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Barbizon school

(Encyclopedia) Barbizon schoolBarbizon schoolbärˌbĭzōNˈ, bärˈbĭzŏnˌ [key], an informal school of French landscape painting that flourished c.1830–1870. Its name derives from the village of Barbizon,…

Nestorianism

(Encyclopedia) Nestorianism, Christian heresy that held Jesus to be two distinct persons, closely and inseparably united. In 428, Emperor Theodosius II named an abbot of Antioch, Nestorius (d. 451…

Presidential Portrait Gallery

The Presidential Gallery An illustrated guide to the presidents of the United States [ Go to the First Ladies Gallery or the Presidential Factfile! ] Barack Obama2009–…

South Dakota

Capital: Pierre State abbreviation/Postal code: S.D./SD Governor: Dennis Daugaard, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Matt Michels, R (…

Museums on Display

People have been collecting precious objects since at least the 3rd century B.C. That's when the Museum of Alexandria was open for business. Through the ages, members of royalty, universities and…

Book Trivia

—By Arden Dore Need a few extra-credit points in English class? Impress your teacher with your knowledge of book trivia. The first public library in America was opened in Charleston, South…

Ten Most Wanted List FAQ

The Ten Most Wanted FAQ by David Johnson 1. Have any women ever appeared on the list? Answer: Yes. Eight women have appeared on the list, starting 1968, with Ruth Eisemann-Schier. She was charged…

Notable Philanthropists

Andrew Carnegie See also Activists and Reformers People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Charitable Contributions by Type of Recipient Organization…

Selected Astronauts and Aviators

Amelia Earhardt See also Amelia Earhart's Legacy Remembered Notable Women Adventurers Profiles of the Columbia Astronauts People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Absolute…