington, a photographer and filmmaker, was killed while…

Judah Philip BENJAMIN, Congress, LA (1811-1884)

Senate Years of Service: 1853-1855; 1855-1857; 1857-1861Party: Whig; Opposition; DemocratBENJAMIN, Judah Philip, a Senator from Louisiana; born on the Island of St. Croix, Danish West Indies (…

Robert Francis KENNEDY, Congress, NY (1925-1968)

Senate Years of Service: 1965-1968Party: DemocratKENNEDY, Robert Francis, (brother of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Edward Moore Kennedy, grandson of John Francis Fitzgerald, uncle of Patrick J…

U2

rock group Grammy Award-winning Irish rock group known for its political songs, anthemic guitars, and big, high-tech concerts. The group's political themes are often a lightning rod of controversy…

Entertainment Bios — O

OasisKate O'Beirne Merle OberonPatrick O'BrianConan O'BrienCarroll O'ConnorChris O'DonnellRosie O'DonnellSandra OhMaureen O'HaraGary OldmanLena OlinSir Laurence OlivierEdward James OlmosAshley and…

Stanley Cup 1998 | Defense

Spotlight on the Stanley Cup: Defense Detroit Not a whole lot of weakness here either. The Wings' exceptional defense, led by Norris Trophy finalist Lidstrom, has given up a paltry 2.00 goals per…

Stanley Cup 1998 | Goaltending

Spotlight on the Stanley Cup: Goaltending Detroit Chris Osgood is and always has been a fantastic NHL goalie. Unfortunately his propensity to let in an occasional long shot has tarnished an…