(Encyclopedia) Fabian Society, British socialist society. An outgrowth of the Fellowship of the New Life (founded 1883 under the influence of Thomas Davidson), the society was developed the following…
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Israel…
potterBorn: c. 1860Birthplace: Hano, First Mesa, Ariz. Nampeyo was known internationally as a premier potter. She based her work on techniques used by Hopi and Tewa artisans. She learned pottery…
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) compiled a list of the most popular novels in England. The kidsâ titles ranged from classics to Harry Potter, from Dickens to Dahl. Check…
WHAT MAKES A GOOD WRITER? DO WRITERS GO OUT OF STYLE? IS WRITING FOR CHILDREN DIFFERENT? WHAT IS A NARRATOR? WHY DO SOME WRITERS BECOME FAMOUS? FIND OUT MOREWriters express themselves in words.…
(Encyclopedia) Rosenberg Case, in U.S. history, a lengthy and controversial espionage case. In 1950, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Julius Rosenberg (1918–53), an electrical engineer…
2010 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nominees The 2010 Academy Awards were presented on February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar…
(Encyclopedia) Amarillo Amarillo ămərĭlˈō, –ˈə [key], city (2020 pop. 200,393), seat of Potter co., N Tex.; inc. 1899. The commercial and industrial center of the Texas…
