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Mars, in Roman religion and mythology

(Encyclopedia) Mars, in Roman religion and mythology, god of war. In early Roman times he was a god of agriculture, but in later religion (when he was identified with the Greek Ares) he was primarily…

Ernst, Richard Robert

(Encyclopedia) Ernst, Richard Robert 1933–2021, Swiss chemist, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich; B.S., 1956, Ph.D., 1962). He…

Eichendorff, Joseph, Freiherr von

(Encyclopedia) Eichendorff, Joseph, Freiherr vonEichendorff, Joseph, Freiherr vonyōˈzĕf frīˈhĕr fən īˈkhəndôrf [key], 1788–1857, German poet, a leader of the late romantics. He studied law,…

Ulfilas

(Encyclopedia) UlfilasUlfilasŭlˈfĭləs [key] or WulfilaUlfilasw&oobreve;lˈfĭlə [key] [Gothic,=little wolf], c.311–383, Gothic bishop, translator of the Bible into Gothic. He was converted to…

South TRIMBLE, Congress, KY (1864-1946)

TRIMBLE, South, a Representative from Kentucky; born near Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky., April 13, 1864; attended the public schools of Frankfort and Excelsior Institute; engaged in…

Samuel A. SMITH, Congress, PA (1795-1861)

SMITH, Samuel A., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Harrow, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pa., in 1795; attended the common schools; commissioned justice of the peace for the…

Claire Danes

actressBorn: 4/12/1979Birthplace: New York City Talented actress who made the leap to movies from her Golden Globe-winning role in the short-lived but well regarded television series, My So-Called…

New Moon: Movie Review

Director Chris Weitz turns up the heat in the second Twilight film by Catherine McNiff Related Links New Moon TriviaNew Moon QuizTwilight PollTwilight HangmanTwilight Page Here…

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

twin child stars Born: 6/13/1986Birthplace: Sherman Oaks, California Ashley and Mary-Kate became wildly popular in the TV series Full House (1987–95), in which they alternated playing the role of…