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Winter Olympics Memorable Moments

The legends and foibles of the Winter Olympics   Alpine and Nordic Skiing An Avalanche Named Killy A controversial sweep in alpine skiing Franz Klammer The man who…

The 1998 Emmy Awards

50th Emmy Awards: Drama Acting Nominees prev | lead roles | supporting roles | guest stars | next Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Andre BraugherHomicide: Life on the Street David…

2018 Winter Olympics: Alpine Skiing

Winter 2018 sees a new event and a new slope Source: AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Alpine Skiing Through the Years Encyclopedia…

Ellsworth, Lincoln

(Encyclopedia) Ellsworth, Lincoln, 1880–1951, American explorer, b. Chicago, Ill. He was a surveyor and engineer in railroad building and later a prospector and mining engineer in NW Canada. He…

Neurath, Constantin, Baron von

(Encyclopedia) Neurath, Constantin, Baron vonNeurath, Constantin, Baron vonkônˈstäntēn bärônˈ fən noiˈrätˌ [key], 1873–1956, German diplomat. After holding numerous diplomatic posts, he was (1932–38…

Benjamin, Walter

(Encyclopedia) Benjamin, Walter, 1892–1940, German essayist and critic. He is known for his synthesis of eccentric Marxist theory and Jewish messianism. In particular, his essays on Charles…

Tieck, Ludwig

(Encyclopedia) Tieck, LudwigTieck, Ludwigl&oobreve;tˈvĭtkh tēk [key], 1773–1853, German writer. In his youth he led the transition from Sturm und Drang to romanticism, writing with W. H.…

Paderewski, Ignace Jan

(Encyclopedia) Paderewski, Ignace JanPaderewski, Ignace Janpădˌərĕfˈskē, Pol. ēnyäsˈ yän pädĕrĕfˈskē [key], 1860–1941, Polish pianist, composer, and statesman; studied at the Warsaw Conservatory and…

West, Benjamin

(Encyclopedia) West, Benjamin, 1738–1820, American historical painter who worked in England. He was born in Springfield, Pa., in a house that is now a memorial museum at Swarthmore College. After…