A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross Related Links Easter FeaturesEaster Around the WorldEncyclopedia: EasterEncyclopedia: Jesus Christ…
(Encyclopedia) Krautheimer, RichardKrautheimer, Richardkroutˈhīmər [key], 1897–94, American art historian, b. Germany. In 1935, Krautheimer began teaching in American universities, becoming professor…
Doing the TwistWeatherThere's No Place Like HomeThunderstormsDoing the TwistThe ChaseStaying Safe in a Storm Thunderstorms have a way of going to extremes. If the atmosphere is very unstable and…
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religious historianBorn: 2/13/1943Birthplace: Palo Alto, California Elaine Pagels is a scholar who has achieved popular as well as academic success. Most of her publications have focused on early…
(Encyclopedia) Strauss, Franz JosefStrauss, Franz Joseffräns yōˈzĕf [key]Strauss, Franz Josef shtrous [key], 1915–88, West German political figure, leader of the Christian Social Union. He became…
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Pagan festivals, Christian saints, Chaucer's love birds, and the Greeting Card Association of America by Borgna Brunner Roman Roots The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and…
