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(Encyclopedia) window, in architecture, the casement or sash, fitted with glass, which closes an opening in the wall of a structure without excluding light and air. It may have a square, round, or…

Wren, Sir Christopher

(Encyclopedia) Wren, Sir Christopher, 1632–1723, English architect. A mathematical prodigy, he studied at Oxford. He was professor of astronomy at Gresham College, London, from 1657 to 1661, when he…

Winter Olympics 2006: Torino Preview

What to expect at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games by Gerry Brown Related Links 2006 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient Olympics…

Business Cards: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker

Tracing the origin of your family name, you may be able to find out not only who your ancestors were but also what they were. In 12th-century England, when family names began to be used, people…